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Handbook on Sustainable Ocean Plans
High Level Panel for A Sustainable Ocean Economy
The ‘Handbook on Sustainable Ocean Plans: A Practitioners’ Guide’ provides a practical framework to help countries design and implement Sustainable Ocean Plans (SOPs). SOPs are comprehensive, country-driven frameworks to sustainably manage 100% of the ocean area under national jurisdiction.
These unifying “umbrella” frameworks align all ocean-related policies, governance mechanisms and management tools, helping countries integrate ocean sustainability into national development priorities, align with international commitments and best practices, and ensure the long-term health, productivity and resilience of marine ecosystems.
Although each country’s plan reflects its unique context and priorities, all Sustainable Ocean Plans share nine core attributes that ensure coherence, inclusivity, and effectiveness.
Following on the work of Ocean Panel members, the Handbook opens up sustainable ocean management to more countries through aligned initiatives like the 100% Alliance which calls on all coastal and ocean states to commit to sustainably manage 100% of ocean areas under national jurisdiction, guided by Sustainable Ocean Plans.
The Handbook was developed to guide practitioners, policymakers, and partners through a structured, step-by-step process to create, finance, and implement effective SOPs that balance ecological integrity with social and economic development.
Access the full handbook and other resources here.
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