About GOAP
Advancing ocean accounting for sustainable development worldwide
Our Mission
The Global Ocean Accounts Partnership (GOAP) is a multi-stakeholder partnership that supports countries in developing and using ocean accounts for sustainable development. Established in 2019, GOAP provides technical guidance, builds capacity, and facilitates knowledge sharing to advance the implementation of the System of Environmental-Economic Accounting (SEEA) for oceans.
We work with over 35 member governments and institutions across six regional Communities of Practice, fostering collaboration and innovation in ocean accounting globally.
What We Do
Technical Guidance
Developing international standards, methodologies, and best practices for implementing ocean accounts based on SEEA.
Capacity Building
Supporting countries through training programs, workshops, and regional Communities of Practice to strengthen ocean accounting capabilities.
Knowledge Sharing
Creating platforms for exchange of experiences, case studies, and lessons learned among practitioners and policymakers.
Our Partnership
GOAP is co-chaired by the United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), bringing together the expertise in statistical standards and environmental policy needed to advance ocean accounting globally.
The partnership is hosted at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) Sydney, which provides the Secretariat that coordinates GOAP's activities, manages knowledge platforms, and supports the global network of ocean accounting practitioners.
Since our founding in 2019, we have grown into a truly global partnership, with members spanning government statistical offices, environmental agencies, research institutions, and international organizations working together to realize the potential of ocean accounts for evidence-based ocean management and sustainable development.
Join the Partnership
Interested in becoming part of GOAP or learning more about how we can support your country's ocean accounting efforts?