The ocean covers two-thirds of the planet and is vital for human well-being. It provides invaluable ecosystem services, contributes to global food security, and offers immense opportunities for economic growth, employment and development. Our ocean is, however, under immense pressures from a wide range of human activities. These pressures will increase unless governments take bold action to ensure the sustainable use of the ocean, seas, and the protection of its marine resources.
To support government efforts to transition to a more sustainable ocean economy, the OECD is mobilising expertise across multiple policy fronts, covering…