In today’s global landscape, with the climate crisis continuing to worsen, the need to balance economic growth with environmental stewardship is more crucial than ever. Green – or climate-smart – trade facilitation is playing an increasingly important role as countries strive to transition towards low-carbon and sustainable economies. This workshop will introduce the concept of green trade facilitation, and examine related developments and opportunities, including strategies, initiatives and good practices that enable trade to be more efficient and environmentally friendly, and contribute to climate goals. Following the opening remarks, each thematic session features a moderator and 3-4 speakers with a question & answer segment at the end.

Together with the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) as part of the 41st UN/CEFACT Forum week, this workshop is organized by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) in collaboration with the International Trade Centre (ITC) and Regional Organizations Cooperation Mechanism for Trade Facilitation (ROC-TF) partners.