WTO appoints next Director-General The General Council of the World Trade Organization (WTO) has approved the appointment of Ambassador Roberto Carvalho de Azevêdo of Brazil as the organization’s next Director-General. He will take up his post on 1 September...

Examining the link between international trade and sustainable development to create greener economies and improve livelihoods

Integrating green products and services into international markets to encourage biotrade in developing countries and emerging economies

Appreciating the value of nature’s essential benefits and services before the planet’s boundaries are pushed too far

Using the latest technology to deliver vital agricultural information to rural communities in Uganda, helping farmers to increase their incomes and improve their livelihoods

Enabling the world’s poorest growers to switch to more sustainable ways of increasing food production and agricultural productivity

Realizing the potential of Colombia’s tourism industry with support from the government, the private sector and local communities

Mitigating the impact of climate change that is threatening the livelihoods of tea farmers in Kenya

Striking the right balance to find standards schemes that benefit small producers and link them to global markets

Enabling exporters in developing countries to realize their potential by providing the information they need to research new markets and expand their businesses