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The region cements its status as the largest recipient of global foreign investment, but trends vary across economies and sectors.
Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan underscored the ocean's central role in global trade, economic development, food security and climate regulation.
The 2025 UN Ocean Conference offers a pivotal chance to shore up a more sustainable blue economy for ocean health and shared prosperity.
From food and energy to transport and innovation, the $2.2 trillion ocean economy anchors global prosperity. But climate shocks, policy fragmentation and shifting trade dynamics threaten its future.
In times of disruption, efforts are needed more than ever to facilitate global trade, fostering trust, predictability and an enabling environment for development.
How can streamlined trade processes unlock growth for Egypt? With UNCTAD’s support, the country is paving the way for a more transparent and efficient trading system.
Trade’s vital role in fostering sustainable ocean economies that leave no one behind will be in the spotlight during the high-stakes global meeting.
Secretary-General Grynspan was awarded the 2024 Doha Best Negotiator of the Year for her pivotal role in international diplomacy.
Joint efforts are underway to help Latin America deepen green industrial policies, build a shared regional agenda and establish governance mechanisms to sustain economic transformation.
By integrating the circular economy and the bioeconomy, countries can power development, curb waste and use natural resources more sustainably. But how?
