We envision a future in which Member States, grounded on strong scientific understanding and systematic observations of changing climate and ocean ecosystems , are able to implement effective governance for a healthy ocean.

In considerations of regional characteristics, WESTPAC employs adaptive and self-driven approaches to capacity development, with guiding principles to focus on user needs at the regional and national levels, foster North-South and South-South collaborations, and integrate capacity development into the development of solution-oriented research programmes that aim to address critical challenges in the region.