At the 2024 Global Ocean Development Forum in Qingdao City, east China, Peter Thomson, the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for the Ocean, highlighted the significant role the city is playing in supporting the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030). He emphasized the importance of the decade in addressing critical challenges facing our oceans.
“Qingdao is playing a very important role because you have huge investment here in the UN Decade of Ocean Science,” Thomson said, congratulating the city for its dedication and support.
The forum served as a platform to discuss ocean development and sustainability, with Qingdao’s efforts receiving international recognition. The city’s substantial investment and active participation in ocean science initiatives demonstrate its commitment to promoting sustainable ocean development.
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Qingdao hailed for role in supporting UN Decade of Ocean Science
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