Daily Conference Agenda
Day One
23 October 2025
08:30
09:00
Registration
09:00
10:30
C1 Conference Room, Meeting Centre
PANEL 1
Setting the Scene
Opportunities, Challenges, and Pathways for Enhanced Cooperation on Trade, Climate, and Sustainable Development
10:30
11:00
Coffee break
11:00
12:30
Conference Room 543, Geneva Centre for Security Policy
THEMATIC SESSION 1A
Trade, Climate, and Sustainable Agriculture
Effective International Cooperation and Positive Incentives
11:00
12:30
C1 Conference Room, Meeting Centre
THEMATIC SESSION 1B
Trade, Industrial Policies, and the Drive for Net-Zero and Climate-Resilient Development
What Priorities and Prospects for Cooperation?
12:30
14:30
Lunch
Restaurant Terrasse de La Paix
LUNCHTIME DIVE A
The ICJ Advisory Opinion on Climate and Implications for Trade Cooperation
14:30
16:00
C1 Conference Room, Meeting Centre
THEMATIC SESSION 2A
Building Resilience to the Impacts of the Climate Crisis
How Can Trade Cooperation Support Adaptation, Effective Responses to Climate Impacts, and Climate-Resilient Development?
14:30
16:00
Conference Room 543, Geneva Centre for Security Policy
THEMATIC SESSION 2B
Decarbonization of Heavy Industry
What Priorities for Trade and Technology Cooperation?
16:00
16:30
Coffee Break
16:30
18:00
C1 Conference Room, Meeting Centre
PANEL 2
Getting a Grip on Political Realities and Prospects for Cooperation
National and Regional Perspectives and Developments
18:00
20:00
Reception - Cocktail Dînatoire
Restaurant Terrasse de La Paix
Day Two
24 October 2025
08:30
09:00
Morning Coffee
09:00
10:30
C1 Conference Room, Meeting Centre
PANEL 3
Climate, Trade, and Sustainable Development at COP30 and in the UNFCCC Process
Pathways for Cooperation and Integrated Approaches
10:30
11:00
Coffee Break
11:00
12:30
C1 Conference Room, Meeting Centre
THEMATIC SESSION 3A
Trade-Related Measures With Climate Objectives
Pathways for Fostering Cooperation
11:00
12:30
Conference Room 543, Geneva Centre for Security Policy
THEMATIC SESSION 3B
Trade, Critical Minerals, and Net Zero
Navigating the Complexity of Security, Development, Sustainability, and Circular Economy Priorities
12:30
14:30
Lunch
Restaurant Terrasse de La Paix
LUNCHTIME DIVE B
Towards Sustainable Investment and Technology Models, Partnerships, and Agreements in Support of Climate Action
14:30
16:00
C1 Conference Room, Meeting Centre
THEMATIC SESSION 4A
Exploring Priorities at the Trade, Climate, Debt, and Finance Nexus
How To Foster Integrated Approaches and What Implications for Trade Cooperation?
14:30
16:00
Conference Room 543, Geneva Centre for Security Policy
THEMATIC SESSION 4B
From Fossil Fuels to Net-Zero Energy
Where to for Trade Cooperation That Drives Clean Energy Access and Transitions, and Climate-Resilient Development?
16:00
16:30
Coffee Break
16:30
18:00
C1 Conference Room, Meeting Centre
PANEL 4
Fostering Trade Cooperation on the Climate Crisis Amidst Trade Uncertainty and Challenges of Multilateralism
Strengthening a Community
TCSD 2025 aimed to strengthen an expert community of practice across trade, climate, and development policy communities involving thought leaders from across the world to support the inclusive international cooperation needed for climate action and provide actionable solutions
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