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Eleventh Our Ocean Conference Mobilises More Than $6.4 Billion USD in New Ocean Commitments

Ocean Panel member Kenya staged an impressive event in Mombasa which saw a record breaking 5,000 participants including heads of state, ministers, scientists, Indigenous leaders, youth representatives, business executives and civil society organizations. This year’s edition also included an Executive Business and Investment Forum and a Research Symposium as part of the conference for the first time.   As the first Our Ocean Conference to be held in Africa,  ithighlighted the leadership of […]

Colombia Commits to 100% Sustainable Ocean Management

San José, Costa Rica (April 21, 2026) — Colombia today committed to sustainably manage all of its national waters by 2030, becoming the latest member of the 100% Alliance. The declaration was made by Colombia’s Foreign Minister Rosa Yolanda Villavicencio, who highlighted the ocean’s strategic importance for the country’s development and the urgency of advancing their protection. […]

Mexico Publishes National Policy for Sustainable Management of Seas and Coasts

Published in the Official Gazette (‘Diario Oficial de la Federación’) the plan sets out a comprehensive framework to sustainably manage 100% of Mexico’s Exclusive Economic Zone, an area covering 3.27 million km2. It sets out a long-term vision that translates Mexico’s international commitments into concrete, measurable, and coordinated actions, aligned with the 2030 Agenda for […]

The Ocean Panel at COP30

From new commitments and an expanded membership, to achieving targets, the Ocean Panel has showcased tangible progress in driving sustainable ocean management, climate action and innovative solutions. Below explore some top highlights from this year’s COP:  Brazil joins the Ocean Panel  At COP30, Brazil became the 19th member of the Ocean Panel, committing to sustainable management of all 3.68 million km² of its national […]

Ghana Publishes Sustainable Ocean Plan

The SOP establishes an overarching framework to guide the sustainable management and long-term stewardship of Ghana’s marine and coastal environments and is structured around six strategic pillars: ocean wealth, ocean health, ocean knowledge, ocean equity, ocean finance and maritime security. The SOP articulates a clear national vision that Ghana’s dedication to safeguarding marine ecosystems while enabling the sustainable use of ocean resources […]

Ocean Action 2030 welcomes new members, UN Capital Development Fund and OceanMind

These organisations will significantly expand Ocean Action 2030’s ability to support countries in both the financing and implementation of Sustainable Ocean Plans – a critical step to building a sustainable ocean economy and delivering real impact on the ground. About the United Nations Capital Development Fund  The UNCDF mobilises and catalyses capital for high-risk markets […]

Ocean Panel 2025 Annual Leaders’ Communiqué

Accelerating Action for a Sustainable Ocean Economy  In the face of accelerating ocean degradation and mounting global challenges, we, the members of the High Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy* (Ocean Panel), reaffirm our shared commitment to catalysing urgent, science-based action for a sustainable ocean economy that delivers for people, nature, and climate. This […]

Ocean Panel Global Ocean Observation Statement

Building a sustainable ocean economy is dependent on sustained, coordinated ocean data. The OECD’s recent report on “The Ocean Economy to 2050” underscores the critical role of ocean observation in fostering a sustainable and prosperous ocean economy and a productive and healthy ocean. Ocean observation is fundamental for understanding ocean and climate state and changes, […]

New working paper: ‘Finance for the Sustainable Ocean Economy’ 

The new paper outlines a comprehensive set of recommendations for aligning global finance with the health and sustainability of the ocean economy, providing a high-level roadmap for governments, and providing suggestions for financial institutions and investors to drive systemic change. It further explores how finance can be a powerful enabler of ocean-based solutions through innovative […]

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