As global negotiations intensify with COP30 in Belém, Brazil, and the upcoming World Trade Organization (WTO) Ministerial Conference (MC14) on the horizon, the intersection of climate change and international trade is emerging as a critical focus. This briefing paper offers a targeted analysis tailored for Least Developed Country (LDC) negotiators, examining how evolving climate policies and trade frameworks intersect – and what this means for some of the world’s most vulnerable economies.

LDCs often bear the brunt of climate change while having the least resources to adapt. This report outlines pathways to secure fairer climate finance, enhance technology transfer, and safeguard LDCs within evolving carbon market mechanisms – ensuring they are not left behind but empowered to participate and thrive in the global green economy.

Report by the Overseas Development Institute