BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:unctad.org BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a59517769a45 DTSTART:20250303T080000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20250303T160000Z LOCATION:Geneva\, Switzerland SUMMARY:Marine-based Products and Services Expo CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:On the occasion of the 5th United Nations Ocean Forum\, schedul ed from 3–5 March 2025\, in Geneva\, Switzerland\, UN Trade and Developm ent (UNCTAD) and its partners bring together businesses\, researchers\, an d innovators engaged in marine-based products\, ocean conservation\, and s ustainable materials to participate in the Marine-based Products and Servi ces (MAPS) Expo. Aligned with the 5th Ocean Forum'\;s theme\, "\; Ocean Economy\, Trade Policy\, Climate\, and Development Nexus\,"\; MA PS Expo showcases pioneering alternatives to conventional plastics\, circu lar economy innovations\, sustainable fisheries initiatives\, and nature-b ased solutions that contribute to marine conservation\, sustainable ocean use\, and coastal livelihoods.  March 3rd\, 1:10–1:30 p.m.MARINE-BASED PRODUCTS AND SERVICES (MAPS) EXPO OPENINGLocation: Palais de Nations\, Bu ilding E\, Exhibition Hall\, 3rd floor.Exposition inauguration hosted by U NCTAD Ocean and SMEP ProgrammesMaster of Ceremonies: Ms. Chantal Line Carp entier\, Head\, TEDB/DITC\, UNCTADOpening remarks: Ms. Luz María de la Mo ra Sánchez\, Director\, Division of InternationalTrade and Commodities (D ITC)\, UNCTADHigh level remarks:H.E. Mr. Mxolisi Nkosi\, Ambassador Extrao rdinary and Plenipotentiary\,Permanent Mission of South Africa to the Unit ed Nations Office atGeneva and other international organizations in Switze rland Mr. Aik Hoe Lim\, Director of Trade and Environment Division\, WTO  ExhibitorsRecognizing the pressing challenges facing the world'\;s o ceans\, this UNCTAD initiative aims to balance urgency with optimism—hig hlighting real-world solutions that contribute to: Mitigating plastic pol lution through frontier materials and non-plastic substitutes (Catchgreen\ , GO!PHA\, INBAR\, Shellworks\, Uluu\, Zerocircle). Strengthening food se curity and sustainable fisheries via innovative marine-based approaches (F AO GLOBEFISH\, Fédération Nationale des Paniers de la Mer). Advancing d ecarbonization and circular economy models in ocean industries (Busitema-T EXFAD\, The Flipflopi Project Foundation\, Mananasi Fibre Ltd.).Expanding the use of seaweed and marine-based materials for biodegradable packaging\ , textiles\, and food innovation (International Seaweed Association\, Quel p). With exhibitors from all five continents\, the MAPS Expo provides a g lobal platform for collaboration and industry growth. It enables exhibitor s to showcase their solutions and expand networks\, leveraging the 5th Oce an Forum'\;s interdisciplinary audience that combines diplomatic\, sci entific\, economic\, and advocacy voices. All this is on the road to the U nited Nations Ocean Conference in Nice from 9 to 13 June 2025. By fosteri ng awareness and partnerships\, the MAPS Expo supports the ongoing shift t owards ocean-safe\, low-carbon products that redefine industries and consu mer behavior. An Interactive and Engaging Space The MAPS Expo will trans form the 3rd-floor Gallery of UNOG'\;s E-building\, Palais des Nations \, Geneva\, into a dynamic\, interactive showcase. Situated at the crossro ads leading to Ocean Forum meeting room XIX\, the Expo will feature: Prod uct demonstrations from pioneering organizations. Informational sessions by exhibitors on cutting-edge marine-based solutions. Networking space to facilitate partnerships and knowledge exchange. How to Visit To visit t he MAPS Expo and engage with exhibitors\, participants must register for t he 5th United Nations Ocean Forum via Indico. Once accredited\, attendees will have full access to the E-building'\;s Gallery\, where the Expo w ill take place. REGISTER HEREJoin us at MAPS Expo to discover exciting in novations and meet exhibitors dedicated to transforming the Ocean Economy. Together\, let'\;s celebrate ocean-friendly solutions\, pioneering ma terials\, and sustainable development. Your participation matters! The MA PS Expo is funded by the Foreign\, Commonwealth &\; Development Office of the United Kingdom (FCDO-UK) and implemented by the UN Trade and Develo pment (UNCTAD) Sustainable Manufacturing and Environmental Pollution (SMEP ) Programme  and the Ocean Economy and Fisheries Programme. https://unct ad.org/topic/trade-and-environment/oceans-economy\n\nView meeting on uncta d.org\nhttps://unctad.org/meeting/marine-based-products-and-services-expo