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5 September 2025 - Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares awarded Rebeca Grynspan, Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), the first Isabel Oyarzábal Prize for her lifelong commitment to equality, democracy and multilateralism. The ceremony highlighted the importance of feminist foreign policy and celebrated Grynspan’s pioneering leadership as the first woman to head UNCTAD. More info: <a href="https://www.exteriores.gob.es/es/Comunicacion/NotasPrensa/Paginas/2025_NOTAS_P/Albares-defiende-una-diplomacia-con-mas-mujeres-en-la-entrega-del-galardon-Isabel-Oyarzabal-a-Grynspan.aspx" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.exteriores.gob.es/es/Comunicacion/NotasPrensa/Paginas...</a> flickr-54773389563.jpg

5 September 2025 - Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares awarded Rebeca Grynspan, Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), the first Isabel Oyarzábal Prize for her lifelong commitment to equality, democracy and multilateralism. The ceremony highlighted the importance of feminist foreign policy and celebrated Grynspan’s pioneering leadership as the first woman to head UNCTAD. More info: <a href="https://www.exteriores.gob.es/es/Comunicacion/NotasPrensa/Paginas/2025_NOTAS_P/Albares-defiende-una-diplomacia-con-mas-mujeres-en-la-entrega-del-galardon-Isabel-Oyarzabal-a-Grynspan.aspx" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.exteriores.gob.es/es/Comunicacion/NotasPrensa/Paginas...</a> flickr-54773490350.jpg

5 September 2025 - Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares awarded Rebeca Grynspan, Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), the first Isabel Oyarzábal Prize for her lifelong commitment to equality, democracy and multilateralism. The ceremony highlighted the importance of feminist foreign policy and celebrated Grynspan’s pioneering leadership as the first woman to head UNCTAD. More info: <a href="https://www.exteriores.gob.es/es/Comunicacion/NotasPrensa/Paginas/2025_NOTAS_P/Albares-defiende-una-diplomacia-con-mas-mujeres-en-la-entrega-del-galardon-Isabel-Oyarzabal-a-Grynspan.aspx" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.exteriores.gob.es/es/Comunicacion/NotasPrensa/Paginas...</a> flickr-54773389553.jpg

5 September 2025 - Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares awarded Rebeca Grynspan, Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), the first Isabel Oyarzábal Prize for her lifelong commitment to equality, democracy and multilateralism. The ceremony highlighted the importance of feminist foreign policy and celebrated Grynspan’s pioneering leadership as the first woman to head UNCTAD. More info: <a href="https://www.exteriores.gob.es/es/Comunicacion/NotasPrensa/Paginas/2025_NOTAS_P/Albares-defiende-una-diplomacia-con-mas-mujeres-en-la-entrega-del-galardon-Isabel-Oyarzabal-a-Grynspan.aspx" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.exteriores.gob.es/es/Comunicacion/NotasPrensa/Paginas...</a> flickr-54773378404.jpg

5 September 2025 - Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares awarded Rebeca Grynspan, Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), the first Isabel Oyarzábal Prize for her lifelong commitment to equality, democracy and multilateralism. The ceremony highlighted the importance of feminist foreign policy and celebrated Grynspan’s pioneering leadership as the first woman to head UNCTAD. More info: <a href="https://www.exteriores.gob.es/es/Comunicacion/NotasPrensa/Paginas/2025_NOTAS_P/Albares-defiende-una-diplomacia-con-mas-mujeres-en-la-entrega-del-galardon-Isabel-Oyarzabal-a-Grynspan.aspx" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.exteriores.gob.es/es/Comunicacion/NotasPrensa/Paginas...</a> flickr-54773389583.jpg

4 September 2025 10:00 – 13:00 hrs. Room XXII, Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland Photo Credit : UN Trade and Development, Younah Park. Mr. Pedro Manuel Moreno, Deputy Secretary-General of UNCTAD, met with the China Association for Standardization Sustainable Business and Brands Committee (SBBC) to discuss sustainable business development and brand building. The SBBC brings together leading companies, experts, and thought leaders to integrate social and environmental responsibility into business strategies and to contribute to the achievement of the SDGs. In collaboration with the United Nations, with UNCTAD serving as Secretariat of the UN Forum on Sustainability Standards, the Dialogue focused on the role of Voluntary Sustainability Standards (VSS) in promoting sustainable international trade. Discussions explored how VSS can encourage sustainable production, improve market access, and support brand development, with UNCTAD providing technical and policy guidance. The Dialogue aimed to strengthen cooperation between Chinese enterprises and international partners, enhance understanding of sustainability standards, and generate practical recommendations for integrating sustainability into business and trade practices. The event also marked the delivery of a voluntary commitment by businesses to promote more sustainable practices. More info: <a href="https://unctad.org/meeting/china-sustainable-business-and-brands-senior-dialogue" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/meeting/china-sustainable-business-and-brands-...</a> flickr-54763979942.jpg

