Ha Long Consensus on Ocean Accounting for Sustainable Development in South and Southeast Asia
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.
Learn more about the ocean accounts projects in the region
Asia-Pacific
Pilot ocean accounting projects in the Asia-Pacific supported by the Global Ocean Accounts Partnership (GOAP). Ocean accounts in Phang-Nga Bay, ThailandRead the reports The Phang-Nga Bay Ocean Accounts project highlights Thailand’s efforts to integrate environmental, economic, and spatial data to manage its rich coastal and marine ecosystems. These knowledge