Inform your discussions and decisions this week: this issue arrives as Economist Impact marks the last day of the World Ocean Summit 2023—an annual event bringing together global changemakers to discuss the greatest threats facing the seas.
The world will continue to drown in plastic waste unless a bold and comprehensive set of policy changes are agreed by the UN. Examine the impact of three major policies that are being considered by negotiators working on a legally binding treaty to reduce plastic pollution.
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Sustainability | infographic
The ocean and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Although the ocean fits neatly into SDG 14, Life Below Water, it also plays a vital role in achieving the entire UN sustainability agenda.
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Sustainability | video
Can plastics become more sustainable?
The plastics industry is under pressure to cut both waste and greenhouse-gas emissions. How is this transition progressing?
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Sustainability | blog
Water in a fragmented world
Mismanagement of water resources has devastating consequences for human health and prosperity. Understand how political and economic fragmentation will affect the global water crisis.
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Ocean issues are gaining increasing global recognition. Read our round-up of ocean-related conversations from the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos.
Sustainability | event
The shipping industry gets on board with decarbonisation
Examine the progress and plans of the shipping industry to reduce emissions, as well as the barriers to action.
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Sustainability | expert blog
Why aquaculture needs an overhaul
Patricia Ricard, president of the Paul Ricard Oceanographic Institute, discusses the need for an integrated vision of aquaculture that considers the ocean, the climate and biodiversity.
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Sustainability | survey
Let's close the ocean pollution data gap
A global collaborative effort to collect data on the impact of chemical pollution is essential. We invite you to contribute.
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