Gustavo Barreto
@gustavobarreto.bsky.social
Journalist. https://gustavobarreto.me/
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🇺🇳 UNCTAD is the UN’s leading body on trade and development.
Since 1964, we support 195 member States with analysis, technical assistance & dialogue — helping trade, finance, investment & the digital economy work for inclusive, sustainable development.
▶️ unctad.org
Since 1964, we support 195 member States with analysis, technical assistance & dialogue — helping trade, finance, investment & the digital economy work for inclusive, sustainable development.
▶️ unctad.org
December 27, 2025 at 10:09 PM
🇺🇳 UNCTAD is the UN’s leading body on trade and development.
Since 1964, we support 195 member States with analysis, technical assistance & dialogue — helping trade, finance, investment & the digital economy work for inclusive, sustainable development.
▶️ unctad.org
Since 1964, we support 195 member States with analysis, technical assistance & dialogue — helping trade, finance, investment & the digital economy work for inclusive, sustainable development.
▶️ unctad.org
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Thank you to @reuters.com journalists @catarinademony.bsky.social and Mark Bendeich for this conversation, which addresses the questions I am most often asked.
UN hopeful Grynspan vows to rebuild trust after Trump criticism
One of the candidates to become the U.N.'s first female secretary-general, senior U.N. official Rebeca Grynspan, has pledged to restore trust in the organisation as it faces heavy criticism from U.S. ...
www.reuters.com
December 4, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Thank you to @reuters.com journalists @catarinademony.bsky.social and Mark Bendeich for this conversation, which addresses the questions I am most often asked.
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Launched @unctad.bsky.social’s 2025 Trade and Development Report, which shows that global trade looks resilient – yet a volatile, highly concentrated financial system keeps much of the global South on the margins.
▶️ unctad.org/tdr2025
▶️ unctad.org/tdr2025
December 4, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Launched @unctad.bsky.social’s 2025 Trade and Development Report, which shows that global trade looks resilient – yet a volatile, highly concentrated financial system keeps much of the global South on the margins.
▶️ unctad.org/tdr2025
▶️ unctad.org/tdr2025
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Between 2013 and 2022, trade in solar-energy goods rose 56% and wind-related goods 39% — far ahead of the 23% growth in overall industrial goods.
But high trade costs and other barriers still hold back momentum.
More ▶️ https://ow.ly/x6kQ50XoyGb
Join UNCTAD at #COP30 ▶️ https://ow.ly/Jfv950XoyGN
But high trade costs and other barriers still hold back momentum.
More ▶️ https://ow.ly/x6kQ50XoyGb
Join UNCTAD at #COP30 ▶️ https://ow.ly/Jfv950XoyGN
November 7, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Between 2013 and 2022, trade in solar-energy goods rose 56% and wind-related goods 39% — far ahead of the 23% growth in overall industrial goods.
But high trade costs and other barriers still hold back momentum.
More ▶️ https://ow.ly/x6kQ50XoyGb
Join UNCTAD at #COP30 ▶️ https://ow.ly/Jfv950XoyGN
But high trade costs and other barriers still hold back momentum.
More ▶️ https://ow.ly/x6kQ50XoyGb
Join UNCTAD at #COP30 ▶️ https://ow.ly/Jfv950XoyGN
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In 2022, least developed countries received just 18% of total climate finance, and small island developing states only 2.8%.
Fragmented funding channels and complex rules make access slow, unpredictable and unfair.
▶️ New UNCTAD report: https://ow.ly/HbMO50Xmt9I
#COP30 #ClimateFinance
Fragmented funding channels and complex rules make access slow, unpredictable and unfair.
▶️ New UNCTAD report: https://ow.ly/HbMO50Xmt9I
#COP30 #ClimateFinance
November 10, 2025 at 9:00 AM
In 2022, least developed countries received just 18% of total climate finance, and small island developing states only 2.8%.
Fragmented funding channels and complex rules make access slow, unpredictable and unfair.
▶️ New UNCTAD report: https://ow.ly/HbMO50Xmt9I
#COP30 #ClimateFinance
Fragmented funding channels and complex rules make access slow, unpredictable and unfair.
