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. Document 33/4.1.Doc(1) presents the final draft of the IOC Strategy and Implementation Plan on Sustainable Ocean Planning and Management.

This document presents the report of the Sustainable Ocean Planning and Management Working Group, as established by decision EC-57/4.3. The Working Group held 2 online consultation meetings in February and April 2025 and 1 in-person meeting in March 2025.