The Global Environment Monitoring System for the Ocean and Coasts - Strategy Brochure

This strategy brochure outlines the operational framework and priorities for the Global Environment Monitoring System for the Ocean and Coasts. Established by the United Nations Environment Programme, this initiative addresses critical planetary crises, including climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. The programme aims to bridge significant data gaps in developing countries by convening a multi-stakeholder partnership to provide open, quality-assured environmental data. Methodologically, it employs a delivery model focused on informing policy through data synthesis, inspiring regional engagement via test cases, and enabling the scaling of innovative solutions. Key objectives include strengthening monitoring capacity to support healthy marine ecosystems.