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The 2025 UN Ocean Conference offers a pivotal chance to shore up a more sustainable blue economy for ocean health and shared prosperity.

From food and energy to transport and innovation, the $2.2 trillion ocean economy anchors global prosperity. But climate shocks, policy fragmentation and shifting trade dynamics threaten its future.

Trade’s vital role in fostering sustainable ocean economies that leave no one behind will be in the spotlight during the high-stakes global meeting.

A new project sets out to cut carbon emissions from cross-border trade while enhancing efficiency, sustainability, economic and climate resilience in Africa and Asia-Pacific.

Trade policies, social entrepreneurs and partnerships are crucial to harnessing the ocean’s vast potential for economic growth, environmental and human well-being.

The UN Trade and Development chief calls for collaborative action from the Group of 20 to safeguard global growth and shared prosperity.

Africa’s most populous nation is making strides in agricultural innovation by leveraging satellite imagery, earth observation systems and remote sensing tools.

New analysis unpacks how small island developing states are leveraging the ocean for climate action, calling for more global support to accelerate the momentum.

UN agencies team up to help the region better track each stage of coffee production and distribution for the benefit of farmers, consumers and the planet.

A new UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) report examines trade’s role in reducing food insecurity and preventing famine.