▶️ New UNCTAD report: https://ow.ly/HbMO50Xmt9I
#COP30 #ClimateFinance
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Trade policy is a strategic driver of climate action
Amid #COP30 negotiations, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)’s Global Trade Update calls for aligning markets and trade with the Paris Agreement to accelerate the low-carbon transition & finance climate action.
Report ▶️ https://ow.ly/aLX950XppzP
Amid #COP30 negotiations, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)’s Global Trade Update calls for aligning markets and trade with the Paris Agreement to accelerate the low-carbon transition & finance climate action.
Report ▶️ https://ow.ly/aLX950XppzP
November 10, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Trade policy is a strategic driver of climate action
Amid #COP30 negotiations, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)’s Global Trade Update calls for aligning markets and trade with the Paris Agreement to accelerate the low-carbon transition & finance climate action.
Report ▶️ https://ow.ly/aLX950XppzP
Amid #COP30 negotiations, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)’s Global Trade Update calls for aligning markets and trade with the Paris Agreement to accelerate the low-carbon transition & finance climate action.
Report ▶️ https://ow.ly/aLX950XppzP
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The Bioeconomy Challenge brings together @meioambientegov.bsky.social, @fao.org, IDB Group, @unctad.bsky.social, WRI & NatureFinance to grow markets that protect nature, support decarbonization & create inclusive green jobs.
Join us to create a sustainable global economy! ▶️ bioeconomychallenge.org
Join us to create a sustainable global economy! ▶️ bioeconomychallenge.org
November 10, 2025 at 6:34 PM
The Bioeconomy Challenge brings together @meioambientegov.bsky.social, @fao.org, IDB Group, @unctad.bsky.social, WRI & NatureFinance to grow markets that protect nature, support decarbonization & create inclusive green jobs.
Join us to create a sustainable global economy! ▶️ bioeconomychallenge.org
Join us to create a sustainable global economy! ▶️ bioeconomychallenge.org
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🌿 New global push for a sustainable bioeconomy: UNCTAD joins the Bioeconomy Challenge at #COP30
In Belém, Brazil & global partners launched the Bioeconomy Challenge – turning the G20 bioeconomy principles into real-world action to scale sustainable investment in nature.
More ▶️ ow.ly/iTBq50XpyXx
In Belém, Brazil & global partners launched the Bioeconomy Challenge – turning the G20 bioeconomy principles into real-world action to scale sustainable investment in nature.
More ▶️ ow.ly/iTBq50XpyXx
November 10, 2025 at 6:34 PM
🌿 New global push for a sustainable bioeconomy: UNCTAD joins the Bioeconomy Challenge at #COP30
In Belém, Brazil & global partners launched the Bioeconomy Challenge – turning the G20 bioeconomy principles into real-world action to scale sustainable investment in nature.
More ▶️ ow.ly/iTBq50XpyXx
In Belém, Brazil & global partners launched the Bioeconomy Challenge – turning the G20 bioeconomy principles into real-world action to scale sustainable investment in nature.
More ▶️ ow.ly/iTBq50XpyXx
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Engaging leaders at #COP30 in Belém, Brazil, to spotlight how trade, investment and finance can drive a just and climate-resilient economic transformation.
November 11, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Engaging leaders at #COP30 in Belém, Brazil, to spotlight how trade, investment and finance can drive a just and climate-resilient economic transformation.
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Important conversations with H.E. Pedro Sánchez, Prime Minister of Spain (@lamoncloa.gob.es); H.E. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, President of Namibia; H.E. Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu), President of the European Commission; Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (@noiweala.bsky.social), DG of the WTO.
November 11, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Important conversations with H.E. Pedro Sánchez, Prime Minister of Spain (@lamoncloa.gob.es); H.E. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, President of Namibia; H.E. Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu), President of the European Commission; Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (@noiweala.bsky.social), DG of the WTO.
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As well as UN Secretary-General António Guterres; John Denton, Secretary-General of the International Chamber of Commerce, and UN leaders: Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General; Celeste Saulo, WMO Secretary-General; Anacláudia Rossbach, UN-Habitat Executive Director; among many others.
November 11, 2025 at 11:51 AM
As well as UN Secretary-General António Guterres; John Denton, Secretary-General of the International Chamber of Commerce, and UN leaders: Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General; Celeste Saulo, WMO Secretary-General; Anacláudia Rossbach, UN-Habitat Executive Director; among many others.
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With many thanks to Brazil, with H.E. Mauro Vieira, Minister of Foreign Affairs.
