DDG Paugam: Trade is key to food and nutrition security
9 December 2024
Geneva, Switzerland – The World Trade Organization’s (WTO) Deputy Director-General, Jean-Marie Paugam, today stressed that trade is key to food and nutrition security, and called for a renewed commitment to the multilateral trading system.
Speaking at a side event at the WTO’s Public Forum, DDG Paugam said that the global food system is facing a number of challenges, including climate change, population growth, and conflict. He said that trade can help to address these challenges by providing access to food for those who need it, and by helping to stabilize food prices.
“Trade is not a magic bullet, but it is an essential tool for food and nutrition security,” DDG Paugam said. “It can help to ensure that everyone has access to the food they need, when they need it, and at a price they can afford.”
DDG Paugam said that the WTO is committed to supporting its members in their efforts to achieve food and nutrition security. He said that the organization is working to reduce trade barriers, improve market access, and promote transparency in the global food system.
“We believe that trade can make a real difference in the lives of people around the world,” DDG Paugam said. “We urge all of our members to recommit to the multilateral trading system and to work together to ensure that trade continues to play a vital role in food and nutrition security.”
The event was attended by a number of representatives from governments, international organizations, and the private sector. They discussed the challenges and opportunities facing the global food system, and the role that trade can play in addressing them.
Additional information
The WTO is a member-driven organization that regulates international trade. It has 164 members, accounting for over 98% of global trade.
The WTO’s mission is to promote free and fair trade among its members. It does this by negotiating and enforcing trade agreements, and by providing a forum for members to discuss trade issues.
The WTO’s work on food and nutrition security is part of its broader work on sustainable development. The organization believes that trade can play a key role in promoting economic growth, reducing poverty, and improving food security.
Media contact
Keith Rockwell WTO Spokesperson Tel: +41 22 739 5005 Email: keith.rockwell@wto.org
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