Geneva Insights - November 2024

Welcome to the November Edition of the Geneva Insights Newsletter, covering key international discussions and policy developments in trade, technology, health and sustainability. The WTO's TRIPS Council will meet to discuss updates on intellectual property, alongside a review of the TRIPS Agreement's impact over the last 30 years. Also, WTO members gather to advance the Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform initiative, aiming to promote sustainability by addressing harmful subsidies. Standards and regulatory committees will examine technical trade barriers, with a focus on decarbonization and sustainable trade practices, while meetings on transport standards will address dangerous goods and sustainable food systems. Communications sessions by the ITU cover the responsible use of outer space and digital inclusion, with advancements in 5G and content delivery standards. Health highlights include a WHO negotiation on a pandemic preparedness treaty and a global dialogue on essential in vitro diagnostics. Environmentally, the Basel, Rotterdam, and Stockholm conventions will align efforts on chemical and waste management, and discussions on alternatives to DDT under the Stockholm Convention will prioritize sustainable disease control.