Cancún News: News regarding the WTO ministerial from IATP's Trade Observatory.

Radio Cancún: IATP's online radio station broadcasting news about and events from the ministerial.

September 10-11, 2003
Come learn about innovative sustainable trade initiatives that are making a tremendous difference in the communities of small farmers, fishers, foresters, artisans, and workers. Sessions will look at how WTO rules and current negotiations are affecting small producers and sustainable trade and explore policy reforms and market strategies needed to expand sustainable and fair trade in the North and South.
  • Simultaneous English/Spanish translation will be provided for all major panels and plenaries.
  • Accreditation to the WTO meetings is not required in order to participate in most of the Sustainable Trade sessions.

Sessions include:

  • Making Trade Fair: Solving the Global Commodity Crisis
  • WTO Policy Plenary: Making Trade Work for Small-Scale Producers, Rural Communities, and the Environment
  • Scaling up Fair Trade for Greater Impact: What Will it Take?
  • WTO Policy Plenary: Social and Eco-labeling: Challenges and Future Strategies
  • Sustainable Procurement: Key Strategies for Advancing Sustainable Development
  • Fair Trade Within Borders: Revitalizing Local Economies
  • Innovative Fair Trade Models: Enhancing Producer Ownership

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