Policy and Action Plan for the Promotion of a Resilient and Sustainable Blue Economy in Timor-Leste (2025–2035).

This Government Resolution establishes Timor-Leste’s strategic framework for developing a sustainable and resilient blue economy over the period 2025–2035. Its primary objective is to guide the integrated and responsible use of marine and coastal resources to promote inclusive economic growth, social development, and environmental sustainability. The plan emphasizes an ecosystem-based approach that balances economic activities with the protection of marine biodiversity and the long-term health of ocean ecosystems, while also addressing climate change adaptation, poverty reduction, and the improvement of livelihoods through innovation and employment generation. To accomplish these goals, the plan is structured around key strategic pillars that include strengthening scientific research, education, and ocean literacy, enhancing the conservation and restoration of marine ecosystems, and promoting the sustainable use of ocean resources across sectors such as fisheries, aquaculture, tourism, and renewable energy. In addition, it seeks to reinforce governance, institutional coordination, and stakeholder participation, ensuring effective policy implementation, regional cooperation, and financial sustainability. Overall, the plan aims to position Timor-Leste as a leader in sustainable ocean management while safeguarding natural resources for future generations.
In particular, the plan identifies the sustainable use of ocean and coastal resources as one of its core objectives and explicitly includes fisheries and aquaculture among the key sectors to be developed. It promotes these activities as part of a broader blue economy strategy, linking them to livelihood improvement, economic growth, and food-related activities, while emphasizing sustainability and responsible resource management. According to the strategic framework, renewable energy is identified as one of the sectors included within the sustainable use of ocean and coastal resources, alongside fisheries, aquaculture, and tourism. It is framed as part of the broader blue economy strategy, contributing to economic diversification, sustainable development, and innovation in maritime activities.