4 September 2025 10:00 – 13:00 hrs. Room XXII, Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland Photo Credit : UN Trade and Development, Younah Park. Mr. Pedro Manuel Moreno, Deputy Secretary-General of UNCTAD, met with the China Association for Standardization Sustainable Business and Brands Committee (SBBC) to discuss sustainable business development and brand building. The SBBC brings together leading companies, experts, and thought leaders to integrate social and environmental responsibility into business strategies and to contribute to the achievement of the SDGs. In collaboration with the United Nations, with UNCTAD serving as Secretariat of the UN Forum on Sustainability Standards, the Dialogue focused on the role of Voluntary Sustainability Standards (VSS) in promoting sustainable international trade. Discussions explored how VSS can encourage sustainable production, improve market access, and support brand development, with UNCTAD providing technical and policy guidance. The Dialogue aimed to strengthen cooperation between Chinese enterprises and international partners, enhance understanding of sustainability standards, and generate practical recommendations for integrating sustainability into business and trade practices. The event also marked the delivery of a voluntary commitment by businesses to promote more sustainable practices. More info: <a href="https://unctad.org/meeting/china-sustainable-business-and-brands-senior-dialogue" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/meeting/china-sustainable-business-and-brands-...</a> flickr-54765063423.jpg

4 September 2025 10:00 – 13:00 hrs. Room XXII, Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland Photo Credit : UN Trade and Development, Younah Park. Mr. Pedro Manuel Moreno, Deputy Secretary-General of UNCTAD, met with the China Association for Standardization Sustainable Business and Brands Committee (SBBC) to discuss sustainable business development and brand building. The SBBC brings together leading companies, experts, and thought leaders to integrate social and environmental responsibility into business strategies and to contribute to the achievement of the SDGs. In collaboration with the United Nations, with UNCTAD serving as Secretariat of the UN Forum on Sustainability Standards, the Dialogue focused on the role of Voluntary Sustainability Standards (VSS) in promoting sustainable international trade. Discussions explored how VSS can encourage sustainable production, improve market access, and support brand development, with UNCTAD providing technical and policy guidance. The Dialogue aimed to strengthen cooperation between Chinese enterprises and international partners, enhance understanding of sustainability standards, and generate practical recommendations for integrating sustainability into business and trade practices. The event also marked the delivery of a voluntary commitment by businesses to promote more sustainable practices. More info: <a href="https://unctad.org/meeting/china-sustainable-business-and-brands-senior-dialogue" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/meeting/china-sustainable-business-and-brands-...</a> flickr-54765060939.jpg

4 September 2025 10:00 – 13:00 hrs. Room XXII, Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland Photo Credit : UN Trade and Development, Younah Park. Mr. Pedro Manuel Moreno, Deputy Secretary-General of UNCTAD, met with the China Association for Standardization Sustainable Business and Brands Committee (SBBC) to discuss sustainable business development and brand building. The SBBC brings together leading companies, experts, and thought leaders to integrate social and environmental responsibility into business strategies and to contribute to the achievement of the SDGs. In collaboration with the United Nations, with UNCTAD serving as Secretariat of the UN Forum on Sustainability Standards, the Dialogue focused on the role of Voluntary Sustainability Standards (VSS) in promoting sustainable international trade. Discussions explored how VSS can encourage sustainable production, improve market access, and support brand development, with UNCTAD providing technical and policy guidance. The Dialogue aimed to strengthen cooperation between Chinese enterprises and international partners, enhance understanding of sustainability standards, and generate practical recommendations for integrating sustainability into business and trade practices. The event also marked the delivery of a voluntary commitment by businesses to promote more sustainable practices. More info: <a href="https://unctad.org/meeting/china-sustainable-business-and-brands-senior-dialogue" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/meeting/china-sustainable-business-and-brands-...</a> flickr-54763979937.jpg

