Programme Cooperation Agreement 2012 – 2013

The continental shelves contain among the greatest natural resources available for development and mapping their boundaries is critical to any future planning. For coastal nations, they also form the very basis not just of minerals and hydrocarbons, but also living resources critical to tourism, fisheries, food security and coastal livelihoods, health and culture. GRID-Arendal’s goal is to support countries in the sustainable management of their marine environment. Marine and coastal resources Mapping the continental shelf and providing basis for natural resource management for development

Major impacts

The road ahead 2014–2017

Global media coverage and awareness

The Continental Shelf Programme: Sovereignty and knowledge of the deep seabed for a sustainable future

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Mapped the continental shelves and engaged with over 60 developing countries providing opportunities for governance and sustainable management of natural resources Established sub-regional cooperation between seven coastal states in West Africa based on African ownership, African cooperation and Norwegian technical and financial support Introduced blue carbon as an alternative and complimentary pathway to reducing carbon emissions through ocean and coastal restoration, resulting in legislation and investments worldwide Facilitated greater international focus on the role of improved waste water and coastal management in developing countries for health, tourism and food security

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Sustainable Seas Programme: Facilitating partnerships and training to enable developing countries to sustainably manage their ocean spaces

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Blue Carbon: The role of the oceans and restored coastal zones in binding carbon

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Green economy and oceans: Enabling transition towards social-ecological economic development, progress and prosperity

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