Lead institution:
Global Ocean Account Partnership Secretariat – Australia
This Ocean Decade project advances “the science we need for the ocean we want” by transforming how ocean resources are measured and valued.
Aligning with Ocean Decade Challenges 4 (sustainable ocean economy) and 9 (skills and technology for all), the GOAP project will: Implement ocean accounts in diverse countries, integrating economic, environmental, and social data.
Build capacity through training and regional Communities of Practice, with a focus on SIDS, LDCs, and ECOPs. Develop standardised frameworks for global comparability in ocean accounting. Support evidence-based decision-making by applying ocean accounts to policy challenges. By providing a holistic view of ocean values ‘Beyond GDP,’ this project empowers nations to make informed decisions for sustainable ocean management. It fosters transformative science and interdisciplinary collaboration to achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Start Date: 02/01/2025
End Date: 31/12/2030
Lead Contact: Phil James (phil.james@unsw.edu.au)