State of Oceans and Coasts of Timor-Leste

Timor-Leste’s National SOC Report provides information on the status of seas and coasts of Timor-Leste, including the national ocean economy; quantity and quality of resources the coastal areas; and the existing and potential uses of such resources. The report also aims to contribute to the blue economy assessment and monitoring progress on the implementation of the Sustainable Development Strategy for the Seas of East Asia (SDS-SEA), the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), other international agreements subscribed to by Timor-Leste, and related national laws and policies on oceans and coasts.