November 11, 2025 at 11:51 AM
With many thanks to Brazil, with H.E. Mauro Vieira, Minister of Foreign Affairs.
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How to mobilize US$1.3 trillion a year by 2035 for climate action?
The Baku to Belém Roadmap signals that finance must finally match ambition.
At #COP30, UNCTAD calls for a reformed global financial system — accessible and aligned with climate and development goals.
▶️ https://ow.ly/mT8a50Xq2Rp
The Baku to Belém Roadmap signals that finance must finally match ambition.
At #COP30, UNCTAD calls for a reformed global financial system — accessible and aligned with climate and development goals.
▶️ https://ow.ly/mT8a50Xq2Rp
November 11, 2025 at 4:12 PM
How to mobilize US$1.3 trillion a year by 2035 for climate action?
The Baku to Belém Roadmap signals that finance must finally match ambition.
At #COP30, UNCTAD calls for a reformed global financial system — accessible and aligned with climate and development goals.
▶️ https://ow.ly/mT8a50Xq2Rp
The Baku to Belém Roadmap signals that finance must finally match ambition.
At #COP30, UNCTAD calls for a reformed global financial system — accessible and aligned with climate and development goals.
▶️ https://ow.ly/mT8a50Xq2Rp
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How to attract and align investment with climate goals?
UNCTAD’s new guide shows how smart foreign investment can boost national climate plans — creating jobs, expanding renewables and strengthening resilience.
▶️ Full publication: ow.ly/cL9850Xq427
▶️ Join us at #COP30: unctad.org/unctad-at-co...
UNCTAD’s new guide shows how smart foreign investment can boost national climate plans — creating jobs, expanding renewables and strengthening resilience.
▶️ Full publication: ow.ly/cL9850Xq427
▶️ Join us at #COP30: unctad.org/unctad-at-co...
November 11, 2025 at 4:34 PM
How to attract and align investment with climate goals?
UNCTAD’s new guide shows how smart foreign investment can boost national climate plans — creating jobs, expanding renewables and strengthening resilience.
▶️ Full publication: ow.ly/cL9850Xq427
▶️ Join us at #COP30: unctad.org/unctad-at-co...
UNCTAD’s new guide shows how smart foreign investment can boost national climate plans — creating jobs, expanding renewables and strengthening resilience.
▶️ Full publication: ow.ly/cL9850Xq427
▶️ Join us at #COP30: unctad.org/unctad-at-co...
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Solar and wind are the future – but tariffs are slowing progress.
In Africa, renewable components face 7.1% tariffs, compared to under 2% in developed economies.
Cutting trade barriers can power a fairer, faster energy transition for all. ⚡🌍
▶️ https://ow.ly/ZYgP50XqqL1
▶️ https://ow.ly/EYqT50XqqL8
In Africa, renewable components face 7.1% tariffs, compared to under 2% in developed economies.
Cutting trade barriers can power a fairer, faster energy transition for all. ⚡🌍
▶️ https://ow.ly/ZYgP50XqqL1
▶️ https://ow.ly/EYqT50XqqL8
November 12, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Solar and wind are the future – but tariffs are slowing progress.
In Africa, renewable components face 7.1% tariffs, compared to under 2% in developed economies.
Cutting trade barriers can power a fairer, faster energy transition for all. ⚡🌍
▶️ https://ow.ly/ZYgP50XqqL1
▶️ https://ow.ly/EYqT50XqqL8
In Africa, renewable components face 7.1% tariffs, compared to under 2% in developed economies.
Cutting trade barriers can power a fairer, faster energy transition for all. ⚡🌍
▶️ https://ow.ly/ZYgP50XqqL1
▶️ https://ow.ly/EYqT50XqqL8
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Small islands are paying the highest price for a crisis they didn’t cause.
As a hurricane hits the Caribbean, their call for support is more urgent than ever.
They emit <1% of CO₂ – yet face $12.6B in yearly damage.
Find out more: ▶️ ow.ly/jepp50XiWct
As a hurricane hits the Caribbean, their call for support is more urgent than ever.
They emit <1% of CO₂ – yet face $12.6B in yearly damage.
Find out more: ▶️ ow.ly/jepp50XiWct
October 28, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Small islands are paying the highest price for a crisis they didn’t cause.
