The Fair Trade International Symposium (FTIS) 2026, hosted by the Global South Studies Center (GSSC) and the Competence Center Fair Trade (CCFT), invites scholars, policymakers, practitioners, and producer representatives to explore the evolving challenges and opportunities for Fair Trade in a rapidly changing world.
Under the theme "Dynamics in an Unpredictable World", the symposium provides a vibrant, interdisciplinary platform for dialogue and collaboration across academia, policy, and practice. It aims to foster innovative research and practical solutions for sustainable, just, and inclusive trade systems.
Key themes include:
Shifting dynamics in the Global South
Transformations in international trade and Fair Trade supply chains
Innovations in land and resource use
Changing policies, political discourses, and regulations
Evolving roles of Fair Trade institutions, consumers, and markets
FTIS 2026 will feature panel sessions, workshops, keynotes, and open forums designed to support collaborative knowledge exchange and co-creation of future pathways in Fair Trade and sustainability.
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