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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 […]

Events to Watch at the 11th Our Ocean Conference

From 16-18 of June, governments, experts and ocean leaders are convening at the 2026 Our Ocean Conference – hosted this year by Ocean Panel member, Kenya – to elevate the actions needed to secure a healthy, productive and resilient ocean for generations to come. Key to achieving this outcome is the Ocean Panel’s 100% approach, […]

Island States Ocean Summit Launches Ocean States Initiative to support Sustainable Ocean Planning

Leaders, ministers, scientists and international partners gathered from June 3-4 at the Island States Ocean Summit in Tokyo, co-chaired by President Surangel S. Whipps Jr of Palau alongside Yohei Sasakawa Honorary Chair of the Nippon Foundation and Vidar Helgesen Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO.   The summit highlighted the critical role of island states in ocean stewardship and the urgent need for international cooperation to address climate change, biodiversity loss and the sustainable management of ocean resources.  A key announcement was the […]

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 events to watch out for at COP30

Week 2 at COP30 in Belem, Brazil will have a strong focus on the ocean. In the official programme, November 17 and 18 will elevate “both planetary and community stewardship – centering on Forests, Oceans, and Biodiversity”. Meanwhile the Ocean Pavilion will hold events throughout the conference and the Virtual Ocean Pavilion is also live for participants who wish to join remotely.  Here is […]

Championing the 100% Alliance and Sustainable Ocean Management at Expo 2025, Osaka

Osaka, Japan, October 4, 2025 – At Expo 2025 Osaka, the Ocean Panel Secretariat (based at WRI), in partnership with the Canada Pavilion and Fisheries and Oceans Canada, organised a workshop championing the 100% Alliance, a global coalition of countries committed to sustainably managing 100% of their ocean areas through, sustainable ocean plans (SOPs). Hosted at the Canada Pavilion, the […]

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