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White Paper on the Oceans and Ocean Policy in Japan 2018
In October 2018, the Ocean Policy Research Institute (OPRI) of the Sasakawa Peace Foundation (SPF) published “Selections: White Paper on the Oceans and Ocean Policy in Japan 2018.” This annual publication features articles by OPRI researchers and other experts aiming to contribute to comprehensive and cross-sectoral collaboration to address ocean issues in Japan and around the world.
Contents
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FOREWORD
Japan and the World’s Ocean Initiatives
Introduction: Japan and the World’s Ocean Initiatives
1. New Developments in International Ocean Policy― in light of the first United Nations Ocean Conference
2. New Development in Japan’s Ocean Policy―Formulation of the Third Basic Plan on Ocean Policy
3. 2018 White Paper on the Oceans and Ocean Policy
World Efforts on the Oceans
1. The First United Nations Ocean Conference
1 Background of Sustainable Development Goals （SDGs）
(1) The Road to Adoption of the SDGs
2 Outcome of the United Nations Ocean Conference
(1) Overview of the United Nations Ocean Conference
(2) Outcomes of the United Nations Ocean Conference : Call for Action and Voluntary Commitments
3 Japan’s Participation
2. Regional Developments
1 Efforts for Capacity Building on Maritime Safety and Law Enforcement in Pacific Island Countries
Comprehensive Management of the Oceans and Summary of the First 10 Years of the Basic Act on Ocean Policy
1. The Basic Act on Ocean Policy : 10 Years After Enactment
1 Summary of the First 10 Years of the Basic Act on Ocean Policy
2 Outlook for the Next 10 Years
2. Revision of the Basic Plan on Ocean Policy
1 The Third Basic Plan on Ocean Policy
(1) National Ocean Policy Secretariat re-established in the Cabinet Office
(2) Discussion at the Advisory Council / Councilors’ Meeting
2 Outline of Recommendations for Formulating the Third Basic Plan on Ocean Policy
Conservation and Sustainable Development of the Marine Environment
1. International Developments
1 Roadmap to Oceans and Climate Action（ROCA）
Human Resource Development in the Ocean Field
1. Building an International Network of Ocean Human Resources
1 Human Capacity Building Programs for Global Ocean Issues
COLUMN1 Coast Guard Leaders of the World Gather in Tokyo for Inaugural Summit
2 Towards the Creation of a Network
COLUMN2 Global Efforts to Map the Ocean Floor
Reference Materials
Contributors
Japan and the World’s Ocean Initiatives
Introduction: Japan and the World’s Ocean Initiatives
1. New Developments in International Ocean Policy― in light of the first United Nations Ocean Conference
2. New Development in Japan’s Ocean Policy―Formulation of the Third Basic Plan on Ocean Policy
3. 2018 White Paper on the Oceans and Ocean Policy
World Efforts on the Oceans
1. The First United Nations Ocean Conference
1 Background of Sustainable Development Goals （SDGs）
(1) The Road to Adoption of the SDGs
2 Outcome of the United Nations Ocean Conference
(1) Overview of the United Nations Ocean Conference
(2) Outcomes of the United Nations Ocean Conference : Call for Action and Voluntary Commitments
3 Japan’s Participation
2. Regional Developments
1 Efforts for Capacity Building on Maritime Safety and Law Enforcement in Pacific Island Countries
Comprehensive Management of the Oceans and Summary of the First 10 Years of the Basic Act on Ocean Policy
1. The Basic Act on Ocean Policy : 10 Years After Enactment
1 Summary of the First 10 Years of the Basic Act on Ocean Policy
2 Outlook for the Next 10 Years
2. Revision of the Basic Plan on Ocean Policy
1 The Third Basic Plan on Ocean Policy
(1) National Ocean Policy Secretariat re-established in the Cabinet Office
(2) Discussion at the Advisory Council / Councilors’ Meeting
2 Outline of Recommendations for Formulating the Third Basic Plan on Ocean Policy
Conservation and Sustainable Development of the Marine Environment
1. International Developments
1 Roadmap to Oceans and Climate Action（ROCA）
Human Resource Development in the Ocean Field
1. Building an International Network of Ocean Human Resources
1 Human Capacity Building Programs for Global Ocean Issues
COLUMN1 Coast Guard Leaders of the World Gather in Tokyo for Inaugural Summit
2 Towards the Creation of a Network
COLUMN2 Global Efforts to Map the Ocean Floor
Reference Materials
Contributors