Expert Insights - The Global Ocean Accounts Partnership

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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.

GOAP Secretariat

Jun 8, 2025

2 min read

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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.

GOAP Secretariat

Jun 2, 2025

3 min read

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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.

GOAP Secretariat

Apr 30, 2025

6 min read

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.

GOAP Secretariat

Apr 14, 2025

4 min read

Insights from the World Ocean Summit 2025

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

GOAP Secretariat

Mar 17, 2025

4 min read