#YearInReview
#UNCTAD16 concluded with record participation of 170 countries, an agreed declaration on trade & development.
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#YearInReview
“After decades, UNCTAD’s many achievements have helped steer the global trade system towards justice.” UN Secretary-General António Guterres.
In 2025, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) returned home for its 16th conference, #UNCTAD16.
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#YearInReview
▶️ 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.
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#UNCTAD16
The fifth #UNCTADYouth Forum, held alongside #UNCTAD16, brought together 293 young people from 61 countries for a programme shaped by youth leadership.
Find out more and read the full report in all official UN languages ▶️ https://ow.ly/XPCW50XKZLo
The #UNCTAD16 side event on “Unilateral Coercive Measures: Obstacles to Trade and Sustainable Development”, organized by the Permanent Mission of Venezuela in Geneva as coordinator of the Group of Friends in Defense of the UN Charter, sought to address the illegality under ...
At the opening of the Trade and Development Board, I reported on a pivotal year for @unctad.bsky.social.
Despite headwinds, we have continued to deliver:
▶️ A consensus declaration after #UNCTAD16 agreed by all countries
▶️ Rigorous analysis on trade, development and finance
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Congratulations Shaikha Nasser Al Nowais on your confirmation as Secretary-General of UN Tourism.
It was a pleasure to welcome you to #UNCTAD16 in Geneva, and I look forward to working together to make tourism a force for opportunity and shared prosperity.
Too many developing countries haven’t benefited from the energy revolution – even those rich in critical minerals.
At #UNCTAD16, UN chief António Guterres urged all leaders to ensure local communities share in these vital resources.
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#COP30 ▶️ unctad.org/unctad-at-co...
550K+ entrepreneurs trained.
40+ countries.
Empretec 2.0 has one powerful mission: empowering entrepreneurs to drive innovation for sustainable and inclusive growth.
Find out more about Empretec's session at #UNCTAD16.
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“We need to align trade policies with our climate objectives and ensure that trade supports ambitious climate action and a just transition.”
💬 #UnitedNations Secretary-General António Guterres at #UNCTAD16
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#UNCTAD16 press release: ▶️ ow.ly/I9ZL50XhMhJ
#COP30
Hlukov’s statement ignores the reality: systems like GPT-5 comprehend context, nuance, inference, and ambiguity with remarkable precision. Reducing AI to pattern-matching reveals more about the speaker than the technology. #AI #GPT5 #expertise #UNCTAD16
Some self-proclaimed European experts should listen before speaking. Maksym Hlukov, the supposed former CEO of ProZorro (Ukraine), stated at UNCTAD16 that “artificial intelligence doesn’t understand content.” A textbook case of the #DunningKruger effect. #UNCTAD16 #AI #fakeexperts
#UNCTAD16 concluded with record participation from 170 countries and a historic outcome – The Geneva Consensus – for a fairer, more inclusive multilateral trading system.
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“This is what multilateralism looks like — not perfect, not easy, but possible. Always possible.”
🗨️ @unctad.bsky.social's @rebecagrynspan.bsky.social at #UNCTAD16
The Geneva Consensus sets a new direction for trade, investment, digitalization & debt support – especially for developing countries. 👇
#UNCTAD16 concluded with record participation of 170 countries and an agreed declaration on trade and development.
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Mobilizing private capital is key to reach the $4 trillion needed yearly for the #GlobalGoals.
At #UNCTAD16, leaders discussed how digital, transparent investment facilitation can boost sustainable growth – on the road to #WIF2026 in Qatar and #MC14.
Outcomes: ▶️ https://ow.ly/Wmlw50XllXo
Ahead of #COP30 in Brazil, #UNCTAD16 brought together policymakers, business leaders & civil society to advance low-carbon, climate-resilient growth. 🌱
Focus: turning Paris pledges into action through finance, transformation & solidarity.
Learn more about the outcomes: ▶️ ow.ly/sT1K50XllL7
🎨 Creative services exports hit $1.5 trillion in 2023, but 70% come from just 10 countries. It’s time to change the story.
This high-level #UNCTAD16 panel explored how to unlock policies, data, and partnerships to elevate creative industries worldwide.
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#ShapingTheFuture
At #UNCTAD16, delegates explored how affordable finance can power progress for people and planet.
Experiences from Egypt, Brazil, Africa, and Latin America showed diverse paths to fair and sustainable funding. 🌍
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#UNCTAD16 explored how ports can thrive green transition 🌍
As climate goals tighten & digital transformation accelerates, innovative solutions are needed to decarbonize, digitize & future-proof ports for a sustainable & competitive maritime future – especially in the Global South. ow.ly/tv4W50Xl0u9
In the face of rising inequality, debt & environmental crises, leaders at record-breaking #UNCTAD16 conference gathered to rethink development progress.
GDP alone isn’t enough.
Two panels tackled new metrics prioritizing well-being, equality & sustainability, #BeyondGDP.
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“Technology, high-quality data and innovations can drive economies forward. But not every country has the access or technology they require to compete.”
💬 United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres at #UNCTAD16
Full statement: ▶️ vimeo.com/1129571857
Final press release: ▶️ ow.ly/I9ZL50XhMhJ
Amid trade disruptions + UN funding crisis, the Geneva Consensus was adopted at #UNCTAD16.
Yet the revolution failed to materialise as it remained conservative. The Borrowers’ Platform + Sevilla Forum on Debt were launched but no agreement on tax reform.
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#Environment: What's Up in #GENeva from 27 Oct - 2 Nov?
✅ #MinamataCOP6
✅ #CITESCoP20
✅ #ClimateAction #COP30
✅ #DeepSeabedDay
✅ Outcomes #UNCTAD16 #WMO75
✅ Honoring Sir David Nabarro
✅ #GreenAutumn
✅ & more
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For the first time, the iconic Jet d’Eau shines for UNCTAD 💙✨
As the UN’s landmark conference returns to the @villedegeneve.bsky.social — its birthplace 61 years ago — the city lights up in #UNCTAD16 colours, symbolizing dialogue, renewal & shared purpose.
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#ShapingTheFuture
▶️ 170+ delegations – an all-time record for @unctad.bsky.social
▶️ 80+ ministers & vice-ministers
▶️ 3,300+ participants
▶️ 230+ speakers
▶️ 65+ events
#UNCTAD16 concludes with an agreed declaration on trade and development – The Geneva Consensus: ▶️ ow.ly/I9ZL50XhMhJ
#ShapingTheFuture
#UNCTAD16 concludes with record participation of 170 countries & an agreed declaration on trade and development – “The Geneva Consensus”
Leaders committed to reforming global systems for fairer, more predictable & inclusive development.
Press release: ▶️ ow.ly/ahNE50XhMhN
The UN chief highlighted that leaders agreed in Sevilla to unlock more finance and reform global institutions to meet the needs of developing countries.
Full statement: ▶️ vimeo.com/1129571857
Final #UNCTAD16 press release: ▶️ ow.ly/I9ZL50XhMhJ
#ShapingTheFuture
“Many developing countries are victims of limited fiscal space, slow growth, and the debt crisis.
Today, 3.4 billion people live in countries that spend more on debt servicing than on health or education.”
💬 United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres at #UNCTAD16
Global supply chains under strain – ministers call for just and resilient transitions
The #UNCTAD16 conference urges coordinated action and investment in sustainable transport systems as disruptions deepen.
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