Knowledge products

Thematic research on ocean accounting, ocean governance and ocean sustainable development.

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.

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.

Core Ocean Statistics v.1.0

The aim of this study is to develop a set

Global Progress Assessment on Ocean Accounting

The assessment of global progress on ocean accounting is based

Experiences from Pilot Studies in Measuring the Sustainability of Tourism: A synopsis for policy makers

This report aims to showcase the excellent work conducted by pilot countries in advancing the implementation of Measuring the Sustainability of Tourism (MST).

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.

Blue Paper: National Accounting for the Ocean and the Ocean Economy

This Blue Paper highlights the opportunity for incorporating ocean accounts into national accounting frameworks and the data and technology already available at our fingertips to do so.