Developing trade policies supportive of biodiversity conservation and sustainable use
This webinar was part of the
Communities of Practice Webinar Series, hosted by the CBD Secretariat to support the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework and the mainstreaming of biodiversity within and across sectors.
This session focused on
trade, and highlighted the role of international trade and the opportunities associated with promoting more sustainable practices across the sector. In partnership with
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), the Secretariat co-led a conversation on how to best conserve and sustainably use biodiversity while creating economic opportunities for businesses and communities.
The discussion drew on experiences of existing communities of practice and networks to highlight how trade policies, market incentives, sustainable value chains and international cooperation support the implementation the Goals and Targets of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. Particular attention was given to trade-related tools and policies that promote biodiversity-friendly trade, facilitate knowledge exchange and support countries and companies in their sustainable actions.
The webinar was held on
September 15 2026, between 9:00 - 10:30AM EDT. It's recording can be found on the CBD YouTube channel,
here.
Speakers:
- Ms. Erika Watanabe, Deputy Permanent Representative, Mission of Brazil to the World Trade Organization
- Lorena Jaramillo, Economic Affairs Officer, Division on International Trade and Commodities, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
- Svetlana Chobanova, Policy Analyst, Trade and Environment Division, World Trade Organization (WTO)
- Shunta Yamaguchi, Senior Policy Analyst, Environment Directorate, Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
- Ebenezer Laryea, Project Director, FRESHPPACT, Ghana
- Lee Ann Jackson, Head of Programmes, Forum on Trade, Environment and the SDGs (TESS)
Presentations shared during webinar
