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June 3, 2025

The 6th UNFSS Flagship Report: “The Future of Sustainable Trade: Due diligence initiatives, voluntary sustainability standards and developing countries”

As global trade evolves, so does the responsibility it carries. The latest UNCTAD report, “The Future of Sustainable Trade: Due diligence initiatives, voluntary sustainability standards and developing countries”, paints a picture of a world where sustainability is no longer optional—it’s becoming a requirement and ethical imperative. At the heart of this transformation is the rise of mandatory due diligence regulations. Countries, particularly developed ones, are enacting laws that require companies to ensure their supply chains are free from environmental harm

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May 19, 2025

The Changing Landscape of Sustainability Governance. What next for VSS? 

This article builds upon the discussions that were held at the UNFSS Academic Advisory Council meeting 2025, 31st March and 1st of April 2025, at the German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS) . The global sustainability governance landscape is rapidly transforming. A new global order is emerging, more fragmented in nature and shaped by regulatory approaches. New due diligence now requires businesses to ensure their supply chains do not harm people or the planet. These laws require companies to

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