WORLD TRADE Climate change and international trade 2022 REPORT  What is the World Trade Report? The World Trade Report is an annual publication that aims to deepen understanding about trends in trade, trade policy issues and the multilateral trading system. What is the 2022 Report about? The 2022 World Trade Report explores the complex interlinkages between climate change and international trade, revealing how international trade and trade rules can contribute to addressing climate change. Find out more Website: wto General enquiries: enquiries@wto Tel: +41 (0)22 739 51 11 Cover image: Kamarjani, Bangladesh Technicians travel with their equipment by rickshaw to install a solar power system at a rural house built on Kharzanir Chor, an island on the Jamuna River. These islands come and go over a period of around 10 to 20 years and thus connecting them to the national grid is impractical. However, a programme of rural electri?cation is being rolled out using solar panels and batteries installed at individual homes. ? Laurent Weyl / Argos / Panos Pictures.  CONTENTS Contents Acknowledgements and disclaimer Abbreviations 2 4 6 8 9 Foreword by the WTO Director-General Key messages Executive summary A. Introduction 16 18 20 23 26 28 28 34 39 47 50 52 52 1. The next great transformation 2. Harnessing the transformative power of trade 3. 。。。以下略