Global issues & trends

Maritime piracy incidents fall to lowest since 1992, but risk remains

Maritime piracy and armed robbery incidents fell to their lowest level since 1992 in the first half of 2026, according to the latest report from ICC's International Maritime Bureau (IMB).

Maritime piracy incidents fall to lowest since 1992, but risk remains2026-07-10T15:23:50+02:00

Joint business statement calls for enabling policy frameworks to accelerate inclusive AI adoption

ICC coordinated a joint business statement bringing together global and cross-sector business perspectives and recommendations to support inclusive AI adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) worldwide

Joint business statement calls for enabling policy frameworks to accelerate inclusive AI adoption2026-07-08T11:31:48+02:00

ICC welcomes Friends of the Cali Fund commitment to collaborate with private sector

ICC issues a statement in response to the Friends of the Cali Fund joint government statement on the Convention on Biological Diversity’s multilateral benefit sharing mechanism and its Cali Fund.

ICC welcomes Friends of the Cali Fund commitment to collaborate with private sector2026-06-29T15:29:25+02:00

ICC welcomes G7 commitment to catalyse private capital for development

The International Chamber of Commerce has issued the following statement in response to the G7 Leaders' declaration on mutually beneficial international partnerships.

ICC welcomes G7 commitment to catalyse private capital for development2026-06-29T14:54:24+02:00

New tracker shines light on global progress towards paperless trade

The tracker gives governments, businesses and international bodies their clearest view yet of how the world is moving – or not – towards a landmark treaty that could make paper cargo documents history.

New tracker shines light on global progress towards paperless trade2026-06-29T14:43:08+02:00

How can business shape the future of multilateral cooperation?

ICC Secretary General John W.H. Denton AO joins Vrinda Tiwari, Asia-Pacific Programme Officer at the International Energy Agency (IEA), to discuss the evolving role of business in an increasingly complex global environment.

How can business shape the future of multilateral cooperation?2026-06-05T11:13:13+02:00

AI self-assessment guide: Helping businesses assess AI compliance, IP protection and risk

The ICC self-assessment guide is a practical, framework to help businesses that use or develop AI ask the right questions, identify key risks and take proportionate steps towards responsible AI adoption and deployment;

AI self-assessment guide: Helping businesses assess AI compliance, IP protection and risk2026-05-29T10:10:34+02:00

ICC warns on fertiliser supply and trade fragmentation at Milken Global Conference

ICC Secretary General John W.H. Denton AO has warned of growing risks to global food security and the multilateral trading system, speaking at the Milken Institute Global Conference in Los Angeles and in a live interview with Bloomberg on the sidelines of the event.

ICC warns on fertiliser supply and trade fragmentation at Milken Global Conference2026-05-11T11:29:36+02:00

ICC highlights risks to global trade and food security

ICC Secretary General John W.H. Denton AO has highlighted growing risks to global trade and food security in media interviews discussing disruptions affecting the Strait of Hormuz.

ICC highlights risks to global trade and food security2026-05-11T11:26:55+02:00

When competition cannot be perfect: adapting antitrust to small and insular economies

Drawing on insights from a survey of competition authorities in small and insular jurisdictions, this ICC report shows why competition policy cannot always be applied the same way everywhere.

When competition cannot be perfect: adapting antitrust to small and insular economies2026-05-11T11:23:07+02:00
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