Climate change adaptation and maritime transport

With over 80% of world merchandise trade carried by sea, international shipping and ports provide key linkages in the network of supply-chains and are vital to global trade and development. We work to help improve the understanding of issues at the interface of maritime transport and the climate change challenge, with special emphasis on climate change adaptation and the need to enhance the climate-resilience of transport systems.

For further information and feedback, contact the Policy and Legislation Section at: policy.legislation@unctad.org

 

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Graph showing developing countries increasingly drive the growth of the ocean economy
Developing countries increasingly drive ocean economy but must diversify for resilience
Many developing economies rely heavily on a single ocean sector, leaving them vulnerable to sudden shifts in tariffs, market access or demand.
 
A chart showing the share of different sectors in the global ocean economy
Fast-growing trillion-dollar ocean economy goes beyond fishing and shipping
The ocean drives industries from tourism and biotech to clean energy and pharmaceuticals. But climate change, pollution and underfunding put its future at risk.
 
Ocean economy is growing faster than other sectors
The ocean economy is booming. But for how long?
Trade and innovation have driven growth, but mounting climate risks, weak governance and underinvestment threaten the sector’s future and the lives of 600 million people worldwide.
 
The Pacific-facing Cocoli Locks of the Panama Canal.
UN Global Supply Chain Forum calls for resilience amid world trade disruptions
Efforts to decarbonize global shipping while promoting investments and digital solutions will be key to enhancing supply chain resilience for small island developing states.
 

Review of Maritime Transport 2024

Chapter 5 

Chapter 5: Making the legal and regulatory environment fit for purpose

  1. Commercial law implications of weather- and climate-related risks
  2. Combating fraudulent ship registration and registries: State of play and a way forward
  3. Policy considerations

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