WITA Welcomes Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the WTO

04/12/2023

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WITA

On April 12 WITA welcomed Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the WTO. Dr. Okonjo-Iweala gave remarks and had a fireside chat following a mini symposium on climate and trade.

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Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the WTO

Following her remarks, Dr. Okonjo-Iweala sat down for an armchair discussion with Ambassador Demetrios Marantis, Global Head of Corporate Responsibility, JP Morgan & Chase Co.

Prior to Dr. Okonjo-Iweala’s remarks, we held a panel discussion on the Role of the WTO in a Net Zero Future. 

Introduction and Opening Remarks by Jake Colvin, President, National Foreign Trade Council

Panel Discussants include:

Linda Dempsey, Vice President, Public Affairs, CF Industries

Angela Ellard, Deputy Director General of the World Trade Organization

Jennifer A. Hillman, Professor from Practice, Georgetown Law Center, and Former Member of the WTO Appellate Body

Kelly Milton, Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Environment and Natural Resources

Moderator: Maureen Hinman, Co-Founder, Chairman, Silverado Policy Accelerator

WITA’s Trade & Environment events are supported by the generous sponsorship of Silverado Policy Accelerator

 

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