Tag: UN sustainable development goals

DNV GL has mapped current ocean governance and regulation in a report for the UN Global Compact Action Platform for Sustainable Ocean Business. The report 'Mapping ocean governance and regulation' aims to be the base for discussions on creating a sustainable future for the seas.

Maritime transportation is essential for sustainable development, but many countries are unprepared to take advantage of this potential. The video, published by IMO, explains how a coherent and coordinated National Maritime Transport Policy can benefit everyone.

Ports Australia accepted the invitation to join the World Ports Sustainability Program, an initiative by IAPH aiming to enhance sustainability efforts of ports worldwide and  foster international cooperation with partners in the supply chain, under the concept of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. 

During World Water Week from 26 to 31 of August, senior corporate representatives will bring industry perspectives and examples on addressing the linkages between land and sea and implementing Sustainable Development Goals 6 and 14. The World Ocean Council will be Chairing a Session focusing on “Water, ecosystems and human development”.

According to a UN forum progress has been made on achieving global goals to end poverty and hunger. However, meeting the targets by the deadline of 2030 will require a laser-sharp focus and a true sense of urgency. Currently, Sweden is the country most on course to achieving the SDGs, with Europe doing best so far.. Moreover, the list of the top 10 countries closest to achieving the SDGs mirrors a complementary ranking of the world’s happiest countries

Carnival Corporation released its eighth annual sustainability report, announcing that in 2017 it achieved its 25% carbon reduction goal three years ahead of schedule and is on track with its nine other 2020 sustainability goals. The company continues its sustainability journey, using the United Nation’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals.

During the 20th Summit between the European Union and China, on 16 July, the two parties signed an ocean partnership agreement. EU an China will cooperate to improve  international governance of the oceans in all its aspects, including by combating illegal fishing and promoting a sustainable blue economy.

At the 120th session of its Council meeting in London, IMO selected the "Empowering Women in the Maritime Community" as the World Maritime Day theme for 2019, in an effort to raise awareness of the importance of gender equality, in line with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.

ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre and World Maritime University signed a MoU to strengthen the cooperation in increasing the knowledge of the evolving situation of piracy and sea robbery in Asia. The partnership is aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Agenda.

New technologies offer the potential for radical improvements in shipping efficiency, the market is totally changing, fuel costs are rising and becoming less predictable than used to be. However, shipping industry weathers the storm implementing sustainable best practices.