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Marca temporalFirst and last name
Country or IGO you represent
1. Timeframe towards securing your country’s/IGO’s signature for the Ocean Coordination Mechanism (OCM) MoU * Mandatory question
Kindly indicate the level of likeliness of the MoU becoming signed by your country/IGO during each of the following trimesters of 2024 (as applicable): [Before end of March]		1. Timeframe towards securing your country’s/IGO’s signature for the Ocean Coordination Mechanism (OCM) MoU * Mandatory question
Kindly indicate the level of likeliness of the MoU becoming signed by your country/IGO during each of the following trimesters of 2024 (as applicable): [Before end of June]		1. Timeframe towards securing your country’s/IGO’s signature for the Ocean Coordination Mechanism (OCM) MoU * Mandatory question
Kindly indicate the level of likeliness of the MoU becoming signed by your country/IGO during each of the following trimesters of 2024 (as applicable): [Before end of September]		1. Timeframe towards securing your country’s/IGO’s signature for the Ocean Coordination Mechanism (OCM) MoU * Mandatory question
Kindly indicate the level of likeliness of the MoU becoming signed by your country/IGO during each of the following trimesters of 2024 (as applicable): [Before end of Year]		1. Timeframe towards securing your country’s/IGO’s signature for the Ocean Coordination Mechanism (OCM) MoU * Mandatory question
Kindly indicate the level of likeliness of the MoU becoming signed by your country/IGO during each of the following trimesters of 2024 (as applicable): [Not in 2024]
2. Bottlenecks towards securing your country’s/IGO’s signature for the OCM MoU
What do you consider to be the main bottlenecks for your country/IGO?
Comment on/ further explain your choice (optional)
3. Entity signing the OCM MoU
Who will sign the OCM MoU in your country?
4. Options for the Way Forward
The 5-year PROCARIBE+ Project (2023-2028) provides funds in support of key regional ocean governance processes.
The Ocean Coordination Mechanism is supposed to direct and oversee these processes (“Plan A”).
However, in the case of delayed OCM operationalization, an alternative Plan may need to be deployed.
Which of the presented scenarios/options do you most favor (please rank from 1 to 4 with 1 being the most favored option) [Plan A: the Ocean Coordination Mechanism leads (OCM = countries + IGO’s)]
4. Options for the Way Forward
The 5-year PROCARIBE+ Project (2023-2028) provides funds in support of key regional ocean governance processes.
The Ocean Coordination Mechanism is supposed to direct and oversee these processes (“Plan A”).
However, in the case of delayed OCM operationalization, an alternative Plan may need to be deployed.
Which of the presented scenarios/options do you most favor (please rank from 1 to 4 with 1 being the most favored option) [Plan B: the Interim Coordination Mechanism leads (ICM = 9 regional IGO’s)]
4. Options for the Way Forward
The 5-year PROCARIBE+ Project (2023-2028) provides funds in support of key regional ocean governance processes.
The Ocean Coordination Mechanism is supposed to direct and oversee these processes (“Plan A”).
However, in the case of delayed OCM operationalization, an alternative Plan may need to be deployed.
Which of the presented scenarios/options do you most favor (please rank from 1 to 4 with 1 being the most favored option) [Plan C: the PROCARIBE+ Project Steering Committee leads (PSC = focal points from project-participating countries)]
4. Options for the Way Forward
The 5-year PROCARIBE+ Project (2023-2028) provides funds in support of key regional ocean governance processes.
The Ocean Coordination Mechanism is supposed to direct and oversee these processes (“Plan A”).
However, in the case of delayed OCM operationalization, an alternative Plan may need to be deployed.
Which of the presented scenarios/options do you most favor (please rank from 1 to 4 with 1 being the most favored option) [Plan D: An “Ad Hoc” Steering Group (countries) is created and leads in coordination with the ICM (IGO’s)]
Briefly tell us why you ranked the options like this (optional)
5. Events that could constitute opportunities to sign the OCM MoU
At the occasion of which of the following events might your country/IGO be able to provide/announce its signature for the OCM MoU?
