Linking Ocean Accounting to Marine Spatial Planning
This report outlines what ocean accounts are and how they can link to, and support, marine spatial planning.
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Ha Long Consensus on Ocean Accounting for Sustainable Development in South and Southeast Asia
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Reflecting consultations at the Regional Workshop on Ocean Accounting, Ha Long, Vietnam, 3-4 March 2025
The Ha Long Consensus on Ocean Accounting for Sustainable Development in south and southeast Asia was agreed during the Regional Workshop held in Quang Ninh, Viet Nam on 3–4 March 2025. The Consensus reflects a shared regional commitment to integrate ocean accounts into national decision-making, recognising the ocean’s vital role in supporting economic prosperity, social well-being, and ecological resilience.
It outlines three priority action areas:
- Strengthening regional collaboration and standardisation through an south and southeast Asia Community of Practice on Ocean Accounting and Blue Economy,
- Mobilising sustainable finance for blue economy initiatives, and
- Advancing digital infrastructure and data integration to support policy and investment.
The Ha Long Consensus positions ocean accounting as a cornerstone for sustainable and inclusive ocean governance across the region.
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Ocean Accounts Explained by Rekam Nusantara Foundation
Rekam Nusantara Foundation created this video to build and share knowledge on ocean accounts it shows the diverse coastline of Indonesia while showing the use of ocean accounts for sustainable ocean development.
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Joint Declaration: Pledge to Advance Ocean Accounts by 2030
Signatories to the Pledge to advance Ocean Accounts by 2030
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