Report of the Twenty-Fourth Global Meeting of the Regional Seas Programme

The 24th Global Meeting of the Regional Seas Conventions and Action Plans concluded with resounding success with participation from Ms. Inger Andersen, Executive Director of UNEP; H.E. Ms. Agnès Pannier-Runacher, Minister for Ecological Transition, Biodiversity, Forests, Sea and Fisheries of France; Executive Secretaries and Coordinators of the Regional Seas Conventions and Action Plans; representatives from Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs), United Nations entities, and partners. The meeting marked a critical milestone for the Regional Seas Programme, delivering concrete outcomes that will guide its future direction and enhance its contribution to global ocean and coastal governance. Key outcomes

1. The Regional Seas Strategic Directions (2026–2029) was endorsed.
2. An official statement by the RSCAPs coordinators and executive secretaries was endorsed and submitted to the UNOC3 - Ocean Action Panel 8: Promoting and supporting all forms of cooperation, especially at the regional and sub regional level
3. Practical strategies were identified to strengthen partnerships and mobilize resources.
4. Took note of the RSCAPs Vision and Roadmap towards the KM-GBF 30x30 MPA-OECM Target as an evolving document to support coordinated regional approaches toward global biodiversity commitments for KM-GBF Target 3.