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41st UN/CEFACT Forum: Workshop on Emerging developments and opportunities in Green Trade Facilitation

03 October 2023 13:00 - 16:00
ESCAP Bangkok Thailand

Introduction

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.

Agenda

14:00 – 14:10

Opening remarks

  • Mr. Jong Woo Kang, Director of Regional Cooperation and Integration Division, ADB
  • Mr. Yann Duval, Chief of Trade Policy and Facilitation Section, ESCAP

14:10 – 15:10

Session 1: Fostering Green Trade Facilitation – Overview

Moderator: Mr. Jong Woo Kang, Director of Regional Cooperation and Integration Division, ADB

Presentations:

  • Climate-smart trade facilitation
    Mr. Alexey Kravchenko, Economic Affairs Officer, ESCAP & Ms. Celine Bacrot, Economic Affairs Officer, UNCTAD
  • ESG, digitalization, and trade finance
    Mr. Kijin Kim, Senior Economist, ADB
  • The Green Customs Initiative
    Ms. Valentina Ferraro, Technical Attaché, WCO*

15:10 – 15:25

Break

15:25 – 16:25

Session 2: Digitalization for Sustainable and Green Trade

Moderator: Mr. Yann Duval, Chief of Trade Policy and Facilitation Section, ESCAP

Presentations:

  • From paper to bytes: digital innovations for sustainable trade
    Mr. Pierre Bonthonneau, Senior Trade Facilitation Adviser, ITC
  • Digital traceability in supply chain management
    Ms. Hanane Becha, Vice Chair, UN/CEFACT
  • TradeTrust
    Mr. Sin Yong Loh, Director, Infocomm Media Development Authority Singapore

Discussant(s)

Presentations - Session 2

51763 _ Trade Digitalisation: Trade - Trust Transform the way you trade _ 383981 _ English _ 773 _ 395383 _ pdf
51763 _ From paper to bytes - Digital innovations for sustainable trade _ 383982 _ English _ 773 _ 395384 _ pdf

Presentations - Session 3

51764 _ Integrated Approach to Trade and Transportation Facilitation _ 383983 _ English _ 773 _ 395389 _ pdf

Presentations - Session 4

51772 _ Framework for Circular Economy for the ASEAN Economic Community _ 383986 _ English _ 773 _ 395395 _ pdf
51772 _ Securing Reverse Supply Chain for a Circular Economy _ 383987 _ English _ 773 _ 395397 _ pdf