DTSTAMP:20260716T214735Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a59517769aa5 DTSTART:20250304T080000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20250304T160000Z LOCATION:Geneva\, Switzerland SUMMARY:Marine-based Products and Services Expo CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:On the occasion of the 5th United Nations Ocean Forum\, schedul ed from 3–5 March 2025\, in Geneva\, Switzerland\, UN Trade and Developm ent (UNCTAD) and its partners bring together businesses\, researchers\, an d innovators engaged in marine-based products\, ocean conservation\, and s ustainable materials to participate in the Marine-based Products and Servi ces (MAPS) Expo. Aligned with the 5th Ocean Forum'\;s theme\, "\; Ocean Economy\, Trade Policy\, Climate\, and Development Nexus\,"\; MA PS Expo showcases pioneering alternatives to conventional plastics\, circu lar economy innovations\, sustainable fisheries initiatives\, and nature-b ased solutions that contribute to marine conservation\, sustainable ocean use\, and coastal livelihoods.  March 3rd\, 1:10–1:30 p.m.MARINE-BASED PRODUCTS AND SERVICES (MAPS) EXPO OPENINGLocation: Palais de Nations\, Bu ilding E\, Exhibition Hall\, 3rd floor.Exposition inauguration hosted by U NCTAD Ocean and SMEP ProgrammesMaster of Ceremonies: Ms. Chantal Line Carp entier\, Head\, TEDB/DITC\, UNCTADOpening remarks: Ms. Luz María de la Mo ra Sánchez\, Director\, Division of InternationalTrade and Commodities (D ITC)\, UNCTADHigh level remarks:H.E. Mr. Mxolisi Nkosi\, Ambassador Extrao rdinary and Plenipotentiary\,Permanent Mission of South Africa to the Unit ed Nations Office atGeneva and other international organizations in Switze rland Mr. Aik Hoe Lim\, Director of Trade and Environment Division\, WTO  ExhibitorsRecognizing the pressing challenges facing the world'\;s o ceans\, this UNCTAD initiative aims to balance urgency with optimism—hig hlighting real-world solutions that contribute to: Mitigating plastic pol lution through frontier materials and non-plastic substitutes (Catchgreen\ , GO!PHA\, INBAR\, Shellworks\, Uluu\, Zerocircle). Strengthening food se curity and sustainable fisheries via innovative marine-based approaches (F AO GLOBEFISH\, Fédération Nationale des Paniers de la Mer). Advancing d ecarbonization and circular economy models in ocean industries (Busitema-T EXFAD\, The Flipflopi Project Foundation\, Mananasi Fibre Ltd.).Expanding the use of seaweed and marine-based materials for biodegradable packaging\ , textiles\, and food innovation (International Seaweed Association\, Quel p). With exhibitors from all five continents\, the MAPS Expo provides a g lobal platform for collaboration and industry growth. It enables exhibitor s to showcase their solutions and expand networks\, leveraging the 5th Oce an Forum'\;s interdisciplinary audience that combines diplomatic\, sci entific\, economic\, and advocacy voices. All this is on the road to the U nited Nations Ocean Conference in Nice from 9 to 13 June 2025. By fosteri ng awareness and partnerships\, the MAPS Expo supports the ongoing shift t owards ocean-safe\, low-carbon products that redefine industries and consu mer behavior. An Interactive and Engaging Space The MAPS Expo will trans form the 3rd-floor Gallery of UNOG'\;s E-building\, Palais des Nations \, Geneva\, into a dynamic\, interactive showcase. Situated at the crossro ads leading to Ocean Forum meeting room XIX\, the Expo will feature: Prod uct demonstrations from pioneering organizations. Informational sessions by exhibitors on cutting-edge marine-based solutions. Networking space to facilitate partnerships and knowledge exchange. How to Visit To visit t he MAPS Expo and engage with exhibitors\, participants must register for t he 5th United Nations Ocean Forum via Indico. Once accredited\, attendees will have full access to the E-building'\;s Gallery\, where the Expo w ill take place. REGISTER HEREJoin us at MAPS Expo to discover exciting in novations and meet exhibitors dedicated to transforming the Ocean Economy. Together\, let'\;s celebrate ocean-friendly solutions\, pioneering ma terials\, and sustainable development. Your participation matters! The MA PS Expo is funded by the Foreign\, Commonwealth &\; Development Office of the United Kingdom (FCDO-UK) and implemented by the UN Trade and Develo pment (UNCTAD) Sustainable Manufacturing and Environmental Pollution (SMEP ) Programme  and the Ocean Economy and Fisheries Programme. https://unct ad.org/topic/trade-and-environment/oceans-economy\n\nView meeting on uncta d.org\nhttps://unctad.org/meeting/marine-based-products-and-services-expo DTSTAMP:20260716T214735Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a59517769aac DTSTART:20250305T080000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20250305T160000Z LOCATION:Geneva\, Switzerland SUMMARY:Marine-based Products and Services Expo CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:On the occasion of the 5th United Nations Ocean Forum\, schedul ed from 3–5 March 2025\, in Geneva\, Switzerland\, UN Trade and Developm ent (UNCTAD) and its partners bring together businesses\, researchers\, an d innovators engaged in marine-based products\, ocean conservation\, and s ustainable materials to participate in the Marine-based Products and Servi ces (MAPS) Expo. Aligned with the 5th Ocean Forum'\;s theme\, "\; Ocean Economy\, Trade Policy\, Climate\, and Development Nexus\,"\; MA PS Expo showcases pioneering alternatives to conventional plastics\, circu lar economy innovations\, sustainable fisheries initiatives\, and nature-b ased solutions that contribute to marine conservation\, sustainable ocean use\, and coastal livelihoods.  March 3rd\, 1:10–1:30 p.m.MARINE-BASED PRODUCTS AND SERVICES (MAPS) EXPO OPENINGLocation: Palais de Nations\, Bu ilding E\, Exhibition Hall\, 3rd floor.Exposition inauguration hosted by U NCTAD Ocean and SMEP ProgrammesMaster of Ceremonies: Ms. Chantal Line Carp entier\, Head\, TEDB/DITC\, UNCTADOpening remarks: Ms. Luz María de la Mo ra Sánchez\, Director\, Division of InternationalTrade and Commodities (D ITC)\, UNCTADHigh level remarks:H.E. Mr. Mxolisi Nkosi\, Ambassador Extrao rdinary and Plenipotentiary\,Permanent Mission of South Africa to the Unit ed Nations Office atGeneva and other international organizations in Switze rland Mr. Aik Hoe Lim\, Director of Trade and Environment Division\, WTO  ExhibitorsRecognizing the pressing challenges facing the world'\;s o ceans\, this UNCTAD initiative aims to balance urgency with optimism—hig hlighting real-world solutions that contribute to: Mitigating plastic pol lution through frontier materials and non-plastic substitutes (Catchgreen\ , GO!PHA\, INBAR\, Shellworks\, Uluu\, Zerocircle). Strengthening food se curity and sustainable fisheries via innovative marine-based approaches (F AO GLOBEFISH\, Fédération Nationale des Paniers de la Mer). Advancing d ecarbonization and circular economy models in ocean industries (Busitema-T EXFAD\, The Flipflopi Project Foundation\, Mananasi Fibre Ltd.).Expanding the use of seaweed and marine-based materials for biodegradable packaging\ , textiles\, and food innovation (International Seaweed Association\, Quel p). With exhibitors from all five continents\, the MAPS Expo provides a g lobal platform for collaboration and industry growth. It enables exhibitor s to showcase their solutions and expand networks\, leveraging the 5th Oce an Forum'\;s interdisciplinary audience that combines diplomatic\, sci entific\, economic\, and advocacy voices. All this is on the road to the U nited Nations Ocean Conference in Nice from 9 to 13 June 2025. By fosteri ng awareness and partnerships\, the MAPS Expo supports the ongoing shift t owards ocean-safe\, low-carbon products that redefine industries and consu mer behavior. An Interactive and Engaging Space The MAPS Expo will trans form the 3rd-floor Gallery of UNOG'\;s E-building\, Palais des Nations \, Geneva\, into a dynamic\, interactive showcase. Situated at the crossro ads leading to Ocean Forum meeting room XIX\, the Expo will feature: Prod uct demonstrations from pioneering organizations. Informational sessions by exhibitors on cutting-edge marine-based solutions. Networking space to facilitate partnerships and knowledge exchange. How to Visit To visit t he MAPS Expo and engage with exhibitors\, participants must register for t he 5th United Nations Ocean Forum via Indico. Once accredited\, attendees will have full access to the E-building'\;s Gallery\, where the Expo w ill take place. REGISTER HEREJoin us at MAPS Expo to discover exciting in novations and meet exhibitors dedicated to transforming the Ocean Economy. Together\, let'\;s celebrate ocean-friendly solutions\, pioneering ma terials\, and sustainable development. Your participation matters! The MA PS Expo is funded by the Foreign\, Commonwealth &\; Development Office of the United Kingdom (FCDO-UK) and implemented by the UN Trade and Develo pment (UNCTAD) Sustainable Manufacturing and Environmental Pollution (SMEP ) Programme  and the Ocean Economy and Fisheries Programme. https://unct ad.org/topic/trade-and-environment/oceans-economy\n\nView meeting on uncta d.org\nhttps://unctad.org/meeting/marine-based-products-and-services-expo DTSTAMP:20260716T214735Z END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR