BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:unctad.org BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a4d0599c7624 DTSTART:20210923T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20210923T150000Z LOCATION:Online\, SUMMARY:Oceans Economy and Trade Strategies (OETS): Caribbean and Central American  experience  sharing  workshop - looking back and forgin g ahead  CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:UNCTAD in collaboration with DOALOS have ushered the final (dis semination) phase of the project\, “Evidence-based and policy coherent O ceans Economy and Trade Strategies” (OETS) which started in Barbados\, B elize and Costa Rica (‘target countries’) in 2018. The project aims to promote sustainable trade of products and services in ocean- based econom ic sectors within the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNC LOS) framework. In this context and in the face of the global pandemic\, p roject partners are organising a high-level experience sharing workshop on 23–24 September 2021 to reflect on achievements of the project\, challe nges and lessons learned as well as look forward to the future of sustaina ble ocean economy. \n\nKey issues for evidence-based and policy coherent OETS\n\nDuring its lifespan\, the OETS project has identified key opportun ities and challenges for beneficiary countries: \n\nExport potential\, pr oduct diversification\, value addition and improved governance have been i dentified as key opportunities for beneficiary countries in ocean-based se ctors. Beneficiary countries have selected priority actions in collective marks related to seafood sustainability\, multi-species fish stock managem ent\, export intelligence for niche products and introduction of selective fishing practices. These actions are currently being implemented with the support of UNCTAD and DOALOS. \n\nAmong the key challenges that have eme rged during the implementation phase are the following: \n\n\nLimited cap acity by national stakeholders to identify and harness opportunities arisi ng from sustainable ocean-based sectors\;\nLack of shared vision\, coordin ation mechanisms and cooperation among stakeholders\nElusive trade opportu nities for ocean-based sectors due to significant barriers including high tariffs and tariff peaks\, complex non-tariff measures\, and private stand ards relevant to products and services in ocean-based economic sectors\;  \nLimited legal and institutional frameworks for the sustainable governanc e of oceans under the UNCLOS and its related instruments\, as well as appl icable trade-related multilateral instruments. \n\n\n    \nBeneficiary countries also face challenges associated with limited resilience and ada ptation capacities to climate and pandemic shocks. In the last year\, grow th in many ocean-based sectors particularly coastal tourism\, maritime tra nsport and fisheries has been heavily impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic an d the measures designed to address it. \n\nObjectives\n\nAgainst this bac kdrop\, the online regional experience sharing workshop aims to: \n\n\nIn crease understanding on how to design and implement OETS as a tool to prom ote sustainable trade of products and services in ocean-based economic sec tors within the UNCLOS framework.\; and\nFoster cooperation among States a t the regional level.\n\n\nMore specifically\, it aims to present: \n\n\n project outcomes and share experiences\, including lessons learned\, on th e elaboration\, adoption and implementation of national OETS reports\;\nth e impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on OETS-selected value chains and poten tial responses including through economic\, trade and law of the sea polic y and regulatory measures\; and \nencourage interest in obtaining further support to develop and implement a new generation of OETS support in othe r countries in the Americas\, Africa\, the Pacific and other regions.\n\n\ n\nProgramme snapshot:\n\nPlease see Provisional Agenda under the Document s tab for details\n\nDay 1 (Thursday\, 23 September 2021)/CEST\n\n5-5.45 p .m.  Welcoming remarks\n5.45-7 p.m.  The Oceans Economy and Trade Strate gies: Key findings and action plans/Q&\;A/Baseline poll\n7-8 p.m.  Imp acts and implications of the COVID-19 for the Oceans Economy and Trade Str ategy: Case study of Barbados\, Belize and Costa Rica\n\nDay 2 (Friday\, 2 4 September 2021)/CEST\n\n5-6 p.m.  Original OETS methodology:  Implemen tation\, lessons learned and sustainability/Q&\;A\n6-6.30 p.m.  The na tional OETS process: Key accomplishments\, lessons learned and planned fol low-up \n6.30-6.45 p.m.  Online workshop survey on impact of the OETS Pr oject\n6:45-7.30 p.m.  The future of the OETS project: expressions of int erest and additional financial means\n7.30-8 p.m.  Wrap up and next steps \n\n \n<\;p>\;UNCTAD in collaboration with DOALOS have ushered the fi nal (dissemination) phase of the project\, “Evidence-based and policy co herent Oceans Economy and Trade Strategies” (OETS) which started in Barb ados\, Belize and Costa Rica (‘target countries’) in 2018. The project aims to promote sustainable trade of products and services in ocean- base d economic sectors within the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) framework. In this context and in the face of the global pand emic\, project partners are organising a high-level experience sharing wor kshop on 23–24 September 2021 to reflect on achievements of the project\ , challenges and lessons learned as well as look forward to the future of sustainable ocean economy.&\;nbsp\;<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;Key issu es for evidence-based and policy coherent OETS<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\; During its lifespan\, the OETS project has identified key opportunities an d challenges for beneficiary countries:&\;nbsp\;<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p& gt\;Export potential\, product diversification\, value addition and improv ed governance have been identified as key opportunities for beneficiary co untries in ocean-based sectors. Beneficiary countries have selected priori ty actions in collective marks related to seafood sustainability\, multi-s pecies fish stock management\, export intelligence for niche products and introduction of selective fishing practices. These actions are currently b eing implemented with the support of UNCTAD and DOALOS.&\;nbsp\;<\;/p >\;\n\n<\;p>\;Among the key challenges that have emerged during the implementation phase are the following:&\;nbsp\;<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul >\;\n<\;li>\;Limited capacity by national stakeholders to identify a nd harness opportunities arising from sustainable ocean-based sectors\;< \;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Lack of shared vision\, coordination mechanisms an d cooperation among stakeholders<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Elusive trade o pportunities for ocean-based sectors due to significant barriers including high tariffs and tariff peaks\, complex non-tariff measures\, and private standards relevant to products and services in ocean-based economic secto rs\;&\;nbsp\;<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Limited legal and institutional frameworks for the sustainable governance of oceans under the UNCLOS and its related instruments\, as well as applicable trade-related multilateral instruments.&\;nbsp\;<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;&\; nbsp\;&\;nbsp\; &\;nbsp\;<\;br />\;\nBeneficiary countries also face challenges associated with limited resilience and adaptation capaciti es to climate and pandemic shocks. In the last year\, growth in many ocean -based sectors particularly coastal tourism\, maritime transport and fishe ries has been heavily impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and the measures d esigned to address it.&\;nbsp\;<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;Objectives&l t\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Against this backdrop\, the online regional expe rience sharing workshop aims to:&\;nbsp\;<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n <\;li>\;Increase understanding on how to design and implement OETS as a tool to promote sustainable trade of products and services in ocean-base d economic sectors within the UNCLOS framework.\; and<\;/li>\;\n<\;l i>\;Foster cooperation among States at the regional level.<\;/li>\;\ n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;More specifically\, it aims to present:&\; nbsp\;<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;project outcomes and share experiences\, including lessons learned\, on the elaboration\, adoption a nd implementation of national OETS reports\;<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on OETS-selected value chains and potent ial responses including through economic\, trade and law of the sea policy and regulatory measures\; and&\;nbsp\;<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;encou rage interest in obtaining further support to develop and implement a new generation of OETS support in other countries in the Americas\, Africa\, t he Pacific and other regions.<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;& lt\;br />\;\nProgramme snapshot:<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Please see P rovisional Agenda under the Documents tab for details<\;/p>\;\n\n<\; p>\;<\;strong>\;Day 1 (Thursday\, 23 September 2021)/CEST<\;/stron g>\;<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;5-5.45 p.m.&\;nbsp\; Welcoming remarks <\;br />\;\n5.45-7 p.m.&\;nbsp\; The Oceans Economy and Trade Strat egies: Key findings and action plans/Q&\;amp\;A/Baseline poll<\;br /& gt\;\n7-8 p.m.&\;nbsp\; Impacts and implications of the COVID-19 for th e Oceans Economy and Trade Strategy: Case study of Barbados\, Belize and C osta Rica<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;<\;strong>\;Day 2 (Friday\, 24 Sep tember 2021)/CEST<\;/strong>\;<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;5-6 p.m.&\ ;nbsp\; Original OETS methodology: &\;nbsp\;Implementation\, lessons le arned and sustainability/Q&\;amp\;A<\;br />\;\n6-6.30 p.m.&\;nbs p\; The national OETS process: Key accomplishments\, lessons learned and p lanned follow-up&\;nbsp\;<\;br />\;\n6.30-6.45 p.m.&\;nbsp\; Onl ine workshop survey on impact of the OETS Project<\;br />\;\n6:45-7.30 p.m.&\;nbsp\; The future of the OETS project: expressions of interest and additional financial means<\;br />\;\n7.30-8 p.m.&\;nbsp\; Wrap up and next steps<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;&\;nbsp\;<\;/p>\;\n\n\ nView meeting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.org/meeting/oceans-economy-and -trade-strategies-oets-caribbean-and-central-american-experience-sharing DTSTAMP:20260707T135641Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a4d0599c769e DTSTART:20210924T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20210924T150000Z LOCATION:Online\, SUMMARY:Oceans Economy and Trade Strategies (OETS): Caribbean and Central American  experience  sharing  workshop - looking back and forgin g ahead  CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:UNCTAD in collaboration with DOALOS have ushered the final (dis semination) phase of the project\, “Evidence-based and policy coherent O ceans Economy and Trade Strategies” (OETS) which started in Barbados\, B elize and Costa Rica (‘target countries’) in 2018. The project aims to promote sustainable trade of products and services in ocean- based econom ic sectors within the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNC LOS) framework. In this context and in the face of the global pandemic\, p roject partners are organising a high-level experience sharing workshop on 23–24 September 2021 to reflect on achievements of the project\, challe nges and lessons learned as well as look forward to the future of sustaina ble ocean economy. \n\nKey issues for evidence-based and policy coherent OETS\n\nDuring its lifespan\, the OETS project has identified key opportun ities and challenges for beneficiary countries: \n\nExport potential\, pr oduct diversification\, value addition and improved governance have been i dentified as key opportunities for beneficiary countries in ocean-based se ctors. Beneficiary countries have selected priority actions in collective marks related to seafood sustainability\, multi-species fish stock managem ent\, export intelligence for niche products and introduction of selective fishing practices. These actions are currently being implemented with the support of UNCTAD and DOALOS. \n\nAmong the key challenges that have eme rged during the implementation phase are the following: \n\n\nLimited cap acity by national stakeholders to identify and harness opportunities arisi ng from sustainable ocean-based sectors\;\nLack of shared vision\, coordin ation mechanisms and cooperation among stakeholders\nElusive trade opportu nities for ocean-based sectors due to significant barriers including high tariffs and tariff peaks\, complex non-tariff measures\, and private stand ards relevant to products and services in ocean-based economic sectors\;  \nLimited legal and institutional frameworks for the sustainable governanc e of oceans under the UNCLOS and its related instruments\, as well as appl icable trade-related multilateral instruments. \n\n\n    \nBeneficiary countries also face challenges associated with limited resilience and ada ptation capacities to climate and pandemic shocks. In the last year\, grow th in many ocean-based sectors particularly coastal tourism\, maritime tra nsport and fisheries has been heavily impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic an d the measures designed to address it. \n\nObjectives\n\nAgainst this bac kdrop\, the online regional experience sharing workshop aims to: \n\n\nIn crease understanding on how to design and implement OETS as a tool to prom ote sustainable trade of products and services in ocean-based economic sec tors within the UNCLOS framework.\; and\nFoster cooperation among States a t the regional level.\n\n\nMore specifically\, it aims to present: \n\n\n project outcomes and share experiences\, including lessons learned\, on th e elaboration\, adoption and implementation of national OETS reports\;\nth e impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on OETS-selected value chains and poten tial responses including through economic\, trade and law of the sea polic y and regulatory measures\; and \nencourage interest in obtaining further support to develop and implement a new generation of OETS support in othe r countries in the Americas\, Africa\, the Pacific and other regions.\n\n\ n\nProgramme snapshot:\n\nPlease see Provisional Agenda under the Document s tab for details\n\nDay 1 (Thursday\, 23 September 2021)/CEST\n\n5-5.45 p .m.  Welcoming remarks\n5.45-7 p.m.  The Oceans Economy and Trade Strate gies: Key findings and action plans/Q&\;A/Baseline poll\n7-8 p.m.  Imp acts and implications of the COVID-19 for the Oceans Economy and Trade Str ategy: Case study of Barbados\, Belize and Costa Rica\n\nDay 2 (Friday\, 2 4 September 2021)/CEST\n\n5-6 p.m.  Original OETS methodology:  Implemen tation\, lessons learned and sustainability/Q&\;A\n6-6.30 p.m.  The na tional OETS process: Key accomplishments\, lessons learned and planned fol low-up \n6.30-6.45 p.m.  Online workshop survey on impact of the OETS Pr oject\n6:45-7.30 p.m.  The future of the OETS project: expressions of int erest and additional financial means\n7.30-8 p.m.  Wrap up and next steps \n\n \n<\;p>\;UNCTAD in collaboration with DOALOS have ushered the fi nal (dissemination) phase of the project\, “Evidence-based and policy co herent Oceans Economy and Trade Strategies” (OETS) which started in Barb ados\, Belize and Costa Rica (‘target countries’) in 2018. The project aims to promote sustainable trade of products and services in ocean- base d economic sectors within the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) framework. In this context and in the face of the global pand emic\, project partners are organising a high-level experience sharing wor kshop on 23–24 September 2021 to reflect on achievements of the project\ , challenges and lessons learned as well as look forward to the future of sustainable ocean economy.