Programmes of Work

At the level of implementation, 15 Programmes of Work (PoWs) have been designed to tackle key aspects of long-term sustainable coastal management. The programmes are implemented through/or in partnership with national governments, UN agencies, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), community organizations, relief and development organizations, as well as the private sector.

Under the 15 PoWs Specific actions are identified. These are grouped under three cross-cutting themes: building knowledge, strengthening empowerment, and enhancing governance.  PoWs are implemented through a series of projects that are spread geographically across the region based on national and regional priorities. The 15 PoWs are listed as follows: