UNCTAD

Maritime sector at pivotal decarbonisation moment, says UNCTAD

Shipping has reached a decisive moment in the green transition process with the UN trade body UNCTAD calling on the industry to establish a global regulatory framework, adopt a market-based measure (MBM) and provide financial support for developing countries.

In its latest Review of Maritime Transport 2023, published today (27 September), UNCTAD said that a “just and equitable transition” to a decarbonised maritime industry was crucial in a sector that has greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions increase...

https://container-news.com/maritime-sector-at-pivotal-decarbonisation-moment-says-unctad/

Bangladesh Largest Recycler Of Oil Tankers, Says UNCTAD

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Bangladesh remains one of the largest recyclers of old ships in the world, despite a decrease in the total tonnage demolished last year, according to a UNCTAD report.

Burying Ground For Vessels

The country has become the burying ground for more than one-fourth of the world’s total tonnage of vessels sold for demolition in 2017, says the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) annual Maritime Review that came out last month. Only neighboring...

https://mfame.guru/bangladesh-largest-recycler-of-oil-tankers-says-unctad/

UNCTAD set to support countries under new landmark treaty on high seas

Pictured: various fish species swim over a coral reef, illustrating the biodiversity in our oceans. Photo credit: Visa Vietnam via Pixabay.

By the United Nations Conference on Trade & Development

After 15 years of negotiations, UN member states agreed on landmark new treaty on 4 March to protect marine biodiversity on the high seas. The treaty will be formally adopted soon.

When it enters into force, the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) agreement will address biodiversity loss and...

https://www.shippingaustralia.com.au/unctad-set-to-support-countries-under-new-landmark-treaty-on-high-seas/

Global trade slows, but ‘Green Goods’ grow: UNCTAD

Global trade was worth a record US$32 trillion in 2022, but amid deteriorating economic conditions and rising uncertainties, growth turned negative in the last half of the year and is set to stagnate in the first half of 2023.

The silver lining was the strong performance of trade in “green goods”, whose growth held strong throughout the year, says UNCTAD’s latest Global Trade Update, published on 23 March.

Green goods, also called “environmentally friendly goods”, refer to products that are...

https://container-news.com/global-trade-slows-but-green-goods-grow-unctad/

Embrace ‘Green Tech’ Revolution or Risk Falling Behind, UN Report Warns

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Many developing countries may miss out on the benefits of the “green tech” revolution unless governments and the international community take decisive action now, the head of the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) said on Thursday, releasing its latest report.

“We are at the beginning of a technological revolution based on green technologies,” UNCTAD Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan said. “This new wave of technological change will have a formidable...

https://mfame.guru/embrace-green-tech-revolution-or-risk-falling-behind-un-report-warns/

UNCTAD: Urgente inversión en cadenas de suministro marítimo, infraestructura y sostenibilidad

La Revisión del Transporte Marítimo 2022 de la UNCTAD advierte que el transporte marítimo y la logística requieren una mayor inversión en infraestructura y sostenibilidad para capear futuras tormentas.

Esta entrada UNCTAD: Urgente inversión en cadenas de suministro marítimo, infraestructura y...

https://fullavantenews.com/unctad-urgente-inversion-en-cadenas-de-suministro-maritimo-infraestructura-sostenibilidad/?lang=es

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