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Stakeholders shed light on role of trade policy in fight against plastic…
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Stakeholders considered the role of the WTO in enhancing transparency and strengthening international…
Marine litter and microplastics expert group forwards recommendations to…
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The ad-hoc open-ended expert group on marine litter and microplastics held its fourth and final meeting.
It…
Marine Plastic Litter: ICS helps shipping companies comply with revised…
"Ignorance of the regulations is no defence. If a ship and its crew are seen to pose a risk of marine pollution, the vessel can be…
Clean Water and Sanitation: Charting a course to a healthy population on a…
By Gilbert F. Houngbo, UN-Water Chair
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As the United Nations marks its 75th anniversary, international…
Environment: LASWA commences clearing of water hyacinth on Lagos Waterways
The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) on Thursday started the annual clearing and removal of water hyacinth from jetties,…
IMO collaborating to reduce GHG emissions from ports and ships
A new strategic partnership to strengthen cooperation between ships and ports to reduce greenhouse gas emissions has been signed…
Assessing baselines and coordinating actions for the SDGs Decade of Action
By David Horan
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A new tool can support implementation of a single SDG in a coordinated manner.
The tool…
World Maritime day: Master mariners seek facility for effective maritime…
The Nigerian Association of Master Mariners (NAMM) has called for more robust maritime policy that would support a more effective…
FG bans barge operations along Marina coastline
The Federal Government on Tuesday ordered an immediate end to barge operations along the Marina coastline.
The Minister of…
New fishing vessel safety publication launched
Joining forces to shape the fishery sector of tomorrow is the newly launched (3 September) publication prepared by IMO, ILO and…