As a hurricane hits the Caribbean, their call for support is more urgent than ever.
They emit <1% of CO₂ – yet face $12.6B in yearly damage.
Find out more: ▶️ ow.ly/jepp50XiWct
As a hurricane hits the Caribbean, their call for support is more urgent than ever.
They emit <1% of CO₂ – yet face $12.6B in yearly damage.
Find out more: ▶️ ow.ly/jepp50XiWct
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Are trade rules finally coming together? 🌍
UNCTAD study shows that many trade agreements now apply similar rules of origin – the criteria that determine where a product is “from.”
Over 60% of product-specific rules already align across major trade deals.
▶️ ow.ly/nCsB50Xj8F3
UNCTAD study shows that many trade agreements now apply similar rules of origin – the criteria that determine where a product is “from.”
Over 60% of product-specific rules already align across major trade deals.
▶️ ow.ly/nCsB50Xj8F3
October 28, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Are trade rules finally coming together? 🌍
UNCTAD study shows that many trade agreements now apply similar rules of origin – the criteria that determine where a product is “from.”
Over 60% of product-specific rules already align across major trade deals.
▶️ ow.ly/nCsB50Xj8F3
UNCTAD study shows that many trade agreements now apply similar rules of origin – the criteria that determine where a product is “from.”
Over 60% of product-specific rules already align across major trade deals.
▶️ ow.ly/nCsB50Xj8F3
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How much does it really cost to move goods across borders — and how is this changing amid global disruptions?
The new Trade and Transport Dataset by UNCTAD & the World Bank reveals fresh insights on logistics and trade costs.
Explore the data and methods behind it: ▶️ ow.ly/yklq50Xj9Ph
The new Trade and Transport Dataset by UNCTAD & the World Bank reveals fresh insights on logistics and trade costs.
Explore the data and methods behind it: ▶️ ow.ly/yklq50Xj9Ph
October 28, 2025 at 3:57 PM
How much does it really cost to move goods across borders — and how is this changing amid global disruptions?
The new Trade and Transport Dataset by UNCTAD & the World Bank reveals fresh insights on logistics and trade costs.
Explore the data and methods behind it: ▶️ ow.ly/yklq50Xj9Ph
The new Trade and Transport Dataset by UNCTAD & the World Bank reveals fresh insights on logistics and trade costs.
Explore the data and methods behind it: ▶️ ow.ly/yklq50Xj9Ph
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Aid to small islands was falling even as temperatures rose, a 2024 UNCTAD study showed.
Exposed to sea-level rise and extreme weather events – such as the #HurricaneMelissa – small island developing States are in dire need of adequate financial support to survive climate change.
ow.ly/FkX550XkahQ
Exposed to sea-level rise and extreme weather events – such as the #HurricaneMelissa – small island developing States are in dire need of adequate financial support to survive climate change.
ow.ly/FkX550XkahQ
October 30, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Aid to small islands was falling even as temperatures rose, a 2024 UNCTAD study showed.
Exposed to sea-level rise and extreme weather events – such as the #HurricaneMelissa – small island developing States are in dire need of adequate financial support to survive climate change.
ow.ly/FkX550XkahQ
Exposed to sea-level rise and extreme weather events – such as the #HurricaneMelissa – small island developing States are in dire need of adequate financial support to survive climate change.
ow.ly/FkX550XkahQ
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🌍 Can trade help lift people out of poverty in developing countries?
Yes – but not everywhere, and not on its own.
A new UNCTAD study re-examines the trade–poverty relationship using a rigorous new approach that accounts for hidden biases often overlooked in past analyses.
▶️ ow.ly/uXxV50XkPie
Yes – but not everywhere, and not on its own.
A new UNCTAD study re-examines the trade–poverty relationship using a rigorous new approach that accounts for hidden biases often overlooked in past analyses.
▶️ ow.ly/uXxV50XkPie
October 31, 2025 at 10:25 AM
🌍 Can trade help lift people out of poverty in developing countries?
Yes – but not everywhere, and not on its own.
A new UNCTAD study re-examines the trade–poverty relationship using a rigorous new approach that accounts for hidden biases often overlooked in past analyses.
▶️ ow.ly/uXxV50XkPie
Yes – but not everywhere, and not on its own.
