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Urgent Climate Justice Demands at WTO Trade Summit

7/19/2025

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The WTO's Sixth Trade and Environment Week brought urgent discussions on trade and climate policy, emphasizing emissions accounting and adaptation strategies. As Belgium prepares a streamlined delegation for COP30 in Brazil, African nations are resolutely calling for the $1.3 trillion climate fund as compensation, seeking justice rather than loans before the pivotal summit.

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Story summary

The WTO's Sixth Trade and Environment Week brought urgent discussions on trade and climate policy, emphasizing emissions accounting and adaptation strategies. As Belgium prepares a streamlined delegation for COP30 in Brazil, African nations are resolutely calling for the $1.3 trillion climate fund as compensation, seeking justice rather than loans before the pivotal summit.