RT null T1 The First Global Integrated Marine Assessment: World Ocean Assessment I A1 United Nations, K1 marine environment K1 water K1 water pollution K1 water protection K1 water quality YR 2016 FD 2016 LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/9795 UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/9795 NO The first World Ocean Assessment provides an important scientific basis for the consideration of ocean issues by Governments, intergovernmental processes, and all policy-makers and others involved in ocean affairs. The Assessment reinforces the science-policy interface and establishes the basis for future assessments. Together with future assessments and related initiatives, it will help in the implementation of the recently adopted 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, particularly its ocean-related goals. DS UN Environment Document Repository RD Sep 24, 2026