Pascal Lamy

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Pascal Lamy, a former director-general of the World Trade Organization and EU trade commissioner, is a Global Ocean Commissioner.

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Global Trade’s Bright (Green) Future
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Global Trade’s Bright (Green) Future

Nov 13, 2019 Pascal Lamy reports on the progress made toward reducing greenhouse-gas emissions from the shipping industry.

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The Fight for Ocean Health
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The Fight for Ocean Health

Feb 15, 2017 José María Figueres, et al. call on government, business, and citizens to unite and take action to save marine ecosystems.

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A Fish Called Development

A Fish Called Development

Oct 1, 2015 Oby Ezekwesili, et al. urge leaders to eliminate harmful fisheries subsidies at the WTO meeting in December.

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The Perilous Retreat from Global Trade Rules

The Perilous Retreat from Global Trade Rules

Jan 9, 2014 Pascal Lamy on the need for a coherent global trade regime

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Rethinking International Institutions

Rethinking International Institutions

Nov 15, 2013 Pascal Lamy & Ian Goldin propose mechanisms for improving global governance and cooperation.

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Restoring Fiscal Order in the United States

John B. Taylor

The United States’ federal budget deficit is currently projected to explode, increasing the federal debt to unprecedentedly high levels. A very gradual fiscal consolidation, with federal spending as a share of GDP declining slightly each year, would both raise economic growth and create a more resilient economy.

Finding Europe’s Way in the World

Sigmar Gabriel & Michael Hüther

For historical reasons, Europe has long resided in the strategic shadow of the United States, which itself has underwritten decades of globalization and rapidly expanding prosperity. But the global balance of power is rapidly shifting, leaving Europe increasingly exposed.