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, applauded the city's efforts in supporting the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030).
\"Qingdao is playing a very important role because you have huge investment here in the UN Decade of Ocean Science,\" Peter Thomson said, congratulating the city for its significant contributions.
The forum highlighted the critical challenges facing our oceans and the importance of collaborative efforts to ensure sustainable solutions. Qingdao's investment and active participation are seen as pivotal in advancing global ocean science initiatives.