A new UNCTAD study re-examines the trade–poverty relationship using a rigorous new approach that accounts for hidden biases often overlooked in past analyses.
▶️ ow.ly/uXxV50XkPie
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Exports from the world’s least developed countries to the US face tariffs more than twice those applied to developed economies.
Diversifying trade – especially within the Global South – can help mitigate the impact & strengthen resilience.
Full story: ▶️ https://ow.ly/XyZ350XkQ0L
Diversifying trade – especially within the Global South – can help mitigate the impact & strengthen resilience.
Full story: ▶️ https://ow.ly/XyZ350XkQ0L
October 31, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Exports from the world’s least developed countries to the US face tariffs more than twice those applied to developed economies.
Diversifying trade – especially within the Global South – can help mitigate the impact & strengthen resilience.
Full story: ▶️ https://ow.ly/XyZ350XkQ0L
Diversifying trade – especially within the Global South – can help mitigate the impact & strengthen resilience.
Full story: ▶️ https://ow.ly/XyZ350XkQ0L
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Small businesses are Africa’s backbone — creating 9 in 10 jobs and driving most production and investment.
A new UNCTAD report shows how digital tools and smart finance can help them grow, reach new markets, and benefit from the African Continental Free Trade Area.
▶️ https://ow.ly/L58950XlfnT
A new UNCTAD report shows how digital tools and smart finance can help them grow, reach new markets, and benefit from the African Continental Free Trade Area.
▶️ https://ow.ly/L58950XlfnT
November 1, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Small businesses are Africa’s backbone — creating 9 in 10 jobs and driving most production and investment.
A new UNCTAD report shows how digital tools and smart finance can help them grow, reach new markets, and benefit from the African Continental Free Trade Area.
▶️ https://ow.ly/L58950XlfnT
A new UNCTAD report shows how digital tools and smart finance can help them grow, reach new markets, and benefit from the African Continental Free Trade Area.
▶️ https://ow.ly/L58950XlfnT
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▶️ 170+ delegations – all-time record for UNCTAD
▶️ 80+ ministers & vice-ministers
▶️ 3,300+ participants
▶️ 230+ speakers
▶️ 65+ events
Game-changing discussions.
A solidified global commitment to a transformative future for trade & development.
unctad.org/unctad16
#UNCTAD16 #ShapingTheFuture
▶️ 80+ ministers & vice-ministers
▶️ 3,300+ participants
▶️ 230+ speakers
▶️ 65+ events
Game-changing discussions.
A solidified global commitment to a transformative future for trade & development.
unctad.org/unctad16
#UNCTAD16 #ShapingTheFuture
As we close #UNCTAD16, I am deeply grateful to all countries, delegates and partners who made this conference a success.
Over these days, we have seen multilateralism at its best – open dialogue among nations, diverse perspectives, and a strong voice from the developing world.
Over these days, we have seen multilateralism at its best – open dialogue among nations, diverse perspectives, and a strong voice from the developing world.
October 23, 2025 at 10:14 PM
▶️ 170+ delegations – all-time record for UNCTAD
▶️ 80+ ministers & vice-ministers
▶️ 3,300+ participants
▶️ 230+ speakers
▶️ 65+ events
Game-changing discussions.
A solidified global commitment to a transformative future for trade & development.
unctad.org/unctad16
#UNCTAD16 #ShapingTheFuture
▶️ 80+ ministers & vice-ministers
▶️ 3,300+ participants
▶️ 230+ speakers
▶️ 65+ events
Game-changing discussions.
A solidified global commitment to a transformative future for trade & development.
unctad.org/unctad16
#UNCTAD16 #ShapingTheFuture
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As we close #UNCTAD16, I am deeply grateful to all countries, delegates and partners who made this conference a success.
Over these days, we have seen multilateralism at its best – open dialogue among nations, diverse perspectives, and a strong voice from the developing world.
Over these days, we have seen multilateralism at its best – open dialogue among nations, diverse perspectives, and a strong voice from the developing world.
October 23, 2025 at 10:05 PM
As we close #UNCTAD16, I am deeply grateful to all countries, delegates and partners who made this conference a success.
Over these days, we have seen multilateralism at its best – open dialogue among nations, diverse perspectives, and a strong voice from the developing world.
Over these days, we have seen multilateralism at its best – open dialogue among nations, diverse perspectives, and a strong voice from the developing world.