Position paper on the Millennium Development Goals

The global ocean is vital for life on Earth but marine ecosystems are increasingly threatened by overfishing, pollution, climate change and emerging industries like deep-sea mining. These pressures risk irreversible damage to biodiversity, food systems and climate regulation.

Humanity faces an unprecedented environmental crisis. Human rights and environmental protection are deeply linked, with a healthy and sustainable environment now formally recognised by the UN as a universal right and fundamental to the enjoyment of human rights.

Logistics is the backbone of the global economy, connecting producers, retailers and consumers, but also drives emissions, land use, noise and social challenges. Sustainable logistics means greener supply chains, quality jobs, fair conditions and climate justice.