UN Global Supply Chain Forum

Source – This post on UN Global Supply Chain Forum has been created based on the article ” UN global supply chain forum calls for resilience amid world trade disruptions” published in “The Print” on 4 June 2024.

Why in News?

The Government of Barbados and the UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) recently concluded the inaugural United Nations Global Supply Chain Forum successfully.

About the UN Global Supply Chain Forum

1. Organised by: The first-ever UN Global Supply Chain Forum, organized by the UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and the Government of Barbados, was successfully held from May 21 to 24, 2024, in Barbados.

2. Purpose: The event brought together over 1,000 participants from around the globe to address global disruptions, geopolitical tensions, climate change, and the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on international trade.

3. Participants and Key Focus Areas: The forum included trade and transport Ministers from various small island developing states (SIDS), representatives from UN agencies, major global ports such as the Port of Seattle, and leaders in the shipping and logistics sectors.

4. Initiatives and Outcomes:

a. A “Manifesto for Intermodal, Low-Carbon, Efficient and Resilient Freight Transport and Logistics,” was introduced which aims to transform freight transport to meet global climate goals and bolster socio-economic resilience.

b. The launch of the UN Trade and Development Trade-and-Transport Dataset, developed with the World Bank. This dataset provides extensive global data on over 100 commodities and various transport modes, helping to analyze trade and transport costs comprehensively.

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