4 September 2025 10:00 – 13:00 hrs. Room XXII, Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland Photo Credit : UN Trade and Development, Younah Park. In this photo: Ms. Luz María de la Mora, Director of the Division on International Trade and Commodities, UNCTAD Mr. Pedro Manuel Moreno, Deputy Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), met with the China Association for Standardization Sustainable Business and Brands Committee (SBBC) to discuss sustainable business development and brand building. The SBBC brings together leading companies, experts, and thought leaders to integrate social and environmental responsibility into business strategies and to contribute to the achievement of the SDGs. In collaboration with the United Nations, with UNCTAD serving as Secretariat of the UN Forum on Sustainability Standards, the Dialogue focused on the role of Voluntary Sustainability Standards (VSS) in promoting sustainable international trade. Discussions explored how VSS can encourage sustainable production, improve market access, and support brand development, with UNCTAD providing technical and policy guidance. The Dialogue aimed to strengthen cooperation between Chinese enterprises and international partners, enhance understanding of sustainability standards, and generate practical recommendations for integrating sustainability into business and trade practices. The event also marked the delivery of a voluntary commitment by businesses to promote more sustainable practices. More info: <a href="https://unctad.org/meeting/china-sustainable-business-and-brands-senior-dialogue" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/meeting/china-sustainable-business-and-brands-...</a> flickr-54765063468.jpg

4 September 2025 10:00 – 13:00 hrs. Room XXII, Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland Photo Credit : UN Trade and Development, Younah Park. In this photo: Ms. Luz María de la Mora, Director of the Division on International Trade and Commodities, UNCTAD Mr. Pedro Manuel Moreno, Deputy Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), met with the China Association for Standardization Sustainable Business and Brands Committee (SBBC) to discuss sustainable business development and brand building. The SBBC brings together leading companies, experts, and thought leaders to integrate social and environmental responsibility into business strategies and to contribute to the achievement of the SDGs. In collaboration with the United Nations, with UNCTAD serving as Secretariat of the UN Forum on Sustainability Standards, the Dialogue focused on the role of Voluntary Sustainability Standards (VSS) in promoting sustainable international trade. Discussions explored how VSS can encourage sustainable production, improve market access, and support brand development, with UNCTAD providing technical and policy guidance. The Dialogue aimed to strengthen cooperation between Chinese enterprises and international partners, enhance understanding of sustainability standards, and generate practical recommendations for integrating sustainability into business and trade practices. The event also marked the delivery of a voluntary commitment by businesses to promote more sustainable practices. More info: <a href="https://unctad.org/meeting/china-sustainable-business-and-brands-senior-dialogue" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/meeting/china-sustainable-business-and-brands-...</a> flickr-54763979957.jpg

4 September 2025 10:00 – 13:00 hrs. Room XXII, Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland Photo Credit : UN Trade and Development, William Albors. In the photo: Mr. Pedro Manuel Moreno, Deputy Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Mr. Pedro Manuel Moreno, Deputy Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), met with the China Association for Standardization Sustainable Business and Brands Committee (SBBC) to discuss sustainable business development and brand building. The SBBC brings together leading companies, experts, and thought leaders to integrate social and environmental responsibility into business strategies and to contribute to the achievement of the SDGs. In collaboration with the United Nations, with UNCTAD serving as Secretariat of the UN Forum on Sustainability Standards, the Dialogue focused on the role of Voluntary Sustainability Standards (VSS) in promoting sustainable international trade. Discussions explored how VSS can encourage sustainable production, improve market access, and support brand development, with UNCTAD providing technical and policy guidance. The Dialogue aimed to strengthen cooperation between Chinese enterprises and international partners, enhance understanding of sustainability standards, and generate practical recommendations for integrating sustainability into business and trade practices. The event also marked the delivery of a voluntary commitment by businesses to promote more sustainable practices. More info: <a href="https://unctad.org/meeting/china-sustainable-business-and-brands-senior-dialogue" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/meeting/china-sustainable-business-and-brands-...</a> flickr-54764846983.jpg

4 September 2025 10:00 – 13:00 hrs. Room XXII, Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland Photo Credit : UN Trade and Development, William Albors. In the photo: Mr. Pedro Manuel Moreno, Deputy Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Mr. Pedro Manuel Moreno, Deputy Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), met with the China Association for Standardization Sustainable Business and Brands Committee (SBBC) to discuss sustainable business development and brand building. The SBBC brings together leading companies, experts, and thought leaders to integrate social and environmental responsibility into business strategies and to contribute to the achievement of the SDGs. In collaboration with the United Nations, with UNCTAD serving as Secretariat of the UN Forum on Sustainability Standards, the Dialogue focused on the role of Voluntary Sustainability Standards (VSS) in promoting sustainable international trade. Discussions explored how VSS can encourage sustainable production, improve market access, and support brand development, with UNCTAD providing technical and policy guidance. The Dialogue aimed to strengthen cooperation between Chinese enterprises and international partners, enhance understanding of sustainability standards, and generate practical recommendations for integrating sustainability into business and trade practices. The event also marked the delivery of a voluntary commitment by businesses to promote more sustainable practices. More info: <a href="https://unctad.org/meeting/china-sustainable-business-and-brands-senior-dialogue" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/meeting/china-sustainable-business-and-brands-...</a> flickr-54764842019.jpg

