The Global Forum on Oceans, Coasts, and Islands was created at the World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD) in Johannesburg, South Africa in September 2002. It aims to advance the interests of oceans (incorporating 72% of the Earth), coasts (the home of 50% of the world's population), and islands (43 of the world's nations are small island developing States which are especially dependent on the oceans).
The Global Forum brings together ocean leaders from governments, intergovernmental and international organizations, non-governmental organizations, and the private sector to achieve the sustainable development of oceans, coasts, and islands. The World Bank partners with the Global Forum by collaborating and presenting at its annual conference and other activities.
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