Navigating the Future: 2024 Global Ocean Development Forum Kicks Off in Shandong
The 2024 Global Ocean Development Forum is set to take place on October 24 and 25 in Qingdao City, Shandong Province, east China, as announced by the provincial government. This annual event, themed \"Let's 'sea' our futures – promoting blue partnerships for growth and sustainability,\" is co-hosted by the Shandong Provincial People's Government and the Ministry of Natural Resources.
The forum's agenda includes a main forum, the East Asia Marine Cooperation Platform Qingdao Session, four parallel forums, and six special sessions. Attendees will delve into critical topics such as marine ecological governance, ecological restoration, and carbon trading, positioning these as essential solutions to combat climate change.
At the event, the \"2024 China Ocean Development Index\" and the \"2024 Ocean Development Forum Qingdao Initiative\" will be unveiled, highlighting progress and future plans in ocean development. Additionally, the conference will emphasize the role of international cooperation in sharing best practices and technologies to advance the protection of global marine ecosystems.
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Global Ocean Development Forum to kick off in E China's Shandong
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