Four Informal Working Groups of TESSD
By Lucidity Insights Research Team 20 October 2023

Four Informal Working Groups of TESSD

World Trade Organisation is also focused on sustainability and members are taking part in Trade and Environmental Sustainability Structured Discussions (TESSD) which is split into four informal working groups covering climate measures, subsidies, environmental goods and services, and the circular economy.

The TESSD initiative, launched in November 2020, is currently co-sponsored by 74 members representing all regions and all levels of development.

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