Sustainable Ocean Economy database
The OECD is building a comprehensive database on the Sustainable Ocean Economy. Reliable and timely data on the natural asset base and the sustainability of the ocean economy, the well-being and resilience of coastal communities, and the health of marine ecosystems are scarce. There is equally a need to monitor policies and finance to speed up the transition. This work will help meet the demands of the international community for a better evidence base to support decision making, including SDG 14. The database is currently under development.
Work in progress
- Ocean-related policy instruments (taxes, subsidies, tradable permit schemes)
- Ocean-related finance
- Ocean-related innovation
- A suite of indicators on coastal areas
Planned work
- Ocean pollution abatement costs
- Ocean ecosystem health
- Air emissions from maritime shipping – data and SEEA accounts
Available data show that:
