The United Nations Ocean Conference underlined the need for an integrated approach to the blue economy, one which supports jobs and livelihoods while conserving the environment.
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A new accord to conserve and sustainably use the seas
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A Commonwealth study on ocean governance in the Pacific offers ways to sustainably capitalise on the economic treasures of the ocean
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Commonwealth Pacific report to shift paradigm on ocean governance
Leaders from coastal nations and small island developing states from the Commonwealth will surf a wave of optimism this week at a major United Nations summit which aims to deliver on a global promise to conserve and sustainably manage the seas.
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Commonwealth leads the way at United Nations Oceans Conference
New research published today by the Commonwealth Secretariat calls for “fundamental changes” to the way the world’s oceans, seas and coastal areas are managed.
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Commonwealth urges policy changes to unleash blue economy
The Commonwealth has called for “coherent global action” to conserve fish stocks and deliver a fisheries trade deal that supports small and developing countries
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Commonwealth calls for global action to ensure sustainable fisheries trade