The course provided participants with advanced knowledge and practical tools to understand the role of trade in supporting sustainable development. The programme included interactive lectures, group exercises, debates and simulations. Participants also attended several WTO meetings.
A key feature of the course was collaboration among participants and WTO experts on projects addressing the role of trade in achieving the commitments made under the Paris Agreement.
One of the course participants, Luisa Arauz from Panama’s Ministry of Environment, said: “The interdisciplinary approach of the course ensured that professionals from diverse backgrounds exchanged valuable perspectives. The critical thinking exercises, combined with the opportunity to attend WTO meetings and exchange with WTO experts, were particularly enriching and showed the practical side of these complex interconnections.”
Luckymore Munguma, from Zimbabwe’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, said: “Through this course, I gained valuable insights into the WTO’s Committee on Trade and Environment. The interactive group work facilitated the sharing of ideas and experiences from diverse global perspectives. Moving forward, I plan to organize a stakeholder meeting to share my new knowledge and promote sustainable green energy practices in my country.”
This training programme aimed to foster inter-ministerial collaboration among developing and least-developed WTO members and observers, bridging gaps and enhancing coordination between trade and environmental policies and ensuring a holistic approach to sustainable development.
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