Presentado: Read the new Blue Paper: ‘The Future of the Workforce in a Sustainable Ocean Economy ‘ Arrow Presentado: Ocean Panel announces the ‘100% Alliance’, a new campaign that calls on all ocean and coastal states to commit to 100% sustainable ocean management. Arrow Presentado: The Ocean Panel publishes its second progress report. Arrow Presentado: The Republic of Chile Receives Peter Benchley Ocean Award for Excellence in National Leadership Arrow

New Blue Paper Highlights 51 Million Additional Ocean Jobs by 2050 in a Sustainable Ocean Economy

Titled “The Future of the Workforce in a Sustainable Ocean Economy,” the paper examines the evolving landscape of ocean-based employment across multiple sectors and provides guidance for how stakeholders can build a workforce that is resilient, inclusive, and aligned with environmental and social goals. The analysis draws on the best available data and research, complemented […]

Kenya to Host 11th Our Ocean Conference in 2026

Launched in 2014 by the U.S. Department of State and former Secretary of State John Kerry, the Our Ocean Conference is a major international platform that unites governments, businesses, NGOs, and academic institutions to drive ocean-related action and ambition.  The conference focuses on six critical areas: marine protected areas, sustainable blue economy, climate change, maritime […]

Ocean Panel Sherpas Chart Sustainable Path Forward at Landmark Namibia Meeting

Hosted by Namibia’s Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources, Hon. Derek Klazen, the gathering brought together Sherpas representing 19 member nations—countries that collectively oversee 45% of the world’s Exclusive Economic Zones.  Key outcomes included preparations for the 2025 UN Ocean Conference in Nice, France, where the Panel plans to demonstrate strong leadership on global ocean […]

Events to watch out for at COP29

Countries, NGOs and representatives from the private sector will come together in Baku for UNFCCC COP29 under the presidency of Azerbaijan, marking a critical milestone in the year for climate negotiations and campaigns. Finance will be a key focus at COP29 and the main measure of success will be whether the world can unlock the […]

Ocean Panel 2024 Annual Leaders’ Communiqué

We, the members of the Ocean Panel, are working collectively to protect the ocean’s health, unlock economic opportunities and empower communities. The health of the ocean is in a state of emergency and urgent action is needed to safeguard the planet and to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals[1]. Our shared vision is to address these […]

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