Africa > WTO sets environmental precedent to raise hopes for climate fight

WTO sets environmental precedent to raise hopes for climate fight

Published 20:42 on June 17, 2022  /  Last updated at 20:42 on June 17, 2022  / Katherine Monahan /  Africa, Americas, Asia Pacific, Australia, Canada, CBAM, China, EMEA, International, Japan, Mexico, Middle East, New Zealand, Other APAC, South & Central, South Korea, Switzerland, US

The World Trade Organization agreed on the first change to global trading rules for years on Friday, with an accord on fishing subsidies that gives a modest signal that nations can come together on global challenges even as climate issues drew scant focus.
The World Trade Organization agreed on the first change to global trading rules for years on Friday, with an accord on fishing subsidies that gives a modest signal that nations can come together on global challenges even as climate issues drew scant focus.


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