Terrorism and Maritime Insecurity: Collective Efforts to Counter Terrorism in the maritime domain (Counter-Terrorism Week Side Event).
A side event in the margins of the 2026 Counter-Terrorism Week addressing maritime terrorism risks, focusing on strengthening global cooperation, legal frameworks, and security measures to prevent the misuse of maritime routes and infrastructure by terrorist actors. The side event titled "Terrorism and Maritime Insecurity: Collective Efforts to Counter Terrorism in the Maritime Domain", held on 30 June 2026 at United Nations Headquarters, focuses on the growing risks of terrorism within the maritime domain and the urgent need for coordinated international responses. The maritime sector is central to global development, transporting over 80% of world trade and supporting a large proportion of the global population living near coastlines. However, these same features make it vulnerable to exploitation by terrorist groups and organized crime, who may use maritime routes to transport weapons, personnel, and illicit goods while evading traditional border controls. The event high...
