The World Trade Institute (WTI) is the leading interdisciplinary academic institution dedicated to teaching and research focused on international trade and investment regulation, economic globalization and sustainability.
Our program uniquely combines a multidisciplinary perspective with a strong applied focus. In addition to our resident faculty, we bring in the world’s leading trade and investment experts from law firms, international organizations, policy research institutes and top universities.
As a centre of excellence at the University of Bern with an international, interdisciplinary focus, we explore the interconnections between the fields of law, economics and political science.
Manfred Elsig appointed new Managing Director and Isabelle Van Damme new Deputy Managing Director of the World Trade Institute
On 26 May 2025, at the WTO Premises, the WTI Moot Court 2025 took place.
8 Aug 2025
The Advisory Opinion on Climate Emergency and Human Rights issued by the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR) on July 3, 2025, has been described …
7 Aug 2025
The carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) is a key policy instrument for the EU to reach its carbon neutrality goal without losing market shares or …
1 Jul 2025
This open access book brings together some of the most eminent scholars of international trade to celebrate the scholarly, diplomatic, and institution-building achievements of Thomas …