At the World Trade Organization’s 14th Ministerial Conference in Yaounde on March 28, 2026, trade ministers adopted a communique advancing trade-climate cooperation. The Coalition of Trade Ministers on Climate agreed on voluntary actions to align trade policies with climate goals and support sustainable development.

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• WTO MC14 in Yaounde saw progress on trade-climate agenda alongside core trade negotiations.
• Coalition of Trade Ministers on Climate adopted a communique with voluntary action roadmap.
• The roadmap includes continued dialogue among trade, climate, and finance ministers.
• Focus on multilateral engagement through WTO forums and global climate conferences.
• WTO mechanisms will address climate-related trade measures and sustainable production practices.
• Strong emphasis on technical support for developing countries, including least developed nations.
• Sectoral cooperation planned in renewable energy, green hydrogen, agriculture, and fisheries.
• Efforts to improve carbon measurement, including emissions embedded in traded goods.
• Private sector participation encouraged, including MSMEs and women in global supply chains.
• Members also discussed reducing fossil fuel subsidies and improving transparency in energy policies.