High-Level Ocean of the Future Meeting (23 September 2024)

At the High-Level Ocean of the Future Meeting held during the 79th UN General Assembly, Mr. Ratnesh, Executive Director, was part of the discussions on advancing a sustainable ocean economy. Key topics included decarbonizing shipping, sustainable marine resource management, and ocean governance. UN GCNI is leading efforts in India through a detailed report on the Ocean Stewardship Programme, identifying crucial areas such as Ports Infrastructure and Fisheries to drive the Indian Blue Economy forward. Maritime Business Leaders and Cargo Owners shared a Joint Statement on the Urgency for a Global Agreement on Maritime Decarbonisation call on the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Member States to support a global regulatory framework that in a just, inclusive, ambitious and timely manner accelerates the use of zero and near-zero Green House Gas fuels.