Dhaka, June 15 -- The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has become a convener of a Business Call to Action, bringing the voice of the global business community to the United Nations Ocean Conference.

The call is supported by more than 80 signatories from 25 countries, including 55 businesses with a combined turnover of over €$600 billion and 2 million employees, according to a media release.

It urges both private and public decision-makers to strengthen global cooperation and accelerate action to conserve and sustainably use the ocean.

The initiative emphasises the intrinsic connection between land and sea, highlighting the contribution and interdependencies between the coastal and marine environment and the United Nations ...