Appropriate tools and mechanism must be developed to protect ocean resources and biodiversity while sustaining livelihoods that are compatible with healthy ecosystems.

UNESCO: World Water Assessment Programme (WWAP)

Furthermore, ecosystems situated in the deep ocean, where biodiversity and habitats often have major value, but are generally not well understood, have virtually no protection at all.

UNESCO: NATURAL SCIENCES

Through its unique programmes and networks, UNESCO provides platforms to bridge the gap between policy-makers, managers and other stakeholders, along with policy-relevant, timely and reliable scientific information, data and statistics in such fields as the ocean, freshwater, biodiversity and ecosystems, science and technology.

UNESCO: Indigenous Peoples