BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:unctad.org BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6ad796f62dd40 DTSTART:20250303T080000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20250303T160000Z LOCATION:Geneva\, Switzerland SUMMARY:5th United Nations Ocean Forum on trade-related aspects of Sustaina ble Development Goal 14 CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Ocean economy\, trade policy and the climate and development ne xusCovering 70% of Earth’s surface\, the ocean is essential to all life. It sustains biodiversity\, regulates the climate and generates oxygen whi le supporting food security\, creating jobs and driving global trade.But c limate change\, overfishing and pollution threaten marine ecosystems and t he 600 million people worldwide who rely on fisheries for their livelihood s.The 5th UN Ocean Forum\, held in person and online\, brough together mor e than 500 participants from 80 countries.Opened by UN Secretary-General R ebeca Grynspan\, it convened ministers\, government representatives\, expe rts\, entrepreneurs\, social and solidarity entities\, civil society and i nternational organizations to better align trade and economic policies wit h ocean sustainability and the sustainable use of marine resources..video- wrapper {\n max-width: 400px\;\n margin: 40px au to\;\n width: 100%\n }\n .video-contain er {\n position: relative\;\n padding-bottom: 10 0%\;\n }\n .video-container iframe {\n position: absolute\;\n top: 0\;\n left: 0\;\n width: 100%\;\n height: 100%\;\n }\n See forum photosGet social media assetsOcean of opportunities thr eatened by rising risksThe forum highlighted the ocean economy’s rapid g rowth and emerging opportunities\, particularly for developing countries a nd coastal communities.The ocean economy is outpacing other sectors\, expa nding 2.5 times since 1995 compared to 1.9 times for the global economy.Oc ean trade in goods and services hit a record of $2.2 trillion in exports i n 2023\, showing a strong recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.South-South trade in fisheries is surging\, with primary fish exports growing 43% to $ 19 billion from 2021 to 2023\, while processed fish exports soared 89% to $23 billion in the same period.Marine-based substitutes for plastics offer a $10.8 billion market opportunity that can help cut plastic pollution wh ile creating new business avenues.But discussions at the forum underscored major governance gaps and mounting environmental and climate pressures th at threaten long-term sustainability.2024 was the warmest year on record f or seawater\, with temperatures 1.55°C (exceeding the critical 1.5°C thr eshold) above pre-industrial levels\, disrupting marine ecosystems. Rising sea levels jeopardize coastal infrastructure and shipping routes\, affect ing global trade.The ocean economy accounts for 11% of global CO2 emission s yet remains one of the least-funded Sustainable Development Goal areas. Goal 14 (live under water) requires $175 billion annually\, but only $30 b illion has been disbursed since 2010.$22 billion in harmful fishing subsid ies continue to deplete fish stocks and threaten marine biodiversity.Platf orm for change: Key forum outcomesThe forum featured five thematic session s focused on trade trends\, Nationally Determined Contributions for ocean sectors\, South-South trade\, innovative marine products and blue finance. Forum partners organized side events exploring the links between trade pol icy\, the ocean economy and climate action.During three days\, the forum p rovided a pivotal platform to shape global trade-related ocean policies. K ey outcomes include:Delivering a set of coherent policy recommendations – in the form of a “Chair’s summary” by co-chairs France and Costa Rica – to the 2025 United Nations Ocean Conference in June\, laying the groundwork for action-oriented voluntary commitments.Contributing to the Blue Economy and Finance Forum in June 2025 and the 16th UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD16) in October 2025.Coordinating global effor ts to implement recommendations to support the emergence of sustainable oc ean-based economies in small island developing states (SIDS) and coastal c ommunities\, in line with the UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) SIDS strat egy.The forum also saw the launch of key initiatives\, including:A renewed Ocean Trade Database with specific economic indicators under UNCTADstat\, providing country-level data\, indicators and visualization tools.An UNCT AD and UN DESA project on evidence-based ocean climate action\, using arti ficial intelligence and data innovation to support Caribbean SIDS which ha s been deposited as a voluntary commitment under the UN Ocean Conference.A proposal for a UN task force on seaweed development\, promoting the susta inable growth of the seaweed sector.Participants called for strengthening maritime transport and port infrastructure to improve livelihoods and equi ty. They underscored the urgent need for a new “blue deal” to scale up public and private investment and finance in sustainable ocean sectors\, which remain severely underfunded.Read more on the outcomesThe three-day e vent also featured the Marine-based Products and Services Expo showcasing how marine-based products and services – from circular economy innovatio ns and sustainable fisheries initiatives to pioneering alternatives to con ventional plastics – can contribute to the stewardship of oceans while c reating coastal livelihoods.See expo photoshttps://unctad.org/meeting/mari ne-based-products-and-services-expo\n\nView meeting on unctad.org\nhttps:/ /unctad.org/meeting/5th-united-nations-ocean-forum-trade-related-aspects-s ustainable-development-goal-14 