Guidance

Relevant knowledge products providing guidance on ocean accounting, ocean governance and ocean sustainable development.

A Guide to Creating Core Ocean GDP Accounts

This guidance document provides a comprehensive introduction into how to create core ocean accounts.

The Global Ocean Asset Data Package

The Global Ocean Asset Data Guide provides practical support to countries for the use of global data on ocean assets in developing national ocean accounts.

Technical Guidance on Ocean Accounting

The Technical Guidance on Ocean Accounting outlines how to compile, use and maintain ocean accounts.

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.

Core Ocean Statistics v.1.0

The aim of this study is to develop a set

Ocean Accounts Diagnostic Tool

The Ocean Accounts Diagnostic Tool is designed to engage and guide structured dialogue among stakeholders for strategically implementing and advancing ocean accounts.

Developing a SEEA Ocean

At its 49th session in March 2018, the United Nations

Ecosystem accounting for the ocean

Guidance on classifying coastal and marine ecosystem types, their conditions and services, as well as recommendations on the treatment of areas beyond national jurisdictions.