International Chamber of Commerce

Hello from the UN Biodiversity Conference. #COP17 Our team is on the ground alongside a delegation of more than 90 participants, engaging with policymakers, business leaders and partners on how to turn biodiversity commitments into real-world outcomes. We're advocating for clear policies, effective financing solutions and stronger partnerships that can help close the biodiversity finance gap. Closing that gap will require collaboration across sectors. Governments, investors, businesses and all other stakeholders each have a role to play in enabling investment in nature. Read more: https://bit.ly/4zMgUGN

20 years on, UCP 600 remains the rulebook behind documentary credits. First published in 1933, the Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credits has helped facilitate the smooth running of international trade, providing an essential reference for bankers, lawyers, and trade professionals. As #tradefinance continues to evolve, what comes next? The ICC Global Banking Commission Meeting is bringing the global trade finance community together to discuss digital trade finance, sustainable trade finance, regulatory developments, and the role of technology in shaping the future of trade. Details here: https://bit.ly/4h5gBit ICC United Kingdom

☠️ Maritime piracy incidents are at their lowest for this period since 1992. But the threat to seafarers remains. The latest ICC International Maritime Bureau (IMB) Piracy Report recorded 51 incidents of piracy and armed robbery against ships in the first nine months of 2026, down sharply compared with the same period last year. Yet the resurgence of Somali piracy is a reminder that lower numbers do not mean lower risk. Continued vigilance, timely incident reporting and strict adherence to Best Management Practices remain essential to protecting seafarers, keeping shipping routes secure and safeguarding global trade. #IMBPiracy | Read the full report: https://bit.ly/4B4WDh7

It's almost that time of year again.🌴 #ICCMIAMI Over three days, arbitrators, counsel and dispute resolution professionals will discuss the key challenges, trends and opportunities facing international arbitration. ⚖️ Hear from leaders across the arbitration community, including Claudia Salomon, Alexander Fessas and experts from across Latin America and beyond. This year's programme also includes the ICC Institute Advanced Training, taking place the day before to explore some of the most challenging jurisdictional issues arising in complex arbitrations. 📅 ICC Institute Advanced Training: 29 November 📅 ICC Miami Conference: 30 November - 1 December 🔗 Register today: https://bit.ly/46YPRvl

Outdated tariff codes can have real costs for businesses. When tariff classifications and rules of origin in free trade agreements use different Harmonized System editions, businesses face additional compliance work and uncertainty when determining whether their goods qualify for preferential tariffs. This can be particularly challenging for businesses operating across multiple FTAs. Our latest policy paper examines technical rectification can help keep rules of origin aligned with changes to the Harmonized System. Read the paper: https://bit.ly/3TB9Du0 World Customs Organization

Small businesses power travel and tourism. Let’s help them thrive. 🗺️ Together with the World Travel & Tourism Council, we have launched a strategic partnership to help small and medium-sized businesses in the travel and tourism sector overcome barriers to growth, strengthen their competitiveness and access new opportunities. By combining WTTC's industry expertise with our global network, we will help connect SMEs with the knowledge, resources and networks they need to thrive. Together, we can help ensure that the voice of smaller businesses is heard in policy discussions and that entrepreneurs are better equipped to seize opportunities in international markets. Read more: https://bit.ly/4dDfK7U

More than half of global GDP depends on nature. 🌱 Yet the biodiversity finance gap still runs into hundreds of billions. Ahead of #COP17, we are calling on governments to focus on the conditions that can turn biodiversity commitments into real-world outcomes. That means: 📃 Creating clear, coherent and investable biodiversity policy frameworks 💰 Mobilising and de-risking private finance for nature 📊 Advancing credible and interoperable nature metrics and disclosures ⛓️ Enabling nature-positive supply chains and trade 🗺️ Promoting integrity, equity and workable implementation 🔬 Harnessing innovation, technology and research 🦜 Strengthening coherence and synergies across the Rio Conventions Businesses stand ready to invest, innovate and scale solutions for nature. Success will depend on strong partnerships between governments, the private sector and wider stakeholders. Read more: https://bit.ly/4hIyfdz

Chambers, this could be you. ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ We’re looking for chambers to co-host our flagship ICC WCF events in 2028 and 2029. Four bidding opportunities are available: » 3 ICC WCF Regional Summits » 1 ICC WCF World Chambers Congress Bring the global business community to your city, raise your chamber’s international profile and help shape the conversations that matter. Explore the WCF Events Portfolio and register for the candidate briefing webinar: https://bit.ly/4gW09Bh

Climate ambition must be matched by climate delivery. At Pre-COP31 in Fiji, we delivered a statement on behalf of the global business community, representing 45 million companies worldwide. Our message was clear: businesses remain committed to the Paris Agreement. Now, we need the policy signals, financing solutions and public-private cooperation required to scale implementation. As the road to #COP31 in Antalya continues, the focus must be on turning investment and ambition into real-world results. Read the full statement: https://bit.ly/4ASfY51