Global trade is at a turning point. Trust in the rules-based multilateral trading system is eroding, and the WTO – though indispensable – is paralysed, with its core functions weakened and its rulebook lagging behind the realities of modern commerce.
At this week’s B20 South Africa Summit in Johannesburg, ICC announced TradeRoots Africa – a flagship legacy initiative to boost the participation of women-and youth-led enterprises, and MSMEs from across Africa, in regional and global trade.
The ICC Institute of World Business Law appointed 10 new Council members during its 97th Council meeting on 13 November.
Ahead of the 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14), ICC calls on members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) to launch a structured, time-bound WTO reform round and preserve the Moratorium on Customs Duties on Electronic Transmissions.
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) today confirmed that a second cohort of leading international banks has endorsed the ICC Principles for Green Trade Finance (PGTF).
Micro, small- and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) drive global trade but face barriers in meeting Customs requirements and navigating border procedures.
ICC delivered the Business and Industry NGOs (BINGOs) Statement at the opening plenary of the 30th United Nations Climate Change conference (COP30).
The ICC, with support from Singapore’s IMDA and the Mining and Metals Digitalization Forum (MMDF), unveiled today a practical guide to help governments and businesses implement paperless trade systems, that cut cost, time and risk in cross-border commerce.
Aviation connects people and goods across the globe, driving more than US $4.1 trillion in annual turnover – around 3.9% of global GDP. Yet these personal and economic benefits come with a cost.
This ICC-commissioned Oxera report sets out 14 recommendations to strengthen the integrity and effectiveness of voluntary carbon markets and mobilise private finance for climate action.
Seeking nominations for a new independent expert panel, which will develop guidelines and implementation steps for a global carbon emissions accounting system based on financial accounting principles.
A new independent expert panel will develop guidelines and implementation steps for a global carbon emissions accounting system based on financial accounting principles.
