What we do
Build a global community of practice for ocean accounting to ensure the diverse values of the ocean are recognised in all decision-making about social and economic development.
GOAP Secretariat
GOAP is a global, multistakeholder partnership established to enable countries and other stakeholders to go beyond GDP to effectively measure and manage progress towards ocean sustainable development.
Ocean accounts inform evidence-based sustainable development of the ocean economy
Ocean accounting is a data foundation towards an integrated understanding.
Technical Guidance on Ocean Accounting
The Technical Guidance on Ocean Accounting outlines how to compile, use and maintain ocean accounts.
Africa Dialogue Position Paper 2022
The paper summarises the thematic areas discussed at the Africa Dialogue and provides a number of recommendations for the advancement of ocean accounting and blue economies in Africa.
The Ocean Accounts Framework
The Ocean Accounts Framework is a conceptual framework designed to enhance the consistency, comparability and coherence of ocean-related maps, data, statistics, and indicators across social, environmental and economic domains.
Africa Dialogue on Ocean Accounting 2022
23 - 24 March 2022 | Virtual
3rd Global Dialogue on Ocean Accounting: Towards an Agenda for Action
30 March 2022 | Virtual
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Become a member, join our events, contribute to the Technical Guidance and stay up to date!
ADB Healthy Oceans Tech and Finance Forum: Innovative Solutions for Asia and the Pacific
26 January 2022 | Virtual
Core Ocean Statistics v.1.0
The aim of this study is to develop a set