Mis en exergue: New member announcement: Brazil joins the Ocean Panel
Mis en exergue: Explore: Ocean events to watch out for at COP30
Mis en exergue: Students at California Institute of the Arts create exhibition ‘Blue Echo’ around Ocean Panel research
Mis en exergue: Canada hosts workshop on 100% Sustainable Ocean Management at 2025 Osaka World Expo in Japan
Mis en exergue: Ocean Panel Leaders publish Communiqué at 2025 UN General Assembly
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 […]
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 […]
The video featuring Norway Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre highlights the country’s integrated, science-based approach to ocean management and its efforts to balance economic development with environmental stewardship and social inclusion. As a member and co-chair of the High Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy (Ocean Panel), Norway is among the first nations to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
NEW YORK (September 25, 2024) – Today, at the United Nations (UN) in New York City, world leaders and representatives from the High Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy (Ocean Panel) officially launched the ‘100% Alliance.’ This initiative calls on all coastal and ocean states to commit to the sustainable management of all ocean […]
COP28 negotiations in Dubai ended early on the morning of 13 December, as countries agreed on a new deal to tackle climate change. For the first time, fossil fuels (coal, oil, and gas) are mentioned in the text which states that countries will “contribute… to transitioning away from fossil fuels in energy systems in a […]
L'année dernière, lors de la COP27, deux membres de l'Ocean Panel, la Norvège et les États-Unis, ont lancé une nouvelle initiative visant à réduire les émissions de gaz à effet de serre du transport maritime et ont incité d'autres pays, ports et entreprises à les rejoindre. Un an plus tard, la COP28 à Dubaï a permis de faire le point sur les progrès et les nouveaux engagements pris vers cet objectif ambitieux. International […]
DUBAI (2 décembre 2023) — Le 2 décembre, le Groupe de haut niveau pour une économie océanique durable (Panel océanique) a lancé la Déclaration commune sur l'action océanique et climatique, appelant les pays du monde entier à gérer de manière durable 100% de leurs eaux nationales, pour sauvegarder la santé et la résilience à long terme de l’océan. La Déclaration, signée […]