DTSTAMP:20261020T162942Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6ad796f62dd78 DTSTART:20250304T080000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20250304T160000Z LOCATION:Geneva\, Switzerland SUMMARY:5th United Nations Ocean Forum on trade-related aspects of Sustaina ble Development Goal 14 CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Ocean economy\, trade policy and the climate and development ne xusCovering 70% of Earth’s surface\, the ocean is essential to all life. It sustains biodiversity\, regulates the climate and generates oxygen whi le supporting food security\, creating jobs and driving global trade.But c limate change\, overfishing and pollution threaten marine ecosystems and t he 600 million people worldwide who rely on fisheries for their livelihood s.The 5th UN Ocean Forum\, held in person and online\, brough together mor e than 500 participants from 80 countries.Opened by UN Secretary-General R ebeca Grynspan\, it convened ministers\, government representatives\, expe rts\, entrepreneurs\, social and solidarity entities\, civil society and i nternational organizations to better align trade and economic policies wit h ocean sustainability and the sustainable use of marine resources..video- wrapper {\n max-width: 400px\;\n margin: 40px au to\;\n width: 100%\n }\n .video-contain er {\n position: relative\;\n padding-bottom: 10 0%\;\n }\n .video-container iframe {\n position: absolute\;\n top: 0\;\n left: 0\;\n width: 100%\;\n height: 100%\;\n }\n See forum photosGet social media assetsOcean of opportunities thr eatened by rising risksThe forum highlighted the ocean economy’s rapid g rowth and emerging opportunities\, particularly for developing countries a nd coastal communities.The ocean economy is outpacing other sectors\, expa nding 2.5 times since 1995 compared to 1.9 times for the global economy.Oc ean trade in goods and services hit a record of $2.2 trillion in exports i n 2023\, showing a strong recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.South-South trade in fisheries is surging\, with primary fish exports growing 43% to $ 19 billion from 2021 to 2023\, while processed fish exports soared 89% to $23 billion in the same period.Marine-based substitutes for plastics offer a $10.8 billion market opportunity that can help cut plastic pollution wh ile creating new business avenues.But discussions at the forum underscored major governance gaps and mounting environmental and climate pressures th at threaten long-term sustainability.2024 was the warmest year on record f or seawater\, with temperatures 1.55°C (exceeding the critical 1.5°C thr eshold) above pre-industrial levels\, disrupting marine ecosystems. Rising sea levels jeopardize coastal infrastructure and shipping routes\, affect ing global trade.The ocean economy accounts for 11% of global CO2 emission s yet remains one of the least-funded Sustainable Development Goal areas. Goal 14 (live under water) requires $175 billion annually\, but only $30 b illion has been disbursed since 2010.$22 billion in harmful fishing subsid ies continue to deplete fish stocks and threaten marine biodiversity.Platf orm for change: Key forum outcomesThe forum featured five thematic session s focused on trade trends\, Nationally Determined Contributions for ocean sectors\, South-South trade\, innovative marine products and blue finance. Forum partners organized side events exploring the links between trade pol icy\, the ocean economy and climate action.During three days\, the forum p rovided a pivotal platform to shape global trade-related ocean policies. K ey outcomes include:Delivering a set of coherent policy recommendations – in the form of a “Chair’s summary” by co-chairs France and Costa Rica – to the 2025 United Nations Ocean Conference in June\, laying the groundwork for action-oriented voluntary commitments.Contributing to the Blue Economy and Finance Forum in June 2025 and the 16th UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD16) in October 2025.Coordinating global effor ts to implement recommendations to support the emergence of sustainable oc ean-based economies in small island developing states (SIDS) and coastal c ommunities\, in line with the UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) SIDS strat egy.The forum also saw the launch of key initiatives\, including:A renewed Ocean Trade Database with specific economic indicators under UNCTADstat\, providing country-level data\, indicators and visualization tools.An UNCT AD and UN DESA project on evidence-based ocean climate action\, using arti ficial intelligence and data innovation to support Caribbean SIDS which ha s been deposited as a voluntary commitment under the UN Ocean Conference.A proposal for a UN task force on seaweed development\, promoting the susta inable growth of the seaweed sector.Participants called for strengthening maritime transport and port infrastructure to improve livelihoods and equi ty. They underscored the urgent need for a new “blue deal” to scale up public and private investment and finance in sustainable ocean sectors\, which remain severely underfunded.Read more on the outcomesThe three-day e vent also featured the Marine-based Products and Services Expo showcasing how marine-based products and services – from circular economy innovatio ns and sustainable fisheries initiatives to pioneering alternatives to con ventional plastics – can contribute to the stewardship of oceans while c reating coastal livelihoods.See expo photoshttps://unctad.org/meeting/mari ne-based-products-and-services-expo\n\nView meeting on unctad.org\nhttps:/ /unctad.org/meeting/5th-united-nations-ocean-forum-trade-related-aspects-s ustainable-development-goal-14 DTSTAMP:20261020T162942Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6ad796f62dd7f DTSTART:20250305T080000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20250305T160000Z LOCATION:Geneva\, Switzerland SUMMARY:5th United Nations Ocean Forum on trade-related aspects of Sustaina ble Development Goal 14 CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Ocean economy\, trade policy and the climate and development ne xusCovering 70% of Earth’s surface\, the ocean is essential to all life. It sustains biodiversity\, regulates the climate and generates oxygen whi le supporting food security\, creating jobs and driving global trade.But c limate change\, overfishing and pollution threaten marine ecosystems and t he 600 million people worldwide who rely on fisheries for their livelihood s.The 5th UN Ocean Forum\, held in person and online\, brough together mor e than 500 participants from 80 countries.Opened by UN Secretary-General R ebeca Grynspan\, it convened ministers\, government representatives\, expe rts\, entrepreneurs\, social and solidarity entities\, civil society and i nternational organizations to better align trade and economic policies wit h ocean sustainability and the sustainable use of marine resources..video- wrapper {\n max-width: 400px\;\n margin: 40px au to\;\n width: 100%\n }\n .video-contain er {\n position: relative\;\n padding-bottom: 10 0%\;\n }\n .video-container iframe {\n position: absolute\;\n top: 0\;\n left: 0\;\n width: 100%\;\n height: 100%\;\n }\n See forum photosGet social media assetsOcean of opportunities thr eatened by rising risksThe forum highlighted the ocean economy’s rapid g rowth and emerging opportunities\, particularly for developing countries a nd coastal communities.The ocean economy is outpacing other sectors\, expa nding 2.5 times since 1995 compared to 1.9 times for the global economy.Oc ean trade in goods and services hit a record of $2.2 trillion in exports i n 2023\, showing a strong recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.South-South trade in fisheries is surging\, with primary fish exports growing 43% to $ 19 billion from 2021 to 2023\, while processed fish exports soared 89% to $23 billion in the same period.Marine-based substitutes for plastics offer a $10.8 billion market opportunity that can help cut plastic pollution wh ile creating new business avenues.But discussions at the forum underscored major governance gaps and mounting environmental and climate pressures th at threaten long-term sustainability.2024 was the warmest year on record f or seawater\, with temperatures 1.55°C (exceeding the critical 1.5°C thr eshold) above pre-industrial levels\, disrupting marine ecosystems. Rising sea levels jeopardize coastal infrastructure and shipping routes\, affect ing global trade.The ocean economy accounts for 11% of global CO2 emission s yet remains one of the least-funded Sustainable Development Goal areas. Goal 14 (live under water) requires $175 billion annually\, but only $30 b illion has been disbursed since 2010.$22 billion in harmful fishing subsid ies continue to deplete fish stocks and threaten marine biodiversity.Platf orm for change: Key forum outcomesThe forum featured five thematic session s focused on trade trends\, Nationally Determined Contributions for ocean sectors\, South-South trade\, innovative marine products and blue finance. Forum partners organized side events exploring the links between trade pol icy\, the ocean economy and climate action.During three days\, the forum p rovided a pivotal platform to shape global trade-related ocean policies. K ey outcomes include:Delivering a set of coherent policy recommendations – in the form of a “Chair’s summary” by co-chairs France and Costa Rica – to the 2025 United Nations Ocean Conference in June\, laying the groundwork for action-oriented voluntary commitments.Contributing to the Blue Economy and Finance Forum in June 2025 and the 16th UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD16) in October 2025.Coordinating global effor ts to implement recommendations to support the emergence of sustainable oc ean-based economies in small island developing states (SIDS) and coastal c ommunities\, in line with the UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) SIDS strat egy.The forum also saw the launch of key initiatives\, including:A renewed Ocean Trade Database with specific economic indicators under UNCTADstat\, providing country-level data\, indicators and visualization tools.An UNCT AD and UN DESA project on evidence-based ocean climate action\, using arti ficial intelligence and data innovation to support Caribbean SIDS which ha s been deposited as a voluntary commitment under the UN Ocean Conference.A proposal for a UN task force on seaweed development\, promoting the susta inable growth of the seaweed sector.Participants called for strengthening maritime transport and port infrastructure to improve livelihoods and equi ty. They underscored the urgent need for a new “blue deal” to scale up public and private investment and finance in sustainable ocean sectors\, which remain severely underfunded.Read more on the outcomesThe three-day e vent also featured the Marine-based Products and Services Expo showcasing how marine-based products and services – from circular economy innovatio ns and sustainable fisheries initiatives to pioneering alternatives to con ventional plastics – can contribute to the stewardship of oceans while c reating coastal livelihoods.See expo photoshttps://unctad.org/meeting/mari ne-based-products-and-services-expo\n\nView meeting on unctad.org\nhttps:/ /unctad.org/meeting/5th-united-nations-ocean-forum-trade-related-aspects-s ustainable-development-goal-14 DTSTAMP:20261020T162942Z END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR