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The High Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy recognizes our collective well-being depends on a healthy ocean. It always has. It always will. The pressures on the ocean are intense and growing – but we know recovery is possible. Crucially, a healthy ocean holds the solutions to many of the world’s challenges. Putting sustainability at the heart of ocean management is essential for protection, production and prosperity that benefits people, nature and the economy. The leaders of 14 countries have put forward a new ocean action agenda underpinned by sustainably managing 100% of national waters.

The SDG Knowledge Hub provides information and resources about the 17 Sustainable Development Goals including case studies, news updates, and information about the 2030 agenda.

In addition to project financing, the Sustainable Islands Platform aims to further innovations by providing access to cutting edge knowledge for firms, business support organizations and governments across island nations. To that effect, the SIsP has compiled the following tools, publications and webinars available for download.

The IUCN Library Portal provides a paltform for both IUCN Resolutions and Recommendations, which form the body of IUCN’s general policy, as well as the IUCN Headquarters’ Library catalogue, which includes the digital library of IUCN publications.

This IUCN library presents publications, reports, a database of sustainable tourism guidelines and resources, webinars and governance documents for Tourism and Protected Areas.

This IUCN library presents publications, reports, a database of sustainable tourism guidelines and resources, webinars and governance documents for Business and Biodiversity.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration US Department of Commerce curated list of stories, tools and services in training and capacity building, coastal zone management, coastal decision-making tools and international collaborations.

The OECD Data portal presents over 3668 resources and tools related to blue economy tourism.

The One Planet network brings together actors from all regions and all sectors to bring together expertise, resources, innovation and commitment towards a shift to more sustainable modes of production and consumption. Programs include sustainable public procurement, sustainable buildings and construction, sustainable tourism, sustainable food systems, consumer information for SCP and sustainable lifestyles and education.

OCTO accelerates ocean conservation by connecting ocean professionals to the knowledge and networks they need through a broad suite of tools and communities.