Climate policies are reshaping global trade, compelling countries to adapt traditional comparative advantages and seize green growth opportunities. The Action on Climate and Trade (ACT) Initiative, led by the WTO Secretariat, World Bank Group, and World Economic Forum, helps developing economies, including least-developed countries, integrate climate objectives into trade strategies. Tools like the “green comparative advantage strategy sprint” support countries in identifying climate-smart trade opportunities and embedding trade into Nationally Determined Contributions and National Adaptation Plans.

This session will feature experiences from Indonesia, Finland, and the World Economic Forum, highlighting how ACT and other initiatives foster cooperation between governments, international organizations, and the private sector. Participants will explore practical examples, lessons learned, and technical approaches that enable climate mitigation, adaptation, and sustainable investment while maintaining competitiveness.

Speakers will discuss actionable pathways to scale support, strengthen trade-climate synergies, and build green comparative advantages, demonstrating how trade can drive inclusive, climate-resilient growth globally.