TWN's @nithinramakris co-authors a paper @NaturePortfolio. With @ColinJCarlson @tpoi & other academics they introduce the LISTEN principles, a framework for governing genetic sequence databases that supports benefit-sharing & open science 🔓. Read more🔗

The latest declaration doesn't tackle patent barriers & relies on voluntary terms, which won't ensure access. As a consequence, we can cite that the cancer fatality rate in low human development index countries is much higher than in high HDI ones. Read➡️

Weakest UN declaration on NCDs yet 📃. Latest UN draft declaration on noncommunicable diseases removes references to TRIPS flexibilities. Cancer, diabetes & other NCDs dominate new drug pipelines, but developing countries face soaring prices. Read➡️

Financing whom?.The FFD4 Conference fell short on debt reform & favored private #finance, which rarely reaches the Global South. The outcome upheld old power imbalances, blocking meaningful change for fair & democratic global #economic governance. ➡️

At #WIPO GA (8–17 July), TWN raised deep concerns on IP’s role in inequality, technical barriers, and green transition. #TRIPS #AI. ➡️

#Trade: Brazil draws the line against 50% #tariff threat by Trump. Lula rebukes US interference, invokes Reciprocity Law for countermeasures. Trump also announces 50% copper tariff, citing national security. ➡️

#Trade: US tariff hike could reduce LDC exports by up to 77%, hitting jobs & graduation prospects where Cambodia, Bangladesh face steepest losses. #UNSD. ➡️

#Trade: Trump threatens 50% #tariffs on Brazil on political grounds. This is the most alarming development in the global #trading system, where the US is ready to impose reciprocal tariffs on extraneous grounds and destroy the rule of law permanently. ➡️

#Trade: Trump seeks to extract “payment” for reciprocal #tariffs by 1 August or face steep tariffs—25–50%, even for least-developed countries. Threats target #BRICS allies, with copper tariffs added. EU, India, Japan see pressure for market access. ➡️

#WTO: US Congressional delegation to visit WTO on 6 August as Trump’s 180-day review of international organizations ends. US hasn’t paid WTO dues for 2 years and has informed the WTO Committee that it is waiting for the review to be completed. #Trade. ➡️

#WTO: Facilitator uses US unilateral actions to bring about sweeping reforms. The main goal of the current reform process “is to tease out the critical reforms to be pursued so a package of proposals can be put forward for Ministers to debate at #MC14.”. ➡️

#WTO: “Reform” facilitator seeks payment from South on fundamental changes. While the enforcement function of the WTO seems paralyzed, the possibility of separate dispute resolution systems raises doubts over restoring a binding Appellate Body. ➡️

📢Latest Third World Economics, Issue No.817-818. 📌 World #economy on a #recessionary path, warns #UNCTAD.📌 China’s President Xi warns US against “bullying or hegemonism”.📌 #WTO DG issues modalities document for #MC14, focusing on “reforms”. ➡️

#Trade: Trump enraged over #BRICS Declaration & payments system. Trump warned on Truth Social that any country backing BRICS' "anti-American policies" will face a 10% #Tariff, with no exceptions. ➡️

#BRICS: Leaders call for enhanced South cooperation amid US challenges. BRICS adopts key declarations on climate #finance, AI governance & disease elimination—advancing inclusive, sustainable solutions to global issues. ➡️

#UN: Global public #debt hits $102 trillion, South facing highest burden. Rising debt, falling investment & shrinking aid are among the biggest financing threats facing the world today and putting the SDGs further out of reach, said UNCTAD. #Finance. ➡️

Plant Treaty: South should beware of short selling seed collections to save “Gene Bank Relevance”. Opening full access risks firms dodging payments and losing control over seeds. South must protect sovereignty & fair benefit sharing. #Agriculture. ➡️

#UN: Attacks on world order, global aid derailing progress on #poverty. Official development assistance fell in 2024—the first decline in six years—and further reductions, especially amid climate shocks, risk undoing hard-won gains. #UNSD. ➡️

Developing countries urge a scalable Loss & Damage Fund that meets collective needs, allows direct access, and follows #COP28 terms. They call on partners to show political will to deliver by #COP30. #Climate. ➡️

Plant Treaty: South wants DSI in SMTA, Asia not ready for scope expansion. In short, the draft pressures developing countries to give up control of germplasm to seed companies, while letting them avoid payment. #Agriculture #Biodiversity . ➡️