Transformations for a Sustainable Ocean Economy - A Vision for Protection, Production and Prosperity

We will leverage the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development and the body of knowledge commissioned by the Ocean Panel to build collective understanding and knowledge of ocean sustainability, ecosystem services and functions, and ensure that science underpins decision-making for building a sustainable ocean economy. [...] National decisions on marine spatial plans, marine protected areas and other effective area-based conservation measures will depend on the state and function of the ecosystem and the extent and quality of ocean management as well as the importance of addressing human well-being, sustainable ocean food and climate change. [...] People understand the value of the ocean and have acquired the skills and knowledge to participate in the sustainable ocean economy. [...] • Invest in knowledge, technology and skills training for ocean conservation and management and the sustainable ocean industries of the future to ensure a just transition for workers in the ocean economy. [...] • Support the development and application of a global ‘ocean risk map’ and ‘risk index’ to catalyse a responsible and sustainable ocean insurance market and investments in the resilience of islands and coastal communities.