Since the publishing of the Ocean Panel Transformations agenda in 2020, members have been working towards their commitment of achieving 100% sustainable ocean management through Sustainable Ocean Plans. This report explores progress towards this goal, the aspired outcomes of the Transformations agenda, and the goals of the initiatives and coalitions that have arisen from the Ocean Panel, among others. While not exhaustive, this report demonstrates the Ocean Panel’s commitment to transparency and showcases compelling highlights, illustrating the diverse spectrum of actions unfolding across all Ocean Panel countries.

The First Progress Report from The High Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy

Achieving a sustainable ocean economy in which effective protection, sustainable production and equitable prosperity go hand in hand, requires a profound departure from ‘business-as-usual’ practices and transformations in five critical areas – ocean wealth, ocean health, ocean equity, ocean knowledge and ocean finance.

Actions speak louder than words.

The Panel’s 2021 report provides a snapshot of progress made by Ocean Panel countries around the world since 2018 with stories of how they have elaborated their national strategies to successfully promote effective protection of ocean areas, transform local communities through sustainable production, and nurture equitable prosperity in ocean communities.

This report dives into specific experiences from around the world, showing how far the Ocean Panel has come and what is possible if all countries steer in the same direction.