Oceans Economy and Trade Strategies

UNCTAD supports the nation rich in aquatic resources to diversify its exports through the fisheries and aquaculture sector.

An UNCTAD report highlights the opportunities the ocean holds for developing countries and charts a new course to sustainably use marine resources.

The UN Trade Forum 2023 will highlight how developing countries can use trade to tackle global challenges including protecting the ocean, reducing digital and gender inequalities, and building more resilient economies.

The agreement is a milestone towards making all ocean economic activities more sustainable, less harmful and beneficial to all.

Funding from the United Kingdom extends to the region UNCTAD’s work on sustainable manufacturing and plastic substitutes.

The two organizations will broaden their existing cooperation to promote the ocean economy, curb plastic pollution, support least developed countries, bolster the digital economy and boost gender equality.

A new UNCTAD database provides insight into the ocean economy’s sectors, main players and export opportunities for developing countries as they try to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Countries aim to protect the iconic queen conch, build a sustainable ocean economy and provide tangible benefits to people working in the region’s seafood value chains.

UN Oceans Forum identifies ways to sustainably change course for the benefit of marine resources and the people who depend on them.

The ocean is a source of opportunities to sustain livelihoods, trade and mitigate climate change. But the health of the ocean is deteriotrating and the economies it supports are under threat.