The UNEP Regional Seas Programme is UNEP's most important regional mechanism for conservation of the marine and coastal environment since its establishment in 1974.
Addressing marine pollution and degradation of oceans and coastal areas among countries sharing common bodies of water with a demonstrated value of a regional approach to environmental action. The Regional Seas
Programme is an action-oriented Programme that implements region-specific activities, bringing together stakeholders including governmetns, scientific communities, civil societies, local communities and indigenous peoples.
Regional Seas Programme Highlights
Featured Publications
Regional Seas Conventions and Action Plans (RSCAPs)
UNEP Regional Seas Programme consists of three types of RSCAPs, across 18 different regions. These are:
UNEP administered
Non-UNEP administered
Independent
