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The Weekly Tradecast by UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)

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This series by UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) explores how major economic events are affecting developing countries and the lives of billions of people.

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Claudia Contreras
Economist specializing in trade, the ocean economy, and the environment
Episode: 141. The role of nuclear energy in a sustainable future
Runa Raay
Fashion environmentalist advocating for sustainable practices in the fashion industry
Episode: 140. Fast fashion’s hidden cost: Who really pays the price?
Nan Li Collins
Director of the Division on Investment and Enterprise at UNCTAD
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
Episode: 139. Rethinking investment: Making money work for development
Marco Fugazza
Economist from the Division on International Trade and Commodities
UN Trade and Development
Episode: 137. Unlocking hemp's potential: A path to sustainable growth and development
Daniel Franks
Director of the Global Centre for Mineral Security at the University of Queensland Sustainable Minerals Institute
University of Queensland
Episode: 136. Copper: Essential to our move to clean energy – but at what cost?
Luz María de la Mora
New director of the International Trade and Commodities Division with a background in senior government roles in Mexico.
UN Trade and Development
Episode: 134. The future of trade: Finding balance in a fragmented world
Emily Blanchard
Former chief economist at the US State Department and currently teaches economics at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College.
Tuck School of Business, Dartmouth College
Episode: 133. Bigger barriers: Emily Blanchard on tariffs and trade wars
Mona Badran
International digital economy expert and faculty member at Cairo University
Cairo University
Episode: 131. UN report: Unlocking Africa’s trade potential
Habiba Ben Barka
Chief of Africa Section at UN Trade and Development and lead author of the report
UN Trade and Development
Episode: 131. UN report: Unlocking Africa’s trade potential

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Sarah Toms
Host of The Weekly Tradecast, providing insights on international trade and development.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 19 ratings
  • UNCTAD Tradecast

    Excellent summary & weekly update of progress

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The series is recognized for its timely updates on trade and economic challenges faced by developing countries.
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140. Fast fashion’s hidden cost: Who really pays the price?
Q: What changes are happening now and what needs to happen to make the fashion industry more sustainable?
Runa Raay believes it is a mutual responsibility between consumers and the industry to ensure sustainable practices, including awareness of where clothes are purchased from and the necessity for better recycling solutions.
140. Fast fashion’s hidden cost: Who really pays the price?
Q: What is driving the trend of consumers buying more clothes but keeping them for less time?
Runa Raay explains that the fast fashion concept, introduced in the 1990s, allows consumers to see and immediately buy clothes, which has led to a 'use and throw' mentality.
136. Copper: Essential to our move to clean energy – but at what cost?
Q: How can we ensure that they have that equal voice and actually enjoy real value from the green transition rather than just being suppliers to the rest of the world?
Mineral producing countries are looking for greater involvement in the supply chain and want fair access to the products they help to mine.
134. The future of trade: Finding balance in a fragmented world
Q: What do you see as the most pressing areas of concern and where are you most hopeful?
There is hope for multilateral solutions that will support trade as a means of growth and development.
134. The future of trade: Finding balance in a fragmented world
Q: What are the risks and opportunities from the many disruptions going on?
Developing countries need to embrace technology and invest in development while building resilience and fighting climate change.

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