Container ship in the harbor
The SDS-SEA 2015 provides a framework for policy and programme development and implementation at the regional , national and local levels for achieving the goals and targets set by these various global instruments . The SDS-SEA also provides a platform for co-operation among PEMSEA Partners and collaborators , as well as other stakeholders .
The World Ocean Council
The World Ocean Council ( WOC ) is a global , cross-sectoral ocean industry leadership alliance committed to “ Corporate Ocean Responsibility ”, developed by and for the private sector , with a unique and multi-sectoral approach to address cross-cutting issues affecting ocean sustainable development , science and stewardship of the seas .
The WOC believes that responsible and coordinated Ocean Business Community efforts are essential to a healthy and productive global ocean , and its sustainable use , development and stewardship by a responsible Ocean Business Community .
To this end , the WOC engages and brings together leaders from the various ocean
industries , including shipping , oil and gas , fisheries , aquaculture , tourism , renewable energy ( wind , wave , tidal ), ports , dredging , cables , as well as the maritime legal , financial and insurance communities , and others , to collaborate on the responsible use of the seas . It ensures that the Ocean Business Community ’ s role in ocean sustainable development is understood by all relevant stakeholders ( decision-makers , policymakers , inter-governmental bodies , etc .).
The WOC is growing steadily , as an increasing number and range of ocean industry companies from around the world are distinguishing themselves as leaders in “ Corporate Ocean Responsibility ” by joining the WOC . The continually expanding global WOC network includes more than 35,000 ocean industry and media stakeholders around the world .
The WOC was launched in 2010 as a non-profit organisation to advance industry leadership and collaboration in ocean sustainable development , science and stewardship . The WOC is an international organisation registered in the US . It has a global footprint of action and membership and is administrated by the Secretariat under the direction of a Board of Directors comprising senior industry representatives from around the world .
37