Comments (optional)
6. Your country’s/IGO’s recommendations on the Way Forward
Any recommendations you want to provide (e.g. what can be done to accelerate the achievement of the minimum required signatures to the MoU):
7. Commitments towards an expedited operationalization of the Ocean Coordination Mechanism
Any commitment your country/IGO is willing to make:
8. Questions/doubts
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2/12/2024 9:57:38Kathy LockhartTurks and Caicos IslandsPlausible (possibly)
d. Lack of knowledge/information on the MoU
Ministry would be responsible, but is unclear of the MOU and intiative.
a. I don’t know/ I cannot respond to this question at this moment
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again unclear and learning.
unknownnot my ability to stateslearning eventnilnil
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2/12/2024 10:23:45Gisbert BoekhoudtAruba
Firm commitment to achieve this target
Aruba signed in October '23.
c. Minister of Environment
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Ocean coordination based on country participation.
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2/12/2024 10:43:15Zojindra ArjuneSurinameHighly likely
c. Lack of national capacity to mobilize relevant parties that decide on signature
c. Minister of Environment
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Stimulate national discussion and within CRFM
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2/12/2024 10:47:17Yvette Diei OuadiWECAFCHead of DelegationPlausible (possibly)
Internal administrative Process + Language reconciliation
FAO 3
d. UN SIDS Conference; 27 - 30 May 2024; Antigua & Barbuda
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2/12/2024 11:17:53Jean Fanfan JOURDAINHaitiHead of DelegationHighly likelyAdministrative delays
c. Minister of Environment
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b. UN Ocean Decade Conference; 10 -12 April 2024; Spain
Seek advice and support from UNDP local offices
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2/12/2024 11:19:48Yoeri de VriesThe NetherlandsHead of DelegationAlready signed Already signed1342
Netherlands is not part of ICM and not of PSC.
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2/12/2024 12:36:15Lorna InnissIOC-UNESCOHead of DelegationHighly likely
A request from legal for the historical timeline about our involvement
Executive Secretary, IOC-UNESCO
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b. UN Ocean Decade Conference; 10 -12 April 2024; Spain, d. UN SIDS Conference; 27 - 30 May 2024; Antigua & Barbuda, e. Stakeholder Meeting (Third UN Ocean Conference); 7 - 8 June 2024; Costa Rica
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2/12/2024 13:01:57Ruqayyah ThompsonTrinidad and TobagoUnlikelyHighly likely
a. Lack of clarity on which entity would sign
a. I don’t know/ I cannot respond to this question at this moment
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For countries to lead the OCM
a. UNEA; 26 February - 1 March 2024; Naoribi - Kenya, d. UN SIDS Conference; 27 - 30 May 2024; Antigua & Barbuda
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2/12/2024 14:34:52Ildiko GILDERSSint Maarten Head of DelegationUnlikelyUnlikelyPlausible (possibly)Highly likelyPlausible (possibly)
c. Lack of national capacity to mobilize relevant parties that decide on signature, d. Lack of knowledge/information on the MoU
Sint Maarten (government) has not been active in the CLME or CLME+ project and are thus not up to date with the discussions. Sint Maarten has also recently had elections and the incoming government will need to be briefed on the MoU.
a. I don’t know/ I cannot respond to this question at this moment
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This seems the logical preference based on the presentations given.
d. UN SIDS Conference; 27 - 30 May 2024; Antigua & Barbuda
Sint Maarten will attend the UN SIDS Conference. However, this may be too short notice for signing the MoU. Sint Maarten has recently had elections and the incoming government will need to be briefed on the MoU.
Sint Maarten (government) has not been extensively involved (or extensively participated) in this process throughout the CLME and CLME+ projects. It is not clear what will be required of the National Focal Point. It should be noted that Sint Maarten lacks capacity to support the role of a National Focal Point. We would appreciate some additional information on what would be expected of the National Focal Point.
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2/12/2024 16:38:21Christopher Corbin
UNEP Cartagena Convention Secretariat
Head of DelegationHighly likely
d. Lack of knowledge/information on the MoU, There are a number of review and approval processes before the MOU can be signed.
Divisional Director1432
e. Stakeholder Meeting (Third UN Ocean Conference); 7 - 8 June 2024; Costa Rica, the events listed above can be used to promote the OCM
Bilaterals between the ICM Secretariat and the countries; a briefing note providing background and rationale for signature.
