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The  16th conference on trade and development (UNCTAD16)  takes place from 20 to 23 October 2025 at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, with the theme " Shaping the future: Driving economic transformation for equitable, inclusive and sustainable development ". Hosted by Switzerland and UNCTAD, the conference convenes Heads of State and Government, Ministers of Trade and Economy, Nobel Laureates, leaders of international organizations, representatives of civil society and renowned experts to engage in high-level dialogue on global trends and policy perspectives on trade, investment, development and the digital economy. Related Sites and Documents:  Closing Plenary and Closing Ceremony . Watch UNCTAD16 - Closing Plenary and Closing Ceremony! Conferences

Global Services Forum 2025 & 5th UNCTAD Youth Forum (Final session). The  16th conference on trade and development (UNCTAD16)  takes place from 20 to 23 October 2025 at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, with the theme " Shaping the future: Driving economic transformation for equitable, inclusive and sustainable development ". Hosted by Switzerland and UNCTAD, the conference convenes Heads of State and Government, Ministers of Trade and Economy, Nobel Laureates, leaders of international organizations, representatives of civil society and renowned experts to engage in high-level dialogue on global trends and policy perspectives on trade, investment, development and the digital economy. Related Documents:  Global Services Forum 2025  &  5th UNCTAD Youth Forum (Final session) Watch the UNCTAD16 - Global Services Forum 2025 & 5th UNCTAD Youth Forum! Conferences

The General Debate of the 16th session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD16) is the opportunity for member States to express their views on the substantive issues of the Conference through formal statements. All statements will be made available to download as PDF and video recordings. The  16th conference on trade and development (UNCTAD16)  takes place from 20 to 23 October 2025 at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, with the theme " Shaping the future: Driving economic transformation for equitable, inclusive and sustainable development ". Hosted by Switzerland and UNCTAD, the conference convenes Heads of State and Government, Ministers of Trade and Economy, Nobel Laureates, leaders of international organizations, representatives of civil society and renowned experts to engage in high-level dialogue on global trends and policy perspectives on trade, investment, development and the digital economy . Related Sites and Documents:  Learn More...

The 16th session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD16) takes place from 20 to 23 October 2025 at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, with the theme "Shaping the future: Driving economic transformation for equitable, inclusive and sustainable development". Hosted by Switzerland and UNCTAD, the conference convenes Heads of State and Government, Ministers of Trade and Economy, Nobel Laureates, leaders of international organizations, representatives of civil society and renowned experts to engage in high-level dialogue on global trends and policy perspectives on trade, investment, development and the digital economy. Related Documents:  16th conference on trade and development (UNCTAD16) Watch the UNCTAD16 - Media Stakeout! Media Stakeouts

UNCTAD16 Parallel event: Changemakers for sustainable trade - advancing circular and biodiversity-based economies. Can we trade and build prosperity without eroding the very ecosystems that sustain life? Across developing countries, local producers, circular economy entrepreneurs and biodiversity-based businesses are at the forefront of building a sustainable trade future. Their practices show that trade and environmental stewardship can be mutually reinforcing, generating jobs, incomes and climate-resilient growth while protecting natural ecosystems. However, they often operate in fragmented markets, face high barriers to scaling up and are largely left out of global trade and policy discussions. Discussions at this event will spotlight the important but often overlooked contributions of local changemakers in developing countries. The economic and environmental importance of biodiversity and circular business models will be explored, and the systemic challenges these actors face in ...

The General Debate of the  16th conference on trade and development (UNCTAD16)  is the opportunity for member States to express their views on the substantive issues of the Conference through formal statements.All statements will be made available to download as PDF and video recordings. Hosted by Switzerland and UNCTAD, the conference convenes Heads of State and Government, Ministers of Trade and Economy, Nobel Laureates, leaders of international organizations, representatives of civil society and renowned experts to engage in high-level dialogue on global trends and policy perspectives on trade, investment, development and the digital economy. Related Sites and Documents:  Learn More: Watch the UNCTAD16 - General Debate (22 October PM)! Conferences

   The General Debate of the  16th conference on trade and development (UNCTAD16)  is the opportunity for member States to express their views on the substantive issues of the Conference through formal statements. All statements will be made available to download as PDF and video recordings. The 16th session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD16) takes place from 20 to 23 October 2025 at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, with the theme "Shaping the future: Driving economic transformation for equitable, inclusive and sustainable development". Hosted by Switzerland and UNCTAD, the conference convenes Heads of State and Government, Ministers of Trade and Economy, Nobel Laureates, leaders of international organizations, representatives of civil society and renowned experts to engage in high-level dialogue on global trends and policy perspectives on trade, investment, development and the digital economy. Related Sites and Documents:  Lea...

     Daily Media Briefing. The 16th session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD16) takes place from 20 to 23 October 2025 at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, with the theme "Shaping the future: Driving economic transformation for equitable, inclusive and sustainable development". Hosted by Switzerland and UNCTAD, the conference convenes Heads of State and Government, Ministers of Trade and Economy, Nobel Laureates, leaders of international organizations, representatives of civil society and renowned experts to engage in high-level dialogue on global trends and policy perspectives on trade, investment, development and the digital economy. Related Documents:  16th conference on trade and development (UNCTAD16) Watch UNCTAD16 - Media Stakeout! Media Stakeouts

The UNCTAD Press conference ahead of the 16th Conference on Trade and Development - UNCTAD-16 Ms. Rebeca Grynspan, Secretary-General of UN trade and development, will hold a press conference ahead of the 16th session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD16) that will take place from 20 to 23 October 2025 at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. The theme of UNCTAD-16 is "Shaping the future: Driving economic transformation for equitable, inclusive and sustainable development". Hosted by Switzerland and UNCTAD, the conference will convene Heads of State and Government, Ministers of Trade and Economy, Nobel Laureates, leaders of international organizations, representatives of civil society and renowned experts to engage in high-level dialogue on global trends and policy perspectives on trade, investment, development and the digital economy. Held every four years, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development is the most important intergovernme...