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<p>Jointly with the World Resources Institute (WRI), the International Trade Centre is pleased to announce the upcoming Roundtable on Deforestation-free Global Value Chains.</p><p>The 5th edition aims to bring together leading experts from academia, industry, and government to share best practices and insights on how to achieve deforestation-free global value chains. Key themes to be discussed include the role of technology in monitoring and verifying deforestation-free commitments, the effectiveness of policy instruments in promoting sustainable land use and products traceability, and the importance of multi-stakeholder partnerships in driving systemic change. The roundtable seeks to provide a platform for stakeholders to collaborate and explore opportunities to build more sustainable and resilient global value chains.</p>

<p><strong>Global Gateway: Building sustainable partnerships for a connected world</strong></p><p>This new European strategy is the focus of this year’s event. It aims to boost smart, clean and secure links in digital, energy and transport, and strengthen health, education§ and research systems across the world.</p><p>Join ITC at the stand or at events, virtually or in person.&nbsp;</p>