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Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to achieving 100% sustainable management of its ocean space by 2030, during a high-level Stakeholder Workshop on the Ocean Panel Progress Report 2026.
The workshop, held on February 26, brought together representatives from government agencies, academia, civil society, and the private sector to consolidate Ghana’s inputs into the report.
The event was organized by the SDGs Advisory Unit at the Office of the President, under the theme “Advancing Ghana’s 100% Sustainable Ocean Management Commitment”. Discussions focused on strengthening inter-agency coordination of the Sustainable Ocean Plan and aligning national Blue Economy actions with the Ocean Panel Transformations Agenda.
Dr. Nii Moi Thompson, Senior Advisor to the President on the SDGs, emphasized Ghana’s role as a founding member of the Ocean Panel.
“Ghana’s commitment reflects our recognition that the ocean is central to food security, economic transformation, climate resilience, and social inclusion,” he said.
Prof. Benjamin Betey Campion, Executive Director of the Fisheries Commission, highlighted the economic and environmental importance of ocean governance. “Environmental degradation and rising carbon emissions pose serious risks to our economy,” he noted, emphasizing the need for coordinated action and innovation.
Ghana’s Sustainable Ocean Plan is aligned with the SDGs, particularly SDG 13, 14, and 15. The plan aims to ensure 100% sustainable management of marine and coastal areas under national jurisdiction by 2030.
The 2026 Ocean Panel Progress Report will assess member countries’ progress in key areas, including ocean wealth, health, equity, knowledge, and finance. The report is expected to be launched during the 2026 Ocean Panel Leaders’ Meeting in New York in September 2026.
