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Honey shows how pollinators link ecology, culture, and global trade

#HoneyTrade #Pollinators #Biodiversity #CulturalHeritage #GlobalFood #EcoCommerce

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November 28, 2025 at 6:28 AM
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Ocean freight unreliable? Air is $5–$6.50/kg. When should SMEs pay? When should they wait? The Survival Kit has the answer. shop.gtpalliance.com/products/a-s...
November 27, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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From AI hives to robotic pollinators, tech is helping bees secure our food future

#SmartHive #AgriTech #PollinatorInnovation #BeeTech #FoodSecurity #SustainableFarming

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November 27, 2025 at 6:08 AM
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Committee reviews new submissions by WTO members and trade trends at WTO Development Week www.wto.org/english/news... @wto.org
Committee reviews new submissions by WTO members and trade trends at WTO Development Week
At meetings on 18 and 21 November, the Committee on Trade and Development (CTD) examined three new submissions by WTO members. The Committee also considered several new WTO Secretariat notes, includin...
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November 27, 2025 at 6:00 AM
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Government Procurement Committee adopts decision to enhance transparency of its work www.wto.org/english/news... @wto.org
Government Procurement Committee adopts decision to enhance transparency of its work
At its final meeting of the year, held on 26 November, the Committee on Government Procurement adopted a decision that will enhance the transparency and accessibility of its work.
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November 27, 2025 at 5:59 AM
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Why Online Sellers, Importers, and Exporters Must Understand Rules of Origin — Even If They’d Rather Not

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November 25, 2025 at 6:38 AM
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Trade in Services for Development Conference: Registration closes on 28 November www.wto.org/english/news... @wto.org
Trade in Services for Development Conference: Registration closes on 28 November
The Trade in Services for Development Conference, co-organized by the WTO Secretariat and the World Bank, will take place on 3-4 December at the WTO headquarters in Geneva. The event is open to trade ...
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November 25, 2025 at 6:24 AM
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Members adopt panel report in frozen fries case, EU appeals ruling in steel duties dispute www.wto.org/english/news... @wto.org
Members adopt panel report in frozen fries case, EU appeals ruling in steel duties dispute
At a meeting of the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) on 24 November, WTO members adopted a compliance panel report in a dispute initiated by the European Union on anti-dumping duties imposed by Colombia ...
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November 25, 2025 at 6:23 AM
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Indigenous knowledge shows us how humans and pollinators can thrive together

#IndigenousWisdom #SustainableFarming #PollinatorProtection #Biodiversity #BeeCulture

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November 24, 2025 at 6:11 AM
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It’s back! The Festival of Inclusive Trade 2026 —“Reclaiming Inclusion through Global Trade” Two weeks. Global voices. One vision for a fairer future.

· Speak

· Submit art

· Partner

March 2026.
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November 24, 2025 at 6:05 AM
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SMEs fuel jobs, innovation & inclusive growth.
From the Mittelstand to local clusters, small firms lead the way.
Join us at the Festival of Inclusive Trade to explore SME-driven solutions.
#SMEs #InclusiveTrade #Innovation

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November 21, 2025 at 6:26 AM
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Investing in pollinators is investing in our future

#PollinatorProtection #SustainableTrade #EcoFarming #BeeFriendly #FoodSecurity #GlobalEconomy

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November 20, 2025 at 5:53 AM
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Media accreditation for 14th Ministerial Conference is now open www.wto.org/english/news... @wto.org
Media accreditation for 14th Ministerial Conference is now open
Members of the media wishing to attend the WTO's 14th Ministerial Conference to be held in Yaoundé, Cameroon, from 26 to 29 March 2026 can now apply for accreditation. The deadline for receiving appli...
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November 20, 2025 at 5:48 AM
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WTO Fish Fund approves USD 2.9m in first grants, gears up for next Call for Proposals www.wto.org/english/news... @wto.org
WTO Fish Fund approves USD 2.9m in first grants, gears up for next Call for Proposals
At its meeting on 18 and 19 November, the WTO Fish Fund Steering Committee approved 26 requests for project grants - totalling USD 2.9 million - to support developing and least-developed country (LDC)...
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November 20, 2025 at 5:47 AM
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SMEs represent around 90% of businesses globally and account for more than half of worldwide employment. In emerging markets, they can contribute up to 40% of GDP, showing that small firms are not peripheral—they are foundational to economic development.

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November 19, 2025 at 5:56 AM
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TRIPS Council explores technology transfer, pandemic preparedness, digital infrastructure www.wto.org/english/news... @wto.org
TRIPS Council explores technology transfer, pandemic preparedness, digital infrastructure
At a meeting of the Council for Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) on 10-11 November, WTO members had active discussions on key aspects of intellectual property (IP), includ...
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November 19, 2025 at 5:45 AM
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Meeting highlights importance of market transparency for stable and predictable food trade www.wto.org/english/news... @wto.org
Meeting highlights importance of market transparency for stable and predictable food trade
The current situation for global agricultural commodity markets and the future outlook were reviewed by participants at a meeting of the AMIS (Agricultural Market Information System) Global Food Marke...
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November 19, 2025 at 5:44 AM
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Homeware SME lost $200/container in LA Switched to Houston port → regained stability Survival isn’t luck — it’s strategy. Learn how: shop.gtpalliance.com/products/a-s...
SME Logistics Survival Kit
Unlock Global Growth with the SME Logistics Survival Kit: Your Ultimate Global Trade Education Package! Are you an SME ready to conquer the complexities of international trade and logistics? The SME L...
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November 18, 2025 at 8:33 AM
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Join the Chile Pacific Foundation on Nov 19 as we explore new opportunities for Chile–Australia collaboration, marking 80 years of diplomatic ties.

📅 Nov 19, 2025 · 1:00 PM (GMT-3)
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: 80 Años de Relaciones entre Chile y Australia: Hitos y Prospectos para una Alianza de Presente y Futuro/ 80 Years of Relations between Chile and Australia: ...
La Fundación Chilena del Pacífico tiene el agrado de invitarle a este webinar, que, en el marco de las ocho décadas de relaciones diplomáticas entre Chile y Australia, explorará la fuerza del potencia...
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November 18, 2025 at 6:11 AM
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Germany contributes EUR 500,000 to strengthen developing economies’ trade capacity www.wto.org/english/news... @wto.org
Germany contributes EUR 500,000 to strengthen developing economies' trade capacity
The Federal Republic of Germany is contributing EUR 500,000 (approximately CHF 480,000) to the WTO's Global Trust Fund to help developing economies and least developed countries (LDCs) enhance their p...
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November 18, 2025 at 6:04 AM
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Trade Policy Review: Nepal www.wto.org/english/trat... @wto.org
Trade Policy Review: Nepal
The Third review of the trade policies and practices of Nepal takes place on 17 and 19 November 2025. The basis for the review is a report by the WTO Secretariat and a report by the Government of Nepa...
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November 18, 2025 at 6:01 AM
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This year’s theme, “Reclaiming Inclusion through Global Trade,” calls on governments, industries, communities, and creatives to take a bold step forward. Because inclusion isn’t just a value—it’s a necessity. #InclusiveTrade #GlobalUnity

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November 17, 2025 at 6:45 AM
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The stakes are high for pollinators—and for all of us

#BeeCollapse #FoodSecurity #ClimateAction #ProtectPollinators #SustainableFarming

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Pollinators are indispensable to both ecosystems and economies, yet they face a growing array of threats. Climate change, habitat loss, pesticides, and diseases—including Colony Collapse Disorder—are taking a toll on bee populations worldwide.
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November 17, 2025 at 6:17 AM
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Argentina’s Economic Challenges: IMF Support, U.S. Currency Swap, and the Global Lessons of Protectionism

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While the IMF program provides medium- to long-term macroeconomic support, Argentina has also received bilateral financial assistance from the United States, separate from the IMF arrangement.
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November 17, 2025 at 6:05 AM
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US–Switzerland Tariff Update
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November 17, 2025 at 5:53 AM