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Economic losses are mounting in developing countries due to the absence of widespread COVID-19 vaccinations.

Five key messages from UNCTAD Special Adviser for the Blue Economy Dona Bertarelli on why the ocean needs protection more than ever, so it can continue to offer food and livelihoods to 3 billion people.

The report suggests that the COVID-19 pandemic set off a further crisis in early 2020 that is expected to be deeper and more consequential in many countries than the Global Financial Crisis of 2008/2009.

By Henrique Pacini, Economist, UNCTAD

By Isabelle Durant, Acting Secretary-General, UNCTAD

Written by Sanjam Sahi Gupta, Article No. 76 [UNCTAD Transport and Trade Facilitation Newsletter N°90 - Second Quarter 2021]

Policymakers and experts call on UNCTAD to play a leading role in research, finance and technical assistance to conserve and sustainably use the ocean, seas and marine resources.

UNCTAD launches a new course to help ports around the globe keep ships moving and goods flowing while protecting workers during the current and future pandemics.

The British Standards Institution and the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East-Asia have joined the eTrade for all initiative.

By Isabelle Durant, Acting Secretary-General of UNCTAD