4 September 2025 10:00 – 13:00 hrs. Room XXII, Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland Photo Credit : UN Trade and Development, William Albors. Mr. Pedro Manuel Moreno, Deputy Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), met with the China Association for Standardization Sustainable Business and Brands Committee (SBBC) to discuss sustainable business development and brand building. The SBBC brings together leading companies, experts, and thought leaders to integrate social and environmental responsibility into business strategies and to contribute to the achievement of the SDGs. In collaboration with the United Nations, with UNCTAD serving as Secretariat of the UN Forum on Sustainability Standards, the Dialogue focused on the role of Voluntary Sustainability Standards (VSS) in promoting sustainable international trade. Discussions explored how VSS can encourage sustainable production, improve market access, and support brand development, with UNCTAD providing technical and policy guidance. The Dialogue aimed to strengthen cooperation between Chinese enterprises and international partners, enhance understanding of sustainability standards, and generate practical recommendations for integrating sustainability into business and trade practices. The event also marked the delivery of a voluntary commitment by businesses to promote more sustainable practices. More info: <a href="https://unctad.org/meeting/china-sustainable-business-and-brands-senior-dialogue" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/meeting/china-sustainable-business-and-brands-...</a> flickr-54764606351.jpg

4 September 2025 10:00 – 13:00 hrs. Room XXII, Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland Photo Credit : UN Trade and Development, William Albors. In the photo: Mr. Paulo Mortara Batistic, Associate Economic Affairs Officer of UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), United Nations Forum on Sustainability Standards (UNFSS) Mr. Pedro Manuel Moreno, Deputy Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), met with the China Association for Standardization Sustainable Business and Brands Committee (SBBC) to discuss sustainable business development and brand building. The SBBC brings together leading companies, experts, and thought leaders to integrate social and environmental responsibility into business strategies and to contribute to the achievement of the SDGs. In collaboration with the United Nations, with UNCTAD serving as Secretariat of the UN Forum on Sustainability Standards, the Dialogue focused on the role of Voluntary Sustainability Standards (VSS) in promoting sustainable international trade. Discussions explored how VSS can encourage sustainable production, improve market access, and support brand development, with UNCTAD providing technical and policy guidance. The Dialogue aimed to strengthen cooperation between Chinese enterprises and international partners, enhance understanding of sustainability standards, and generate practical recommendations for integrating sustainability into business and trade practices. The event also marked the delivery of a voluntary commitment by businesses to promote more sustainable practices. More info: <a href="https://unctad.org/meeting/china-sustainable-business-and-brands-senior-dialogue" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/meeting/china-sustainable-business-and-brands-...</a> flickr-54763761662.jpg

4 September 2025 10:00 – 13:00 hrs. Room XXII, Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland Photo Credit : UN Trade and Development, William Albors. Mr. Pedro Manuel Moreno, Deputy Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD),met with the China Association for Standardization Sustainable Business and Brands Committee (SBBC) to discuss sustainable business development and brand building. The SBBC brings together leading companies, experts, and thought leaders to integrate social and environmental responsibility into business strategies and to contribute to the achievement of the SDGs. In collaboration with the United Nations, with UNCTAD serving as Secretariat of the UN Forum on Sustainability Standards, the Dialogue focused on the role of Voluntary Sustainability Standards (VSS) in promoting sustainable international trade. Discussions explored how VSS can encourage sustainable production, improve market access, and support brand development, with UNCTAD providing technical and policy guidance. The Dialogue aimed to strengthen cooperation between Chinese enterprises and international partners, enhance understanding of sustainability standards, and generate practical recommendations for integrating sustainability into business and trade practices. The event also marked the delivery of a voluntary commitment by businesses to promote more sustainable practices. More info: <a href="https://unctad.org/meeting/china-sustainable-business-and-brands-senior-dialogue" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/meeting/china-sustainable-business-and-brands-...</a> flickr-54764952225.jpg

4 September 2025 10:00 – 13:00 hrs. Room XXII, Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland Photo Credit : UN Trade and Development, William Albors. Mr. Pedro Manuel Moreno, Deputy Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD),met with the China Association for Standardization Sustainable Business and Brands Committee (SBBC) to discuss sustainable business development and brand building. The SBBC brings together leading companies, experts, and thought leaders to integrate social and environmental responsibility into business strategies and to contribute to the achievement of the SDGs. In collaboration with the United Nations, with UNCTAD serving as Secretariat of the UN Forum on Sustainability Standards, the Dialogue focused on the role of Voluntary Sustainability Standards (VSS) in promoting sustainable international trade. Discussions explored how VSS can encourage sustainable production, improve market access, and support brand development, with UNCTAD providing technical and policy guidance. The Dialogue aimed to strengthen cooperation between Chinese enterprises and international partners, enhance understanding of sustainability standards, and generate practical recommendations for integrating sustainability into business and trade practices. The event also marked the delivery of a voluntary commitment by businesses to promote more sustainable practices. More info: <a href="https://unctad.org/meeting/china-sustainable-business-and-brands-senior-dialogue" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/meeting/china-sustainable-business-and-brands-...</a> flickr-54763761692.jpg

4 September 2025 10:00 – 13:00 hrs. Room XXII, Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland Photo Credit : UN Trade and Development, William Albors. Mr. Pedro Manuel Moreno, Deputy Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD),met with the China Association for Standardization Sustainable Business and Brands Committee (SBBC) to discuss sustainable business development and brand building. The SBBC brings together leading companies, experts, and thought leaders to integrate social and environmental responsibility into business strategies and to contribute to the achievement of the SDGs. In collaboration with the United Nations, with UNCTAD serving as Secretariat of the UN Forum on Sustainability Standards, the Dialogue focused on the role of Voluntary Sustainability Standards (VSS) in promoting sustainable international trade. Discussions explored how VSS can encourage sustainable production, improve market access, and support brand development, with UNCTAD providing technical and policy guidance. The Dialogue aimed to strengthen cooperation between Chinese enterprises and international partners, enhance understanding of sustainability standards, and generate practical recommendations for integrating sustainability into business and trade practices. The event also marked the delivery of a voluntary commitment by businesses to promote more sustainable practices. More info: <a href="https://unctad.org/meeting/china-sustainable-business-and-brands-senior-dialogue" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/meeting/china-sustainable-business-and-brands-...</a> flickr-54764847248.jpg

4 September 2025 10:00 – 13:00 hrs. Room XXII, Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland Photo Credit : UN Trade and Development, William Albors. Mr. Pedro Manuel Moreno, Deputy Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD),met with the China Association for Standardization Sustainable Business and Brands Committee (SBBC) to discuss sustainable business development and brand building. The SBBC brings together leading companies, experts, and thought leaders to integrate social and environmental responsibility into business strategies and to contribute to the achievement of the SDGs. In collaboration with the United Nations, with UNCTAD serving as Secretariat of the UN Forum on Sustainability Standards, the Dialogue focused on the role of Voluntary Sustainability Standards (VSS) in promoting sustainable international trade. Discussions explored how VSS can encourage sustainable production, improve market access, and support brand development, with UNCTAD providing technical and policy guidance. The Dialogue aimed to strengthen cooperation between Chinese enterprises and international partners, enhance understanding of sustainability standards, and generate practical recommendations for integrating sustainability into business and trade practices. The event also marked the delivery of a voluntary commitment by businesses to promote more sustainable practices. More info: <a href="https://unctad.org/meeting/china-sustainable-business-and-brands-senior-dialogue" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/meeting/china-sustainable-business-and-brands-...</a> flickr-54764842204.jpg

4 September 2025 10:00 – 13:00 hrs. Room XXII, Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland Photo Credit : UN Trade and Development, William Albors. Mr. Pedro Manuel Moreno, Deputy Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), met with the China Association for Standardization Sustainable Business and Brands Committee (SBBC) to discuss sustainable business development and brand building. The SBBC brings together leading companies, experts, and thought leaders to integrate social and environmental responsibility into business strategies and to contribute to the achievement of the SDGs. In collaboration with the United Nations, with UNCTAD serving as Secretariat of the UN Forum on Sustainability Standards, the Dialogue focused on the role of Voluntary Sustainability Standards (VSS) in promoting sustainable international trade. Discussions explored how VSS can encourage sustainable production, improve market access, and support brand development, with UNCTAD providing technical and policy guidance. The Dialogue aimed to strengthen cooperation between Chinese enterprises and international partners, enhance understanding of sustainability standards, and generate practical recommendations for integrating sustainability into business and trade practices. The event also marked the delivery of a voluntary commitment by businesses to promote more sustainable practices. More info: <a href="https://unctad.org/meeting/china-sustainable-business-and-brands-senior-dialogue" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/meeting/china-sustainable-business-and-brands-...</a> flickr-54764842189.jpg

4 September 2025 10:00 – 13:00 hrs. Room XXII, Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland Photo Credit : UN Trade and Development, William Albors. Mr. Pedro Manuel Moreno, Deputy Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), met with the China Association for Standardization Sustainable Business and Brands Committee (SBBC) to discuss sustainable business development and brand building. The SBBC brings together leading companies, experts, and thought leaders to integrate social and environmental responsibility into business strategies and to contribute to the achievement of the SDGs. In collaboration with the United Nations, with UNCTAD serving as Secretariat of the UN Forum on Sustainability Standards, the Dialogue focused on the role of Voluntary Sustainability Standards (VSS) in promoting sustainable international trade. Discussions explored how VSS can encourage sustainable production, improve market access, and support brand development, with UNCTAD providing technical and policy guidance. The Dialogue aimed to strengthen cooperation between Chinese enterprises and international partners, enhance understanding of sustainability standards, and generate practical recommendations for integrating sustainability into business and trade practices. The event also marked the delivery of a voluntary commitment by businesses to promote more sustainable practices. More info: <a href="https://unctad.org/meeting/china-sustainable-business-and-brands-senior-dialogue" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/meeting/china-sustainable-business-and-brands-...</a> flickr-54764952330.jpg

4 September 2025 10:00 – 13:00 hrs. Room XXII, Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland Photo Credit : UN Trade and Development, William Albors. In the photo: H.E. Mr. Chen Xu, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Permanent Mission of the People's Republic of China to the United Nations Office at Geneva and other international organizations in Switzerland. Mr. Pedro Manuel Moreno, Deputy Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), met with the China Association for Standardization Sustainable Business and Brands Committee (SBBC) to discuss sustainable business development and brand building. The SBBC brings together leading companies, experts, and thought leaders to integrate social and environmental responsibility into business strategies and to contribute to the achievement of the SDGs. In collaboration with the United Nations, with UNCTAD serving as Secretariat of the UN Forum on Sustainability Standards, the Dialogue focused on the role of Voluntary Sustainability Standards (VSS) in promoting sustainable international trade. Discussions explored how VSS can encourage sustainable production, improve market access, and support brand development, with UNCTAD providing technical and policy guidance. The Dialogue aimed to strengthen cooperation between Chinese enterprises and international partners, enhance understanding of sustainability standards, and generate practical recommendations for integrating sustainability into business and trade practices. The event also marked the delivery of a voluntary commitment by businesses to promote more sustainable practices. More info: <a href="https://unctad.org/meeting/china-sustainable-business-and-brands-senior-dialogue" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/meeting/china-sustainable-business-and-brands-...</a> flickr-54764847213.jpg

4 September 2025 10:00 – 13:00 hrs. Room XXII, Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland Photo Credit : UN Trade and Development, William Albors. In the photo: Mr. Pedro Manuel Moreno, Deputy Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), H.E. Mr. Chen Xu, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Permanent Mission of the People's Republic of China to the United Nations Office at Geneva and other international organizations in Switzerland. Mr. Pedro Manuel Moreno, Deputy Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), met with the China Association for Standardization Sustainable Business and Brands Committee (SBBC) to discuss sustainable business development and brand building. The SBBC brings together leading companies, experts, and thought leaders to integrate social and environmental responsibility into business strategies and to contribute to the achievement of the SDGs. In collaboration with the United Nations, with UNCTAD serving as Secretariat of the UN Forum on Sustainability Standards, the Dialogue focused on the role of Voluntary Sustainability Standards (VSS) in promoting sustainable international trade. Discussions explored how VSS can encourage sustainable production, improve market access, and support brand development, with UNCTAD providing technical and policy guidance. The Dialogue aimed to strengthen cooperation between Chinese enterprises and international partners, enhance understanding of sustainability standards, and generate practical recommendations for integrating sustainability into business and trade practices. The event also marked the delivery of a voluntary commitment by businesses to promote more sustainable practices. More info: <a href="https://unctad.org/meeting/china-sustainable-business-and-brands-senior-dialogue" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/meeting/china-sustainable-business-and-brands-...</a> flickr-54764842004.jpg

