UNECE launches the 2025 UN Global Survey on digital and sustainable trade facilitation jointly with UN Regional Commissions and UNCTAD
United Nations Economic Commission for Europe
UNECE fosters sustainable development by translating #GlobalGoals into norms and conventions that impact people’s lives
The 2025 UN Global Survey consists of 62 measures, including new measures on ‘Trade Facilitation for E-Commerce’ and ‘Green Trade Facilitation’. Aside from measures supporting the implementation of the World Trade Organization (WTO) Trade Facilitation Agreement (WTO TFA), the survey also covers the implementation of cutting-edge paperless and cross-border trade facilitation measures, as well as measures supporting more inclusive and sustainable trade, thus moving forward towards a “WTO TFA+” implementation.?The preliminary results of the 2025 Survey are expected to be published in July 2025, followed by the production of a global and regional reports. The survey aims to provide insightful information to support countries and policy makers to harness trade as a key means of implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.?Read more
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Cooperation on shared rivers in Central Asia is on the rise but lags behind for transboundary aquifers
Countries of Central Asia have concluded 4 new bilateral arrangements on shared river basins in the past three years and have intensified cooperation in the face of climate change. However, agreements covering the management and protection of transboundary groundwater resources are lacking in the region. In arid and semi-arid regions like Central Asia, efficient use of water resources and effective transboundary cooperation are indispensable to ensure sustainable growth and achieve many Sustainable Development Goals. SDG indicator 6.5.2 assesses the level of transboundary cooperation in water resources management. Reporting on this indicator can be an important tool for strengthening trust among Central Asian countries and developing long-term strategies for joint management of water resources.?These issues were discussed at a recent regional workshop for Central Asian countries organized in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Read more
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