1-2 October 2015, Geneva
Programme
Taking the perspective of one year after launching the Trade for Sustainable Development principles (Sustainability, Transparency, Harmonization, UN SDGs), ITC will bring back to the table key partners and practitioners in sustainable trade and discuss progress made, trends and new challenges ahead.Under the theme ‘Building Sustainable Supply Chains’, the annual Trade for Sustainable Development Forum 2015 will feature leaders in international trade who are taking an innovative approach to supply chain management, ensuring that small-scale producers have a voice in the global market. By providing tools that help businesses and organizations understand their own sustainable practices, the Trade for Sustainable Development Programme (T4SD) brings together producers and buyers to improve supply chains. The Forum will feature representatives from multinational corporations, governments, international organizations academia, and NGOs.
This is a two-day ITC event within the context of the WTO Public Forum:
Session 1: Setting the Foundation: The Trade for Sustainable Development PrinciplesSession 2: Spearheading New Initiatives for Sustainable Supply ChainsSession 3: Participatory Session: Innovative Solutions for Sustainable Supply ChainsSession 4: Continual Improvement: Key Policy Aspirations
ITC Sustainability
If you are interested in learning more about Trade for Sustainable Development Forum, please contact us at wozniak[at]intracen.org or walterova[at]intracen.org
Trade for Sustainable Development Principles
T4SD principles