&\;nbsp\;<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;Key issu es for evidence-based and policy coherent OETS<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\; During its lifespan\, the OETS project has identified key opportunities an d challenges for beneficiary countries:&\;nbsp\;<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p& gt\;Export potential\, product diversification\, value addition and improv ed governance have been identified as key opportunities for beneficiary co untries in ocean-based sectors. Beneficiary countries have selected priori ty actions in collective marks related to seafood sustainability\, multi-s pecies fish stock management\, export intelligence for niche products and introduction of selective fishing practices. These actions are currently b eing implemented with the support of UNCTAD and DOALOS.&\;nbsp\;<\;/p >\;\n\n<\;p>\;Among the key challenges that have emerged during the implementation phase are the following:&\;nbsp\;<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul >\;\n<\;li>\;Limited capacity by national stakeholders to identify a nd harness opportunities arising from sustainable ocean-based sectors\;< \;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Lack of shared vision\, coordination mechanisms an d cooperation among stakeholders<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Elusive trade o pportunities for ocean-based sectors due to significant barriers including high tariffs and tariff peaks\, complex non-tariff measures\, and private standards relevant to products and services in ocean-based economic secto rs\;&\;nbsp\;<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Limited legal and institutional frameworks for the sustainable governance of oceans under the UNCLOS and its related instruments\, as well as applicable trade-related multilateral instruments.&\;nbsp\;<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;&\; nbsp\;&\;nbsp\; &\;nbsp\;<\;br />\;\nBeneficiary countries also face challenges associated with limited resilience and adaptation capaciti es to climate and pandemic shocks. In the last year\, growth in many ocean -based sectors particularly coastal tourism\, maritime transport and fishe ries has been heavily impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and the measures d esigned to address it.&\;nbsp\;<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;Objectives&l t\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Against this backdrop\, the online regional expe rience sharing workshop aims to:&\;nbsp\;<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n <\;li>\;Increase understanding on how to design and implement OETS as a tool to promote sustainable trade of products and services in ocean-base d economic sectors within the UNCLOS framework.\; and<\;/li>\;\n<\;l i>\;Foster cooperation among States at the regional level.<\;/li>\;\ n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;More specifically\, it aims to present:&\; nbsp\;<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;project outcomes and share experiences\, including lessons learned\, on the elaboration\, adoption a nd implementation of national OETS reports\;<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on OETS-selected value chains and potent ial responses including through economic\, trade and law of the sea policy and regulatory measures\; and&\;nbsp\;<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;encou rage interest in obtaining further support to develop and implement a new generation of OETS support in other countries in the Americas\, Africa\, t he Pacific and other regions.<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;& lt\;br />\;\nProgramme snapshot:<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Please see P rovisional Agenda under the Documents tab for details<\;/p>\;\n\n<\; p>\;<\;strong>\;Day 1 (Thursday\, 23 September 2021)/CEST<\;/stron g>\;<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;5-5.45 p.m.&\;nbsp\; Welcoming remarks <\;br />\;\n5.45-7 p.m.&\;nbsp\; The Oceans Economy and Trade Strat egies: Key findings and action plans/Q&\;amp\;A/Baseline poll<\;br /& gt\;\n7-8 p.m.&\;nbsp\; Impacts and implications of the COVID-19 for th e Oceans Economy and Trade Strategy: Case study of Barbados\, Belize and C osta Rica<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;<\;strong>\;Day 2 (Friday\, 24 Sep tember 2021)/CEST<\;/strong>\;<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;5-6 p.m.&\ ;nbsp\; Original OETS methodology: &\;nbsp\;Implementation\, lessons le arned and sustainability/Q&\;amp\;A<\;br />\;\n6-6.30 p.m.&\;nbs p\; The national OETS process: Key accomplishments\, lessons learned and p lanned follow-up&\;nbsp\;<\;br />\;\n6.30-6.45 p.m.&\;nbsp\; Onl ine workshop survey on impact of the OETS Project<\;br />\;\n6:45-7.30 p.m.&\;nbsp\; The future of the OETS project: expressions of interest and additional financial means<\;br />\;\n7.30-8 p.m.&\;nbsp\; Wrap up and next steps<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;&\;nbsp\;<\;/p>\;\n\n\ nView meeting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.org/meeting/oceans-economy-and -trade-strategies-oets-caribbean-and-central-american-experience-sharing DTSTAMP:20260707T135641Z END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR