Countries must forge ‘Global Blue Deal’ to protect the ocean: UNCTAD

The ocean can provide vast opportunities for developing countries to build more innovative and resilient economies, but climate change, pollution and overfishing threaten the livelihoods of some three billion people who rely on it for food and income.

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Countries must forge ‘Global Blue Deal’ to protect the ocean: UNCTAD

5 things you should know about the UN Ocean Conference, a chance to save the planet’s largest ecosystem

27 May 2022

The Ocean is the planet’s largest ecosystem, regulating the climate, and providing livelihoods for billions. But its health is in danger. The second UN Ocean Conference, due to take place in June, will be an important opportunity to redress the damage that mankind continues to inflict on marine life and livelihoods.

5 things you should know about the UN Ocean Conference, a chance to save the planet’s largest ecosystem

27 May 2022

The Ocean is the planet’s largest ecosystem, regulating the climate, and providing livelihoods for billions. But its health is in danger. The second UN Ocean Conference, due to take place in June, will be an important opportunity to redress the damage that mankind continues to inflict on marine life and livelihoods.

Tonga volcano aftermath: UN aids islanders facing long-term challenges

10 Feb 2022

The many families on the island nation of Tonga who rely solely on the ocean for their food and income, are struggling to recover from last month’s volcanic eruption and tsunami.