Following the introduction to Ocean Accounts, the Belmont Forum continues its training webinar series designed for research consortia preparing proposals for the Ocean 2 Collaborative Research Action (CRA). This series provides a foundational understanding of the integrated information system necessary for effective ocean resource management and improved policy outcomes.
These sessions are also open to the broader Belmont Forum community of practice, including members, partners, academia, and social actors interested in integrated approaches to ocean sustainability and accounting.
The next three sessions will focus on the core components of the Ocean Accounts framework.
Ocean Accounts: Environment Domain
This session details the Ecosystem Accounts component of the framework, which measures the extent, condition, services, and value of marine ecosystems, such as coral reefs and mangroves.
- Date: December 10, 2025
- Focus: Ecosystem Accounts, measuring ecosystem extent, condition, services, and value.
- Register here: Environment Domain Registration Link
Ocean Accounts: Economic Domain
Learn about the Environmental-Economic Accounts and Macro-economic Accounts. This session covers ocean-related economic activity, including GDP, assets, financial flows, wastes, and expenditures related to the ocean environment.
- Date: January 21, 2026
- Focus: Environmental-Economic Accounts and Macro-economic Accounts, detailing assets, flows, and ocean-related economic production.
- Register here: Economic Domain Registration Link
Ocean Accounts: Social Accounts
The final session addresses the Social Accounts component, which integrates information on ocean beneficiaries, technology, governance, and management into the comprehensive framework.
- Date: February 26, 2026
- Focus: Social Accounts and Structured Data, covering governance, technology, and ocean beneficiaries.
- Register here: Social Accounts Registration Link
Understanding these components is essential for researchers designing comprehensive and effective research proposals for the Ocean 2 CRA and for anyone working toward evidence-based decision-making in ocean policy. We encourage all interested parties to register for the individual sessions above.