Climate change is a global environmental threat, whose growing consequences are already visible. Both climate change itself and climate policies have consequences for international trade and trade policies. Although the interlinkages between climate change and international trade are complex and multifaceted, a large part of the debate on climate change and trade is still often based on some misconceptions and oversimplifications.

The aim of this webinar series is to inform the debate on the role of trade and trade policies in mitigating greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to climate change. In this webinar, experts will discuss the role of international trade in adapting to the consequences of climate change.

Each speaker will make a 15-20 minute presentation followed by a 15-20 minute Q&A session.

Programme

Moderator

Roberta Piermartini

Chief of Section, WTO

Panellists

Klaus Desmet

Professor, Southern Methodist University

Presentation

Katy Harris

Senior Policy Fellow, Stockholm Environment Institute

Presentation

Q&A session