The COVID-19 pandemic has presented unprecedented challenges to the international community but it also offers an unique window of opportunity to rebuild economies in a way that recognizes and reinforces the close links between human wellbeing and a healthy environment. Trade and trade policies can help societies fulfill their needs and aspirations in the post-COVID-19 era by helping steer the economic recovery onto a more sustainable and resilient track. But ensuring that trade plays this role requires countries to step up cooperation, not least at the WTO, and coordinate efforts to ensure that trade policies are fit for purpose and coherent with broader efforts to rebuild efficiently.