Executive Summary
Since 2014, the Our Ocean Conference has driven ambitious global action and successfully mobilized resources. With 81 percent of commitments complete or in progress, commitment-makers appear to be making concerted efforts to meet their pledges. However, gaps remain, particularly in the full disbursement of pledged finance.
Recommendations to Improve OOC Outcomes
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Actively fill geographic and policy gaps in OOC commitments, increasing inclusion and commitment mobilization across Africa, Latin America, and South Asia.
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Strengthen partnerships with governments while scaling engagement with the private sector, academia, intergovernmental organizations, local communities, and underrepresented groups.
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Improve the OOC online platform to increase data quality and consistency and enhance transparency.
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Develop further thematic analyses of commitments including deep dives, regular progress assessments, and analyses of implementation barriers and solutions.
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Increase coordination between the OOC and other multilateral forums, including UNOC, to address duplication risk across voluntary commitment platforms and drive global ocean ambition.
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Explore options to provide more concrete support for organizations to implement their commitments through internal knowledge-sharing and external partnerships.
