Opportunities and Risks for the Ocean Economy: Ensuring Sustainable Use of the World Ocean’s Natural Riches. Key Quotes

The 15th edition of the Global Risks Report, published by the World Economic Forum with support from Marsh & McLennan and Zurich Insurance Group, provides a rich perspective on the major threats that may impact global prosperity over the next decade.

This report provides an outline of UNIDO’s current approaches towards sustainable development, highlighting the role of sustainable energy solutions and environmentally sound technologies in industry, and gives an overview of selected case studies from the region.

The report reviews approaches to and mechanisms of marine management in the Arctic Ocean in areas beyond national jurisdiction of the coastal states. The authors conclude that there is a need to develop a special regime for the Arctic based on further build-up of the Arctic Council and the OSPAR experience.

This flagship report by the United Nations Environment Programme reviews the current state of the global environment, depicts possible future trends, assesses the effectiveness of current environmental policies, and stresses the need to take urgent action in order to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.