ORGANISATION OF EASTERN CARIBBEAN STATES Asha Singh, PhD Head, Ocean Governance Unit Dr. Asha Singh-OECS Commission

Oceans and Sustainable Development The boundaries shown here does not reflect the agreed boundaries, rather it is an academic exercise for this presentation, quoting or reuse is strictly prohibited without permission

Oceans and Human Wellbeing Blue Economy Maritime Trade FisheriesTourism Provisioning services MineralsOil and Gas Marine Renewable

Asssss Oceans and Human Wellbeing

Promoting Sustainable Development

ECROP -Priorities 1.Secure Access to Resources boundaries 2 Support Research and Capacity Building Understand the natural process 3. Promote public Awareness access to information

4. Building Resilience and Managing for uncertainties- Climate change 5. Adopt multiple ocean planning and Integrated Mgt. 6. Promote Social and Economic Development sustainable use of the resources 7. Reforming Oceans Governance MEAs

The Need for a National Policy

The Caribbean Sea Operating in a bigger space

Political support Governance structure CASE STUDY TO PROMOTE SUSTAIANBLE OCEANS