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UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan joins Professor Mariana Mazzucato at the UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose (IIPP) to discuss the key findings of the Trade and Development Report 2025: On the Brink — Trade, Finance and the Reshaping of the Global Economy. Their conversation highlights how trade, industrial policy and finance are becoming increasingly interlinked, and what this means for economic governance, financial stability and the prospects of developing countries amid rising fragmentation. SG Grynspan emphasized that the world is “not on the brink of collapse, but on the brink of a choice,” calling for coordinated reforms to make the global economy more stable, predictable and development-centered. Photo credit: UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose (IIPP) Learn more: <a href="https://unctad.org/publication/trade-and-development-report-2025" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/publication/trade-and-development-report-2025</a> flickr-54960052012.jpg

UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan joins Professor Mariana Mazzucato at the UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose (IIPP) to discuss the key findings of the Trade and Development Report 2025: On the Brink — Trade, Finance and the Reshaping of the Global Economy. Their conversation highlights how trade, industrial policy and finance are becoming increasingly interlinked, and what this means for economic governance, financial stability and the prospects of developing countries amid rising fragmentation. SG Grynspan emphasized that the world is “not on the brink of collapse, but on the brink of a choice,” calling for coordinated reforms to make the global economy more stable, predictable and development-centered. Photo credit: UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose (IIPP) Learn more: <a href="https://unctad.org/publication/trade-and-development-report-2025" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/publication/trade-and-development-report-2025</a> flickr-54960052007.jpg

UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan joins Professor Mariana Mazzucato at the UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose (IIPP) to discuss the key findings of the Trade and Development Report 2025: On the Brink — Trade, Finance and the Reshaping of the Global Economy. Their conversation highlights how trade, industrial policy and finance are becoming increasingly interlinked, and what this means for economic governance, financial stability and the prospects of developing countries amid rising fragmentation. SG Grynspan emphasized that the world is “not on the brink of collapse, but on the brink of a choice,” calling for coordinated reforms to make the global economy more stable, predictable and development-centered. Photo credit: UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose (IIPP) Learn more: <a href="https://unctad.org/publication/trade-and-development-report-2025" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/publication/trade-and-development-report-2025</a> flickr-54961187854.jpg

UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan joins Professor Mariana Mazzucato at the UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose (IIPP) to discuss the key findings of the Trade and Development Report 2025: On the Brink — Trade, Finance and the Reshaping of the Global Economy. Their conversation highlights how trade, industrial policy and finance are becoming increasingly interlinked, and what this means for economic governance, financial stability and the prospects of developing countries amid rising fragmentation. SG Grynspan emphasized that the world is “not on the brink of collapse, but on the brink of a choice,” calling for coordinated reforms to make the global economy more stable, predictable and development-centered. Photo credit: UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose (IIPP) Learn more: <a href="https://unctad.org/publication/trade-and-development-report-2025" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/publication/trade-and-development-report-2025</a> flickr-54961241520.jpg

UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan joins Professor Mariana Mazzucato at the UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose (IIPP) to discuss the key findings of the Trade and Development Report 2025: On the Brink — Trade, Finance and the Reshaping of the Global Economy. Their conversation highlights how trade, industrial policy and finance are becoming increasingly interlinked, and what this means for economic governance, financial stability and the prospects of developing countries amid rising fragmentation. SG Grynspan emphasized that the world is “not on the brink of collapse, but on the brink of a choice,” calling for coordinated reforms to make the global economy more stable, predictable and development-centered. Photo credit: UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose (IIPP) Learn more: <a href="https://unctad.org/publication/trade-and-development-report-2025" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/publication/trade-and-development-report-2025</a> flickr-54961187904.jpg

UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan joins Professor Mariana Mazzucato at the UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose (IIPP) to discuss the key findings of the Trade and Development Report 2025: On the Brink — Trade, Finance and the Reshaping of the Global Economy. Their conversation highlights how trade, industrial policy and finance are becoming increasingly interlinked, and what this means for economic governance, financial stability and the prospects of developing countries amid rising fragmentation. SG Grynspan emphasized that the world is “not on the brink of collapse, but on the brink of a choice,” calling for coordinated reforms to make the global economy more stable, predictable and development-centered. Photo credit: UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose (IIPP) Learn more: <a href="https://unctad.org/publication/trade-and-development-report-2025" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/publication/trade-and-development-report-2025</a> flickr-54961241555.jpg

UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan joins Professor Mariana Mazzucato at the UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose (IIPP) to discuss the key findings of the Trade and Development Report 2025: On the Brink — Trade, Finance and the Reshaping of the Global Economy. Their conversation highlights how trade, industrial policy and finance are becoming increasingly interlinked, and what this means for economic governance, financial stability and the prospects of developing countries amid rising fragmentation. SG Grynspan emphasized that the world is “not on the brink of collapse, but on the brink of a choice,” calling for coordinated reforms to make the global economy more stable, predictable and development-centered. Photo credit: UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose (IIPP) Learn more: <a href="https://unctad.org/publication/trade-and-development-report-2025" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/publication/trade-and-development-report-2025</a> flickr-54961115468.jpg

UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan joins Professor Mariana Mazzucato at the UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose (IIPP) to discuss the key findings of the Trade and Development Report 2025: On the Brink — Trade, Finance and the Reshaping of the Global Economy. Their conversation highlights how trade, industrial policy and finance are becoming increasingly interlinked, and what this means for economic governance, financial stability and the prospects of developing countries amid rising fragmentation. SG Grynspan emphasized that the world is “not on the brink of collapse, but on the brink of a choice,” calling for coordinated reforms to make the global economy more stable, predictable and development-centered. Photo credit: UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose (IIPP) Learn more: <a href="https://unctad.org/publication/trade-and-development-report-2025" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/publication/trade-and-development-report-2025</a> flickr-54961241580.jpg

UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan joins Professor Mariana Mazzucato at the UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose (IIPP) to discuss the key findings of the Trade and Development Report 2025: On the Brink — Trade, Finance and the Reshaping of the Global Economy. Their conversation highlights how trade, industrial policy and finance are becoming increasingly interlinked, and what this means for economic governance, financial stability and the prospects of developing countries amid rising fragmentation. SG Grynspan emphasized that the world is “not on the brink of collapse, but on the brink of a choice,” calling for coordinated reforms to make the global economy more stable, predictable and development-centered. Photo credit: UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose (IIPP) Learn more: <a href="https://unctad.org/publication/trade-and-development-report-2025" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/publication/trade-and-development-report-2025</a> flickr-54960052097.jpg

UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan joins Professor Mariana Mazzucato at the UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose (IIPP) to discuss the key findings of the Trade and Development Report 2025: On the Brink — Trade, Finance and the Reshaping of the Global Economy. Their conversation highlights how trade, industrial policy and finance are becoming increasingly interlinked, and what this means for economic governance, financial stability and the prospects of developing countries amid rising fragmentation. SG Grynspan emphasized that the world is “not on the brink of collapse, but on the brink of a choice,” calling for coordinated reforms to make the global economy more stable, predictable and development-centered. Photo credit: UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose (IIPP) Learn more: <a href="https://unctad.org/publication/trade-and-development-report-2025" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/publication/trade-and-development-report-2025</a> flickr-54961115603.jpg

UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan joins Professor Mariana Mazzucato at the UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose (IIPP) to discuss the key findings of the Trade and Development Report 2025: On the Brink — Trade, Finance and the Reshaping of the Global Economy. Their conversation highlights how trade, industrial policy and finance are becoming increasingly interlinked, and what this means for economic governance, financial stability and the prospects of developing countries amid rising fragmentation. SG Grynspan emphasized that the world is “not on the brink of collapse, but on the brink of a choice,” calling for coordinated reforms to make the global economy more stable, predictable and development-centered. Photo credit: UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose (IIPP) Learn more: <a href="https://unctad.org/publication/trade-and-development-report-2025" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/publication/trade-and-development-report-2025</a> flickr-54960941366.jpg

UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan joins Professor Mariana Mazzucato at the UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose (IIPP) to discuss the key findings of the Trade and Development Report 2025: On the Brink — Trade, Finance and the Reshaping of the Global Economy. Their conversation highlights how trade, industrial policy and finance are becoming increasingly interlinked, and what this means for economic governance, financial stability and the prospects of developing countries amid rising fragmentation. SG Grynspan emphasized that the world is “not on the brink of collapse, but on the brink of a choice,” calling for coordinated reforms to make the global economy more stable, predictable and development-centered. Photo credit: UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose (IIPP) Learn more: <a href="https://unctad.org/publication/trade-and-development-report-2025" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/publication/trade-and-development-report-2025</a> flickr-54961115623.jpg

UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan joins Professor Mariana Mazzucato at the UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose (IIPP) to discuss the key findings of the Trade and Development Report 2025: On the Brink — Trade, Finance and the Reshaping of the Global Economy. Their conversation highlights how trade, industrial policy and finance are becoming increasingly interlinked, and what this means for economic governance, financial stability and the prospects of developing countries amid rising fragmentation. SG Grynspan emphasized that the world is “not on the brink of collapse, but on the brink of a choice,” calling for coordinated reforms to make the global economy more stable, predictable and development-centered. Photo credit: UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose (IIPP) Learn more: <a href="https://unctad.org/publication/trade-and-development-report-2025" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/publication/trade-and-development-report-2025</a> flickr-54961187984.jpg

UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan joins Professor Mariana Mazzucato at the UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose (IIPP) to discuss the key findings of the Trade and Development Report 2025: On the Brink — Trade, Finance and the Reshaping of the Global Economy. Their conversation highlights how trade, industrial policy and finance are becoming increasingly interlinked, and what this means for economic governance, financial stability and the prospects of developing countries amid rising fragmentation. SG Grynspan emphasized that the world is “not on the brink of collapse, but on the brink of a choice,” calling for coordinated reforms to make the global economy more stable, predictable and development-centered. Photo credit: UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose (IIPP) Learn more: <a href="https://unctad.org/publication/trade-and-development-report-2025" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/publication/trade-and-development-report-2025</a> flickr-54961187989.jpg

UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan speaks at Chatham House on 26 November 2025, joining a high-level discussion on how global institutions can adapt to shifting geopolitical dynamics, evolving trade patterns, emerging technologies and climate pressures. In conversation with Sir Mark Lyall Grant and chaired by Dr. Samir Puri, the event explores what “a new multilateralism” means for global cooperation and sustainable development. More info: <a href="https://unctad.org/news/new-multilateralism-unctad-chief-rebeca-grynspan-speak-chatham-house" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/news/new-multilateralism-unctad-chief-rebeca-g...</a> flickr-54950085234.jpg

UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan meets with Baroness Chapman, the United Kingdom’s Minister for Development, to discuss the need for stronger international cooperation and enhanced financing for the global development agenda. SG Grynspan reaffirmed UNCTAD’s commitment as a strategic partner in addressing development challenges and supporting countries in their efforts toward inclusive and sustainable growth. flickr-54950156350.jpg

Official photograph by the Chatham House photographer of UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan participating in a high-level discussion on how global institutions can adapt to shifting geopolitical dynamics, evolving trade patterns, emerging technologies and climate pressures. Photo credit: Ander McIntyre/Chatham House flickr-54948981067.jpg

UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan takes part in the Canning House Roundtable Series, leading a private discussion on emerging trends in multilateralism and their impact on international diplomacy. She shared policy perspectives on trade, sustainable development and the digital economy, highlighting the roles of the United Kingdom and Latin America and the opportunities for deeper, mutually beneficial cooperation that advances people and business alike. Photo credit: UN trade and development/Marcelo Risi More info: <a href="https://www.canninghouse.org/events/roundtable-with-rebeca-grynspan-1" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.canninghouse.org/events/roundtable-with-rebeca-grynsp...</a> flickr-54958363774.jpg

UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan takes part in the Canning House Roundtable Series, leading a private discussion on emerging trends in multilateralism and their impact on international diplomacy. She shared policy perspectives on trade, sustainable development and the digital economy, highlighting the roles of the United Kingdom and Latin America and the opportunities for deeper, mutually beneficial cooperation that advances people and business alike. Photo credit: UN trade and development/Marcelo Risi More info: <a href="https://www.canninghouse.org/events/roundtable-with-rebeca-grynspan-1" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.canninghouse.org/events/roundtable-with-rebeca-grynsp...</a> flickr-54957227532.jpg

UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan attends the signing of a multiyear partnership between UNCTAD and Economist Impact in London. The collaboration, formalized with Jonathan Birdwell, will advance debate and engagement on the future of trade and globalisation, delivering insights, data and analysis to support a sustainable, inclusive and open global economy. flickr-54948617498.jpg

UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan speaks at Chatham House on 26 November 2025, joining a high-level discussion on how global institutions can adapt to shifting geopolitical dynamics, evolving trade patterns, emerging technologies and climate pressures. In conversation with Sir Mark Lyall Grant and chaired by Dr. Samir Puri, the event explores what “a new multilateralism” means for global cooperation and sustainable development. More info: <a href="https://unctad.org/news/new-multilateralism-unctad-chief-rebeca-grynspan-speak-chatham-house" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/news/new-multilateralism-unctad-chief-rebeca-g...</a> flickr-54947440037.jpg

UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan speaks at Chatham House on 26 November 2025, joining a high-level discussion on how global institutions can adapt to shifting geopolitical dynamics, evolving trade patterns, emerging technologies and climate pressures. In conversation with Sir Mark Lyall Grant and chaired by Dr. Samir Puri, the event explores what “a new multilateralism” means for global cooperation and sustainable development. More info: <a href="https://unctad.org/news/new-multilateralism-unctad-chief-rebeca-grynspan-speak-chatham-house" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/news/new-multilateralism-unctad-chief-rebeca-g...</a> flickr-54948625515.jpg

UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan takes part in the Canning House Roundtable Series, leading a private discussion on emerging trends in multilateralism and their impact on international diplomacy. She shared policy perspectives on trade, sustainable development and the digital economy, highlighting the roles of the United Kingdom and Latin America and the opportunities for deeper, mutually beneficial cooperation that advances people and business alike. Photo credit: UN trade and development/Marcelo Risi More info: <a href="https://www.canninghouse.org/events/roundtable-with-rebeca-grynspan-1" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.canninghouse.org/events/roundtable-with-rebeca-grynsp...</a> flickr-54958118991.jpg

UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan stands on Tothill Street / Storey’s Gate in Westminster, London, near Westminster Abbey and the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre. Behind her is the commemorative plaque marking the Methodist Central Hall, where the very first United Nations General Assembly met from 10 January to 14 February 1946. The plaque reads: “To the glory of God and in prayer for peace on Earth this tablet commemorates the first meeting of the General Assembly of the United Nations in the Methodist Central Hall, Westminster Jan. 10 – Feb. 14 1946.&quot; Photo credit: UN trade and development/Marcelo Risi flickr-54959159048.jpg

UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan at CNBC, where she discussed global economic trends, trade dynamics and development priorities in an evolving international landscape. flickr-54959193483.jpg

25 November 2025 — Pedro Manuel Moreno, Deputy Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), briefs the press in Geneva at a hybrid press conference on UNCTAD’s 2025 report on developments in the economy of the Occupied Palestinian Territor. Speakers: •Pedro Manuel Moreno, UN Trade and Development, Deputy Secretary General •Mutasim Elagraa, UN Trade and Development, Coordinator, UNCTAD Assistance to the Palestinian People •Rami Alazzeh, UN Trade and Development, Economist The report documents the devastating economic collapse and humanitarian crisis following the escalation of hostilities since October 2023, with GDP falling to 70% of its 2022 level, unemployment and poverty reaching unprecedented levels, and Gaza’s economy pushed from long-term de-development to near-total destruction, and calls for urgent, coordinated international support to rebuild shattered economic foundations and restore prospects for sustainable development and peace. Photo credit: UN Trade and development/William Albors More info: <a href="https://unctad.org/publication/report-unctad-assistance-palestinian-people-2025" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/publication/report-unctad-assistance-palestini...</a> flickr-54945513411.jpg

25 November 2025 — Pedro Manuel Moreno, Deputy Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), briefs the press in Geneva at a hybrid press conference on UNCTAD’s 2025 report on developments in the economy of the Occupied Palestinian Territor. Speakers: •Pedro Manuel Moreno, UN Trade and Development, Deputy Secretary General •Mutasim Elagraa, UN Trade and Development, Coordinator, UNCTAD Assistance to the Palestinian People •Rami Alazzeh, UN Trade and Development, Economist The report documents the devastating economic collapse and humanitarian crisis following the escalation of hostilities since October 2023, with GDP falling to 70% of its 2022 level, unemployment and poverty reaching unprecedented levels, and Gaza’s economy pushed from long-term de-development to near-total destruction, and calls for urgent, coordinated international support to rebuild shattered economic foundations and restore prospects for sustainable development and peace. Photo credit: UN Trade and development/William Albors More info: <a href="https://unctad.org/publication/report-unctad-assistance-palestinian-people-2025" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/publication/report-unctad-assistance-palestini...</a> flickr-54944632327.jpg

25 November 2025 — Pedro Manuel Moreno, Deputy Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), briefs the press in Geneva at a hybrid press conference on UNCTAD’s 2025 report on developments in the economy of the Occupied Palestinian Territor. Speakers: •Pedro Manuel Moreno, UN Trade and Development, Deputy Secretary General •Mutasim Elagraa, UN Trade and Development, Coordinator, UNCTAD Assistance to the Palestinian People •Rami Alazzeh, UN Trade and Development, Economist The report documents the devastating economic collapse and humanitarian crisis following the escalation of hostilities since October 2023, with GDP falling to 70% of its 2022 level, unemployment and poverty reaching unprecedented levels, and Gaza’s economy pushed from long-term de-development to near-total destruction, and calls for urgent, coordinated international support to rebuild shattered economic foundations and restore prospects for sustainable development and peace. Photo credit: UN Trade and development/William Albors More info: <a href="https://unctad.org/publication/report-unctad-assistance-palestinian-people-2025" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/publication/report-unctad-assistance-palestini...</a> flickr-54945513386.jpg

25 November 2025 — Pedro Manuel Moreno, Deputy Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), briefs the press in Geneva at a hybrid press conference on UNCTAD’s 2025 report on developments in the economy of the Occupied Palestinian Territor. Speakers: •Pedro Manuel Moreno, UN Trade and Development, Deputy Secretary General •Mutasim Elagraa, UN Trade and Development, Coordinator, UNCTAD Assistance to the Palestinian People •Rami Alazzeh, UN Trade and Development, Economist The report documents the devastating economic collapse and humanitarian crisis following the escalation of hostilities since October 2023, with GDP falling to 70% of its 2022 level, unemployment and poverty reaching unprecedented levels, and Gaza’s economy pushed from long-term de-development to near-total destruction, and calls for urgent, coordinated international support to rebuild shattered economic foundations and restore prospects for sustainable development and peace. Photo credit: UN Trade and development/William Albors More info: <a href="https://unctad.org/publication/report-unctad-assistance-palestinian-people-2025" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/publication/report-unctad-assistance-palestini...</a> flickr-54945714773.jpg

25 November 2025 — Pedro Manuel Moreno, Deputy Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), briefs the press in Geneva at a hybrid press conference on UNCTAD’s 2025 report on developments in the economy of the Occupied Palestinian Territor. Speakers: •Pedro Manuel Moreno, UN Trade and Development, Deputy Secretary General •Mutasim Elagraa, UN Trade and Development, Coordinator, UNCTAD Assistance to the Palestinian People •Rami Alazzeh, UN Trade and Development, Economist The report documents the devastating economic collapse and humanitarian crisis following the escalation of hostilities since October 2023, with GDP falling to 70% of its 2022 level, unemployment and poverty reaching unprecedented levels, and Gaza’s economy pushed from long-term de-development to near-total destruction, and calls for urgent, coordinated international support to rebuild shattered economic foundations and restore prospects for sustainable development and peace. Photo credit: UN Trade and development/William Albors More info: <a href="https://unctad.org/publication/report-unctad-assistance-palestinian-people-2025" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/publication/report-unctad-assistance-palestini...</a> flickr-54945714748.jpg