Support through implementation of COP decision; active participation in the organs of the OCM; utilizing working groups at UNEP-CEP Secretariat.
Distinguishing between the OCM lead project activities and the overall OCM mandate and the demands to countries and IGOs.
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2/13/2024 16:16:18Gisbert BoekhoudtAruba
Firm commitment to achieve this target
signed in October 2023.
c. Minister of Environment
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OCM was planned to be country lead, stimulate this and call countries to participate. Plan D stimulates countries to sign and participate. the other plans (B & C) exclude signed countries.
advocate and network.
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2/14/2024 17:20:16Juan CallesUNDPPlausible (possibly)Highly likelyHighly likelyHighly likelyUnlikelyInternal review
Further internal consultations needed.
a. I don’t know/ I cannot respond to this question at this moment
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d. UN SIDS Conference; 27 - 30 May 2024; Antigua & Barbuda
Provide updated summary to all parties considering changes in governments officials.
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2/14/2024 17:41:19
Samantha (Dowdell) Ebersole
USAHead of Delegation
Firm commitment to achieve this target
N/A - We have already signed the MoU.
Acting Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, U.S. Department of State
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The United States’ preferred approach is for the OCM MOU to commence and for the OCM to meaningfully engage, as appropriate and originally envisioned, in certain activities under the PROCARIBE+ Project. In the interim period before the OCM MOU commences, we think it would be most appropriate for the Interim Coordination Mechanism (ICM), in coordination with the Project Steering Committee, to begin this work. We see this option as most consistent with the institutional arrangements contemplated in the OCM MOU, while relying on existing institutional structures. We would not favor an “Ad Hoc” Steering Group because negotiating the OCM MOU was a complex process, and we are wary of engaging in a manner that resembles commencement of the MOU before there are enough signatures for the MOU to commence. Additionally, we are concerned that setting up an “Ad Hoc” Steering Group would take a considerable amount of time, and potentially resources, that could be otherwise dedicated to encouraging States, territories, and IGOs to sign the OCM MOU.

Please note that the form only allows us to rank one item per column, but our second preference is for the PROCARIBE+ PSC to work together with the ICM (Plan B and Plan C combined).
N/A - We have already signed the MoU.
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2/14/2024 18:09:00Artie Dubrie ECLAC Plausible (possibly)Highly likely
Internal legal requirements
Executive Secretary of ECLAC
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Important to have the Member States in the decision making processes
d. UN SIDS Conference; 27 - 30 May 2024; Antigua & Barbuda, e. Stakeholder Meeting (Third UN Ocean Conference); 7 - 8 June 2024; Costa Rica, CARICOM and OECS Heads Meetings.
Regular sensitization materials and directed to the office of the signatory,
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2/19/2024 14:04:37Mikhail AmsterdamGuyanaUnlikelyPlausible (possibly)Highly likelyHighly likelyHighly likely
a. Lack of clarity on which entity would sign, d. Lack of knowledge/information on the MoU
a. I don’t know/ I cannot respond to this question at this moment
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c. Our Ocean Conference 2024; 15 - 17 April 2024; Greece, d. UN SIDS Conference; 27 - 30 May 2024; Antigua & Barbuda, e. Stakeholder Meeting (Third UN Ocean Conference); 7 - 8 June 2024; Costa Rica
Having a direct discussion (zoom) with the National Focal Point Guyana and the key implementation agency.
Guyana is committed to any process that puts the ocean agenda on the front burner. In particular as Guyana seeks to develop its marine resources further this ocean coordination mechanism will be key.
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2/19/2024 14:13:49Makeba FelixSaint LuciaUnlikelyPlausible (possibly)Plausible (possibly)Plausible (possibly)
insufficient time for relevant agencies to meet to discuss the elements of the mou (timing is an issue)
Minister responsible for Sustainable Development (GEF focal point works within this ministry)
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d. UN SIDS Conference; 27 - 30 May 2024; Antigua & Barbuda, e. Stakeholder Meeting (Third UN Ocean Conference); 7 - 8 June 2024; Costa Rica
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