Timor-Leste has taken a significant step towards furthering its sustainable ocean management with the adoption of its National Oceans Policy (NOP) by the Council of Ministers on 12 April 2023. The NOP outlines the government's long-term approach to the development of its coastal and ocean territory. It formulates an integrated and whole-government approach, working across government agencies to address overarching ocean challenges such as marine pollution and climate change.