28 November 2019 ICC has published a new toolkit to streamline dispute resolution in relation to climate disputes. Climate change is one of the greatest threats facing our world today—causing a wide range of impacts affecting everyone, everywhere. We can only expect that the number of climate-related disputes will increase in the coming years. So what can individuals, companies and governments do to navigate the complex, myriad risks associated with this global phenomenon? The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has developed a toolkit to help

27 November 2019 In recognition of the rapid acceleration of digital technology, ICC has announced its commitment to make technology work for all. On the margins of this week’s Internet Governance Forum (IGF), ICC Secretary General John W.H. Denton AO issued a call to governments, business and other stakeholders to Make technology work for all. At an ICC hosted pre-event reception with business leaders, Mr Denton called upon business and government to work together to harness the power of digital technology and improve the lives of individuals everywhere.

26 November 2019 The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) will join world leaders at the 25th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 25) to advocate for higher climate ambition. As the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Focal Point for Business and Industry, ICC will be at COP25 in Madrid from 2-13 December as the official voice of business throughout the negotiations. Working with policymakers, business leaders and all stakeholders to ICC will advocate for policy frameworks that address the urgent need to keep

19 November 2019 Ahead of the 2019 United Nations (UN) Business and Human Rights Forum, the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) is reaffirming its longstanding commitment to the the United Nations’ Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs). At this year’s UN Business and Human Rights Forum in Geneva on 25-27 November, ICC will join participants from government, business and civil society to establish a constructive approach for advancing human rights. Despite calls for a treaty-based approach, ICC remains convinced that the UNGPs are the best

15 November 2019 China has announced it will begin accepting ATA Carnets for the temporary admission of goods for sport purposes as of 1 January 2020. The expansion has been made under national law, according to a notification from the General Administration of Customs of China and the World Customs Organization (WCO). China has announced it will begin accepting ATA Carnets for the temporary admission of goods for sport purposes as of 1 January 2020. The expansion has been made under national law, according to

14 November 2019 These 7 ICC publications provide essential background reading for next month’s COP25 climate negotiations in Madrid. You’ve changed your travel destination from Santiago to Madrid but in preparation for next month’s climate change negotiations (COP25), have you read these seven papers highlighting ICC positions and activities on behalf of business everywhere? 1. The road to COP25 ICC has been promoting sustainable business for more than 40 years. This overview brochure takes us on a journey highlighting significant milestones on the road to