Tag: Resilience

Three G7 countries – the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom – confirmed their multi-year commitment to building ocean resilience through the Ocean Risk and Resilience Action Alliance (ORRAA) amounting to USD$22 million.

The geopolitical uncertainty brought by the Ukrainian war, the continuous disruption post-COVID, and the escalation of climate change effects have pushed business leaders to put a greater focus on their sustainability agendas, according to the 12th UN Global Compact-Accenture CEO Study.

Lack of knowledge of mental health issues can make those who are affected by them more susceptible to stigma, discrimination, and exclusion at work, or even prevent them from finding employment in the first place.

Meditation can be simply included into one's workday and practiced regularly. You only need 10 to 20 minutes per day to increase your resilience, reduce stress, control your emotions, and develop a positive outlook on life.

People living with mental health conditions have a right to work. A report by ILO and WHO on mental health highlights that employers should support people living with mental health conditions.

On November 10ht at COP27,  maritime industry leaders launched a joint statement highlighting the urgent need for coordination at all levels to not only reduce emissions, but also to make the maritime industry more resilient and equitable.

Ensuring decent work for future generations is a critical pillar of the world’s pathway to sustainable development. What role does resilience have to play in this?

Self-care is no longer a luxury for leaders; in today’s demanding workdays, where there is usually no balance between personal life and work, creating a culture of self-care in the workplace is vital for everyone.

At the Global Maritime Forum’s Annual Summit in New York, young maritime professionals discussed what actions need to be taken for the maritime industry to attract future generations. Improving human sustainability will be imperative to help the industry appeal to and retain future talent – an issue increasingly pressing for the resiliency of the entire maritime value chain.

It’s not enough to commit to rigorous self-care of your mind and body. Research has found that financial stress is one of the leading external causes of mental health issues among adults worldwide. So, don’t underestimate the impact that true financial peace can make on overall mental health.