WTO Agriculture Talks: Prospects for progress on SDG 2
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In 2015, world leaders committed to "correct and prevent trade restrictions and distortions in world agricultural markets" under SDG 2
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WTO members are currently conducting talks on 7 negotiating areas, all of which could contribute to reshaping global markets for food and agriculture
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While negotiating outcomes in some areas could be agreed relatively easily, others are likely to require sustained engagement after the WTO's upcoming 12th ministerial conference.
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