World Trade Organization

Reflections from Cameroon and WTO MC14

In March, IATP Executive Director Sophia Murphy traveled to Cameroon for the World Trade Organization (WTO) Ministerial Conference. While the WTO still struggles to adapt and advance negotiations between member nations, proposals from civil society organizations held promise for new ways to approach trade in a changing world.

Global initiative urges rethink of WTO farm trade rules ahead of MC14

Yaoundé & Bern, 24 March 2026 – As trade ministers gather in Cameroon for the WTO’s 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) this week, a new international initiative is urging governments to confront an increasingly urgent question: what comes next if today’s agricultural trade rules can no longer deliver?

The Land Gap: Climate pledges favor unrealistic land-based carbon removal, ignoring our forests

This week, the University of Melbourne launched the second edition of The Land Gap Report, which looks closely at countries’ climate commitments and their implications for how land is to be used — and how forests need to be protected — to reach those targets.

Agreement on Agriculture Re-Imagined Background Paper

Trade Basics: Tariffs 101

Tariffs have been in the news a lot lately. This FAQ explains what tariffs are and how they can be used as a tool in trade policy, or disrupt economies and international relations when misused.

Can we stop trading in deforestation?

The expansion of agriculture commodity production, often for export, is the biggest driver of deforestation in the world, whether it is more land for cattle, soy for animal feed or palm oil plantations.

TACD Recommendations for the EU-U.S. cooperation agenda

Introduction After years of tensions, a new cooperation agenda between the EU and the U.S. is welcomed by the Transatlantic Consumer Dialogue (TACD), a coalition of over 75 leading European and U.S.-based organisations representing the consumer interest.

[Watch] Disparity to Parity to Solidarity: Justice in International Trade & Ag Policy

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Trade agreements and sustainability: innovations and illusions in EU and US agreements

As the climate emergency deepens, governments, civil society, corporations and individuals must pursue multiple paths in order to meet or exceed the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement. The Paris Agreement is not self-enforcing, and the commitments of the signatory governments are voluntary.

Can we harness the power of trade agreements to achieve our climate ambitions?

As the climate emergency deepens, governments, civil society, corporations and individuals must pursue multiple paths in order to meet or exceed the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement.