By IOC Decision A-32/Dec.4.7, the Assembly at its 32^nd session took note of the scope and process for developing the IOC-wide Strategy on Sustainable Ocean Planning and Management for the period 2024–2030 through document IOC/A-32/4.7.Doc(1). A draft strategy was presented to Member States at the 57^th session of the IOC Executive Council through document IOC/EC-57/4.3.Doc(1).Rev., which was based on inputs as synthesized in document IOC/INF-1537 and its addendum and two online consultations held in May 2024.

This document presents the final draft of the IOC Strategy and Implementation Plan on Sustainable Ocean Planning and Management. It is based on the outcomes of the Working Group on Sustainable Ocean Planning and Management, as established by decision EC-57/4.3, which met during two online meetings in February and April 2025 and a 2-day in-person meeting in March 2025. A Report of the Working Group is available in document IOC/INF-1541.