The earth’s oceans play a crucial role in global environmental equilibrium and economic wellbeing. Unfortunately, they are under mounting pressure due to increased human activities. The resulting changes in the marine environment are occurring at a higher pace than anticipated, affecting especially the most vulnerable communities.
Through capacity building and assessment initiatives, the Marine Programme promotes responsible and sustainable management of the oceans and coasts by addressing issues of sovereignty, resource management and protection of the marine environment also in the context of climate change.
The UNEP Shelf Programme is a component of the Marine Programme, assists developing states in completing the activities required to establish the outer limits of their continental shelves according to Article 76 of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
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