GEM Programme Recognized as a Case Study in UNESCO's Ocean Decade Progress Report

In the most recent Ocean Decade Progress Report (July 2024 - June 2025) by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO, the Global Estuaries Monitoring (GEM) Programme was specially reported as a case study under Ocean Decade Challenge 1: Marine Pollution. This signifies the broad acknowledgment of GEM's accomplishments throughout the previous year and the first five years of the Ocean Decade.

“At the halfway mark of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development 2021-2030 (‘Ocean Decade’), the newly released Ocean Decade Progress Report tells the story of a global movement transforming ocean science and knowledge into real-world impact. This third annual stocktaking provides an overview of key Decade initiatives, achievements, remaining gaps, and next steps, guided by the Barcelona Statement and the recommendations of an independent Mid-Term Evaluation.”

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