- Events
To contribute to the global conversation on counter terrorism efforts and in support of Pillar II of the Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy on measures to prevent and combat terrorism, the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED), the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵOCT) and the International Maritime Organization (IMO), jointly with the Hellenic Republic and the Republic of Malta, will convene an interactive side event on ¡°Terrorism and Maritime Insecurity: Collective Efforts to Counter Terrorism in the Maritime Domain¡± on Tuesday, 30 June 2026.
The event will take place on the margins of the Counter-Terrrism week with the purpose of examining key aspects relating to enhancing the prevention and suppression of terrorist movement and activities in the maritime domain, strengthen the protection of ports and other critical infrastructure at sea, and address a multiple-threat environment that calls for closer scrutiny and renewed policy, cooperation and operational approaches.
Speakers will draw attention to existing gaps, challenges, and vulnerabilities as well as good practices addressing such gaps in the maritime domain. Speakers will also highlight key initiatives supporting existing frameworks, processes, and mandates to address and strengthen maritime security, such as collection of passenger/crew data and protection of maritime domain as critical infrastructure. The discussions aim to underscore that securing this domain is not only essential to preventing terrorist mobility and logistical support but also requires sustained cooperation among Member States, Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ entities, specialized agencies such as the IMO, regional partners, and the private sector/industry.
This event is organized on the margins of the 2026 Counter-Terrorism week (CT Week). For more information visit: www.un.org/counterterrorism/en/2026-counter-terrorism-week
