Expert Insights

Expert insights on ocean accounting, ocean governance and sustainable ocean development.

Strengthening the Climate-Ocean Nexus

We stand at a pivotal moment in international environmental law—one where the ocean and climate are finally being recognized not as separate challenges, but as interconnected systems requiring integrated legal responses.

Remediation of Plastic Pollution: Why Island Nations need stronger measures in the new plastics treaty

Maritime plastic disasters are not rare accidents. The plastics treaty negotiations (INC5.2) are a unique opportunity to protect island nations that bear the greatest impacts of marine plastic pollution, including from global plastic commerce.

Closing the Information Gap in Global Plastics Governance: No Data, No Deal

Without improving national data on plastics, even the most ambitious treaty will be implemented in the dark, making commitments difficult to properly measure and collective progress impossible to accurately understand.

Ocean Literacy for Ocean Sustainability: Reflections from Australia

From classrooms to coastlines, discover why understanding, valuing, and protecting marine environments could be Australia’s most powerful untapped sustainability tool.

What we heard, shared and saw delivered at the UN Ocean Conference

The world was watching the 3rd UN Ocean Conference in Nice with high expectations on what would be delivered for the world’s ocean. So, what was delivered? What is next?

A Progress Report on World Oceans Day

Our vision is for ocean accounts to be at the core of realising a healthy future for ocean, people, and planet. The new 2025 GOAP Progress Report documents how countries across regions are moving from concept to implementation.

The Time is Now for Ocean Accounts

The 3rd UN Ocean Conference provides a unique alignment of leadership and strategic vision to recognise ocean accounts as a means to drive sustainable ocean development.

The importance of Social Accounts on the pathway towards Ocean Equity

Without including social, cultural, and equity aspects, Ocean Accounts may provide an incomplete or misleading picture, potentially leading to poor decisions with negative social consequences.

The Vital Role of Data in Inclusion, Equity, and Justice in Coastal Communities

Coastal communities, with their unique blend of ecological and societal dynamics, are often at the forefront of challenges related to social justice and environmental sustainability.

Insights from the World Ocean Summit 2025

Authors: Arlette Schramm and Eliza Northrop  Every year, for the