Vision: A Prosperous Western Indian Ocean Region with Healthy Rivers, Coasts and Oceans

The report provides insights into the economic potential of the ocean, the rising demand for marine ecosystem goods and services, and the environmental changes that are underway. The report also highlights opportunities to avoid serious degradation, presents exploratory scenarios and policy analysis to inform the planning and management of coastal and marine resources, and provides a basis for reflection on what the convention has achieved and the challenges ahead.