Development: Symposium

Natural Disasters and Trade Symposium

ROOM D, Geneva, WTO Headquarters
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Summary report

Background

Many Governments across the world are facing an increasing burden of economic losses and dislocation caused by natural disasters. Within an interlinked global economy, local events quickly become regional and global shocks. Ensuring that economic systems are robust enough to withstand hazards and risks, both predictable and unforeseen, will help better deliver the 2030 Agenda and support implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction.

The aim of the Fourth Symposium on Natural Disasters and Trade is twofold:

Programme

Audio

10:00 - 11:00

Session 1: Taking resilience forward - engaging the trade community in disaster risk reduction

Welcome remarks

  • Shishir Priyadarshi, Director, Development Division, WTO

Presentation of research:

  • Michael Roberts, Head, Aid for Trade Unit, Development Division, WTO
    Presentation
  • Ankai Xu, Research Economist, Economic Research and Statistics Division, WTO
    Presentation
  • Giovanna Adinolfi, Professor of International Law, University of Milan
    Presentation

11:00 - 12:00

Session 2: Comment from discussants

Moderator

  • Michael Roberts, Head, Aid for Trade Unit, Development Division, WTO

Comments and reactions:

  • Vyara Filipova, Technical Attaché, Compliance and Facilitation Directorate, World Customs Organization
    Presentation
  • Pierre Sauvé, Senior Trade Specialist, Macroeconomics, Trade and Investment Global Practice, World Bank Group
    Presentation
  • Irina Zodrow, Head, Partnerships Unit, UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction
    Presentation

12:00 - 13:00

Session 3: Comments from Members

Moderator

  • Shishir Priyadarshi, Director, Development Division, WTO

This segment of the agenda provides an opportunity for Members to offer remarks and to pose questions on the research.

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