This report serves as a background information document, containing an inventory of all current UNEP activities as well as other international organizations and processes; as they relate to oceans, coasts and islands. It is a useful consideration for the two-day brainstorming meeting aiming at the development of a comprehensive and integrated strategy for all UNEP Oceans, Coasts and Islands-related programmes. The meeting will review and discuss UNEP’s programmes and activities addressing the marine and coastal environment, and contribute to UNEP’s Medium Term Strategic Framework