Oceans

Regional Seas Programme

Since 1974, the programme has brought together multiple stakeholders to address marine pollution and degradation of oceans and coastal areas through a regional approach to environmental action.

The UNEP Regional Seas Programme is UNEP's most important regional mechanism for conservation of the marine and coastal environment since its establishment in 1974.

Addressing marine pollution and degradation of oceans and coastal areas among countries sharing common bodies of water with a demonstrated value of a regional approach to environmental action. The Regional Seas

Programme is an action-oriented Programme that implements region-specific activities, bringing together stakeholders including governmetns, scientific communities, civil societies, local communities and indigenous peoples.

regional seas
Milestones of UNEP's Regional Seas Programme (RSP) @50 (1970-2020s)
Ocean & Coasts
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Regional Seas Programme