Ocean Accounting Education Series: Foundations for ocean accounting implementation – for policy makers, researchers and practitioners

This is a series of self-paced learning modules for anyone wanting to learn more about ocean accounting. Modules combine video presentations, resources and questions delivered by experts from the GOAP secretariat. Learn some of the key ocean accounting concepts and how they are applied.

The GOAP Education Series covers Ocean Accounts as a standardised framework for measuring interactions between ocean economies, ecosystems, and society, and its key applications for strategic planning, ecosystem monitoring, and enabling nature-positive sustainable finance.

Each video module takes around 20 – 25 minutes. Modules are hosted on Google Classroom. There is the opportunity to post questions and clarifications with feedback from experts and other participants.

Topics include:
Introduction to Ocean Accounting
Ocean Extent Accounts
Ocean Condition Accounts
Ocean Economy Accounts
Ocean Accounts for Finance
Machine Learning Based Earth Observation