4 September 2025 10:00 – 13:00 hrs. Room XXII, Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland Photo Credit : UN Trade and Development, William Albors. In the photo: Mr. Pedro Manuel Moreno, Deputy Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), H.E. Mr. Chen Xu, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Permanent Mission of the People's Republic of China to the United Nations Office at Geneva and other international organizations in Switzerland. Mr. Pedro Manuel Moreno, Deputy Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), met with the China Association for Standardization Sustainable Business and Brands Committee (SBBC) to discuss sustainable business development and brand building. The SBBC brings together leading companies, experts, and thought leaders to integrate social and environmental responsibility into business strategies and to contribute to the achievement of the SDGs. In collaboration with the United Nations, with UNCTAD serving as Secretariat of the UN Forum on Sustainability Standards, the Dialogue focused on the role of Voluntary Sustainability Standards (VSS) in promoting sustainable international trade. Discussions explored how VSS can encourage sustainable production, improve market access, and support brand development, with UNCTAD providing technical and policy guidance. The Dialogue aimed to strengthen cooperation between Chinese enterprises and international partners, enhance understanding of sustainability standards, and generate practical recommendations for integrating sustainability into business and trade practices. The event also marked the delivery of a voluntary commitment by businesses to promote more sustainable practices. More info: <a href="https://unctad.org/meeting/china-sustainable-business-and-brands-senior-dialogue" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/meeting/china-sustainable-business-and-brands-...</a> flickr-54764952155.jpg

4 September 2025 10:00 – 13:00 hrs. Room XXII, Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland Photo Credit : UN Trade and Development, William Albors. In the photo: Mr. Pedro Manuel Moreno, Deputy Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), H.E. Mr. Chen Xu, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Permanent Mission of the People's Republic of China to the United Nations Office at Geneva and other international organizations in Switzerland. Mr. Pedro Manuel Moreno, Deputy Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), met with the China Association for Standardization Sustainable Business and Brands Committee (SBBC) to discuss sustainable business development and brand building. The SBBC brings together leading companies, experts, and thought leaders to integrate social and environmental responsibility into business strategies and to contribute to the achievement of the SDGs. In collaboration with the United Nations, with UNCTAD serving as Secretariat of the UN Forum on Sustainability Standards, the Dialogue focused on the role of Voluntary Sustainability Standards (VSS) in promoting sustainable international trade. Discussions explored how VSS can encourage sustainable production, improve market access, and support brand development, with UNCTAD providing technical and policy guidance. The Dialogue aimed to strengthen cooperation between Chinese enterprises and international partners, enhance understanding of sustainability standards, and generate practical recommendations for integrating sustainability into business and trade practices. The event also marked the delivery of a voluntary commitment by businesses to promote more sustainable practices. More info: <a href="https://unctad.org/meeting/china-sustainable-business-and-brands-senior-dialogue" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/meeting/china-sustainable-business-and-brands-...</a> flickr-54764841994.jpg

4 September 2025 10:00 – 13:00 hrs. Room XXII, Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland Photo Credit : UN Trade and Development, William Albors. Mr. Pedro Manuel Moreno, Deputy Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD),met with the China Association for Standardization Sustainable Business and Brands Committee (SBBC) to discuss sustainable business development and brand building. The SBBC brings together leading companies, experts, and thought leaders to integrate social and environmental responsibility into business strategies and to contribute to the achievement of the SDGs. In collaboration with the United Nations, with UNCTAD serving as Secretariat of the UN Forum on Sustainability Standards, the Dialogue focused on the role of Voluntary Sustainability Standards (VSS) in promoting sustainable international trade. Discussions explored how VSS can encourage sustainable production, improve market access, and support brand development, with UNCTAD providing technical and policy guidance. The Dialogue aimed to strengthen cooperation between Chinese enterprises and international partners, enhance understanding of sustainability standards, and generate practical recommendations for integrating sustainability into business and trade practices. The event also marked the delivery of a voluntary commitment by businesses to promote more sustainable practices. More info: <a href="https://unctad.org/meeting/china-sustainable-business-and-brands-senior-dialogue" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/meeting/china-sustainable-business-and-brands-...</a> flickr-54764842149.jpg

4 September 2025 10:00 – 13:00 hrs. Room XXII, Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland Photo Credit : UN Trade and Development, William Albors. In the photo: Mr. Pedro Manuel Moreno, Deputy Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), H.E. Mr. Chen Xu, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Permanent Mission of the People's Republic of China to the United Nations Office at Geneva and other international organizations in Switzerland. Mr. Pedro Manuel Moreno, Deputy Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), met with the China Association for Standardization Sustainable Business and Brands Committee (SBBC) to discuss sustainable business development and brand building. The SBBC brings together leading companies, experts, and thought leaders to integrate social and environmental responsibility into business strategies and to contribute to the achievement of the SDGs. In collaboration with the United Nations, with UNCTAD serving as Secretariat of the UN Forum on Sustainability Standards, the Dialogue focused on the role of Voluntary Sustainability Standards (VSS) in promoting sustainable international trade. Discussions explored how VSS can encourage sustainable production, improve market access, and support brand development, with UNCTAD providing technical and policy guidance. The Dialogue aimed to strengthen cooperation between Chinese enterprises and international partners, enhance understanding of sustainability standards, and generate practical recommendations for integrating sustainability into business and trade practices. The event also marked the delivery of a voluntary commitment by businesses to promote more sustainable practices. More info: <a href="https://unctad.org/meeting/china-sustainable-business-and-brands-senior-dialogue" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/meeting/china-sustainable-business-and-brands-...</a> flickr-54764847308.jpg

4 September 2025 10:00 – 13:00 hrs. Room XXII, Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland Photo Credit : UN Trade and Development, William Albors. In the photo: Mr. Pedro Manuel Moreno, Deputy Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), H.E. Mr. Chen Xu, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Permanent Mission of the People's Republic of China to the United Nations Office at Geneva and other international organizations in Switzerland. Mr. Pedro Manuel Moreno, Deputy Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), met with the China Association for Standardization Sustainable Business and Brands Committee (SBBC) to discuss sustainable business development and brand building. The SBBC brings together leading companies, experts, and thought leaders to integrate social and environmental responsibility into business strategies and to contribute to the achievement of the SDGs. In collaboration with the United Nations, with UNCTAD serving as Secretariat of the UN Forum on Sustainability Standards, the Dialogue focused on the role of Voluntary Sustainability Standards (VSS) in promoting sustainable international trade. Discussions explored how VSS can encourage sustainable production, improve market access, and support brand development, with UNCTAD providing technical and policy guidance. The Dialogue aimed to strengthen cooperation between Chinese enterprises and international partners, enhance understanding of sustainability standards, and generate practical recommendations for integrating sustainability into business and trade practices. The event also marked the delivery of a voluntary commitment by businesses to promote more sustainable practices. More info: <a href="https://unctad.org/meeting/china-sustainable-business-and-brands-senior-dialogue" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/meeting/china-sustainable-business-and-brands-...</a> flickr-54764952410.jpg

4 September 2025 10:00 – 13:00 hrs. Room XXII, Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland Photo Credit : UN Trade and Development, William Albors. Mr. Pedro Manuel Moreno, Deputy Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), met with the China Association for Standardization Sustainable Business and Brands Committee (SBBC) to discuss sustainable business development and brand building. The SBBC brings together leading companies, experts, and thought leaders to integrate social and environmental responsibility into business strategies and to contribute to the achievement of the SDGs. In collaboration with the United Nations, with UNCTAD serving as Secretariat of the UN Forum on Sustainability Standards, the Dialogue focused on the role of Voluntary Sustainability Standards (VSS) in promoting sustainable international trade. Discussions explored how VSS can encourage sustainable production, improve market access, and support brand development, with UNCTAD providing technical and policy guidance. The Dialogue aimed to strengthen cooperation between Chinese enterprises and international partners, enhance understanding of sustainability standards, and generate practical recommendations for integrating sustainability into business and trade practices. The event also marked the delivery of a voluntary commitment by businesses to promote more sustainable practices. More info: <a href="https://unctad.org/meeting/china-sustainable-business-and-brands-senior-dialogue" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/meeting/china-sustainable-business-and-brands-...</a> flickr-54764952390.jpg

4 September 2025 10:00 – 13:00 hrs. Room XXII, Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland Photo Credit : UN Trade and Development, William Albors. In this photo: Mr. Jia Chao, President of Europe Business Center, LONGi Green Energy Mr. Pedro Manuel Moreno, Deputy Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), met with the China Association for Standardization Sustainable Business and Brands Committee (SBBC) to discuss sustainable business development and brand building. The SBBC brings together leading companies, experts, and thought leaders to integrate social and environmental responsibility into business strategies and to contribute to the achievement of the SDGs. In collaboration with the United Nations, with UNCTAD serving as Secretariat of the UN Forum on Sustainability Standards, the Dialogue focused on the role of Voluntary Sustainability Standards (VSS) in promoting sustainable international trade. Discussions explored how VSS can encourage sustainable production, improve market access, and support brand development, with UNCTAD providing technical and policy guidance. The Dialogue aimed to strengthen cooperation between Chinese enterprises and international partners, enhance understanding of sustainability standards, and generate practical recommendations for integrating sustainability into business and trade practices. The event also marked the delivery of a voluntary commitment by businesses to promote more sustainable practices. More info: <a href="https://unctad.org/meeting/china-sustainable-business-and-brands-senior-dialogue" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/meeting/china-sustainable-business-and-brands-...</a> flickr-54764606536.jpg