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FG constitutes National Diving Governing Board
"The Diving Governing Board shall guide the implementation of intervention and inspection programmes to reduce injuries, illnesses…
Tracking refrigerated cargo ships, commonly called reefers, can help…
By Jerome Michelet
Transshipment, or the transfer of fish from one vessel to another, is a vital part of the global commercial…
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…
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,…
New Zealand introduces stricter rules governing livestock shipments
New Zealand is imposing stricter rules for the export of live animals by ship following a fatal incident involving a livestock…
How trade policy can help achieve the UN goal on zero hunger
Policies that affect trade and markets can have consequences for progress in all five action areas under SDG 2.
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 2020 – Sustainable shipping for a sustainable planet
Today, the IMO and the global maritime community come together to celebrate the annual World Maritime Day. The 2020 theme is…