Advancing knowledge and cooperation for a healthy ocean and prosperous society
A comprehensive regional roadmap was developed to accelerate the implementation of Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) in the Western Pacific and its adjacent areas. This milestone reflects the region’s unified commitment to advancing sustainable ocean governance through coordinated MSP efforts.
Following a consultative and inclusive drafting process, the finalized Action Framework was officially adopted at the Fifteenth Intergovernmental Session of the IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (March 2025, Tokyo), solidifying regional consensus to leverage MSP as a catalyst for a sustainable blue economy and delivery on national and global ocean commitments.
To promote practical application and mutual learning in marine spatial planning (MSP), a network of demonstration sites was established under the UN Ocean Decade Action 21. These sites serve as dynamic platforms for both showcasing best practices and facilitating two-way knowledge exchange among MSP practitioners. Key achievements include:
Capacity development and stakeholder engagement were significantly advanced under the UN Ocean Decade Action 21, reinforcing regional implementation of marine spatial planning (MSP). Key achievements include: