Questions for Table Round 1

The first table discussion round focused on the contribution of various stakeholders to the SDG implementation. For each table topic and topical area, the participants were asked to consider the following questions:

1. What are the major sustainability challenges in your country or area/region, and which of those relate to the ocean?
2. Which of the SDGs are of highest priority in your country or area/region, and in which way are these linked to ocean?
3. Are there specific entities in your country or area/region that are responsible for the implementation of the 2030 Agenda and the SDGs?
4. To what extent is your country or group engaged in monitoring and reporting the SDGs and which entities are responsible for the monitoring?
5. How are you communicating the SDGs to the general public and ensuring that they are received in a positive manner to gain community support?
6. What are the challenges in implementing SDGs in a coordinated manner and how are interdependencies between the SDGs addressed?
7. What information is needed by your country or group to develop, amend, and implement policies and action plans for the SDGs and to monitor and report on the SDGs?
8. What ocean-related national, regional and international policies and agreements is your country or group participating in?

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