Enhancing Pacific Ocean Governance

Abstract

Enhancing ocean governance for sustainable economic development in the Pacific Islands region by:| strengthening regional leadership and cooperation on oceans| establishing jurisdictional rights and responsibilities over maritime boundaries| supporting decision-making through improved access to information| conducting marine assessment and planning activities to understand ocean management priorities, mobilise and coordinate action, and monitor progress| building national and regional marine policy, planning, science and geospatial knowledge and capabilities.