A capacity engagement needs assessment (CNA) was performed to identify gaps in capacity (both from a technical, and standpoint), and also to highlight existing and latent capacity. The capacity needs assessment is publicly available via the project website, and will be shared with the stakeholders through capacity building activities, such as workshops, training courses, and certificate program activities. One such activity is the Blue Solutions online training by the CBD that enables planners and decision makers to develop and engage in marine and coastal planning and implementation processes.