Matthew Wilson

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© Matthew Wilson
Ambassador of Barbados to United Nations and WTO
Permanent Mission Of Barbados, Geneva

He has 25 years of experience in Trade and Development and has served in senior positions in the WTO, the UN and the Government of Barbados. He has post graduate degrees in International Relations, Development Studies and an MBA Essentials. He has a BSC in psychology. He chairs the WTO MSMEs Group.

Matthew Wilson on the Schedule 2023

All times in CEST

Tuesday, 29. August

Starting times
Morning
North-South Climate Justice: Bringing Two Poles Closer Together
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At several UN Climate Change Conferences (COP) the Global North and Global South relied on two opposite arguments regarding financial climate justice measures. While there is acceptance of historic responsibility, there is no agreement on necessary and urgent actions. Prior to the COP28 in November 2023, questions arise again. How do these two opposite poles define global climate justice and what can be done for them to come together. Session objective: Building understanding – Build your understanding by learning about personal insights and experiences as well as developments in science, society, politics or world affairs. //INFO: Because of bad weather the session will take place in the ground floor (EG3) of the elementary school ("Volksschule") of Alpbach.
Volksschule , Volksschule – Ground Floor 3
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09:00 - 10:30 North-South Climate Justice: Bringing Two Poles Closer Together
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Afternoon
The Diplomatic Triangle of the EU Green Deal: Trade, Environment and Development
English 90
The EU’s green agenda has drawn criticism from trading partners. Concerns arise over the disproportionate negative impact on least developed countries. Explore the importance of rethinking and better integrating the development dimension into the EU’s “green trade” agenda and of formulating a diplomatic strategy to ensure a successful green transformation of the EU’s industrial and agricultural sectors.    Session objective: Making progress visible – Be surprised by current progress, witness the establishment of new good practices and find hidden treasures of transformation. 
Congress Centrum Alpbach , CCA – Liechtenstein-Saal
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14:00 - 15:30 The Diplomatic Triangle of the EU Green Deal: Trade, Environment and Development
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