88 / 96
88
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.
Global media coverage and awareness
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
The Continental Shelf Programme: Sovereignty and
knowledge of the deep seabed for a sustainable future
Sustainable Seas Programme: Facilitating
partnerships and training to enable developing
countries to sustainably manage their ocean spaces
Blue Carbon: The role of the oceans and restored
coastal zones in binding carbon
Green economy and oceans: Enabling transition
towards social-ecological economic development,
progress and prosperity
Marine and coastal resources
Mapping the continental shelf and providing basis for natural resource
management for development
Major impacts
The road ahead 2014–2017
è
è
è
è
è
è
è
è
è