Get ready to ride the wave of change! The 2024 Global Ocean Development Forum is set to make a splash in Qingdao, Shandong Province, from October 24–25. Co-hosted by the Shandong government and China’s Ministry of Natural Resources, this year’s theme—‘Let’s “sea” our futures’—aims to deepen global collaboration on ocean sustainability and climate action.
Why it matters: With rising sea levels and marine biodiversity at risk, the forum will tackle ecological restoration, carbon trading, and tech-driven solutions for healthy oceans. Highlights include the release of the 2024 China Ocean Development Index and the Qingdao Initiative—blueprints for balancing economic growth with environmental protection.
Global vibes: Over 1,000 attendees—from policymakers to scientists—will share strategies at four parallel forums and six special sessions. Topics range from green shipping routes to sustainable aquaculture, with a focus on East Asia’s marine ecosystems. Think of it as Coachella for climate warriors—minus the flower crowns, plus a lot more data charts.
Qingdao, a coastal tech hub, continues to anchor China’s marine economy, contributing 18% of the nation’s ocean-related GDP. This forum could spark partnerships that reshape how we protect our planet’s blue heart.
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The 2024 Global Ocean Development Forum is set to make a splash in Qingdao, Shandong Province, from October 24–25. Co-hosted by the Shandong government and China’s Ministry of Natural Resources, this year’s theme—‘Let’s “sea” our futures’—aims to deepen global collaboration on ocean sustainability and climate action.
Why it matters: With rising sea levels and marine biodiversity at risk, the forum will tackle ecological restoration, carbon trading, and tech-driven solutions for healthy oceans. Highlights include the release of the 2024 China Ocean Development Index and the Qingdao Initiative—blueprints for balancing economic growth with environmental protection.
Global vibes: Over 1,000 attendees—from policymakers to scientists—will share strategies at four parallel forums and six special sessions. Topics range from green shipping routes to sustainable aquaculture, with a focus on East Asia’s marine ecosystems. Think of it as Coachella for climate warriors—minus the flower crowns, plus a lot more data charts. 
