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 Over three days, representatives from the 19 member countries gathered to discuss key upcoming events in 2026 including the Our Ocean Conference in Kenya and COP31 in Türkiye, alongside deliverables from the Ocean Panel’s 2026-2030 workplan.   Key discussions included:   The ocean and climate change, including Ocean Panel Contributions to the upcoming climate dialogue in Bonn and a forward look to COP31 in Türkiye. Representatives from Fiji presented on the priorities for the pre-COP event they are hosting and Australia presented on preparations for […]

The Ocean Panel Sherpas held the 43rd meeting in Abu Dhabi, UAE, from 5–7 December, hosted by Her Excellency Ms. Razan Al Mubarak, IUCN President and UAE’s Sherpa to the Ocean Panel.   Over three days, representatives reflected on a landmark year for ocean action, from Our Ocean Conference in Republic of Korea, UN Ocean Conference […]

Belém, Brazil (November 18, 2025) – Today at COP30 in Belém, Brazil announced a landmark commitment to sustainably manage all 3.68 million km² of its national waters by 2030. Joining the High Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy (Ocean Panel) as its nineteenth member, Brazil brings important leadership and momentum to ocean-climate action.  Brazil’s ocean area is the tenth largest in the world, and boasts the longest coastline in South America. Its waters underpin an ocean economy that contributes roughly 19% […]

Los Angeles, USA, October 10, 2025 In a new exhibition, students from California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) invite audiences to listen, feel, and reflect on issues facing the ocean. Blue Echo brings the work of the High Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy’s knowledge products to new audiences. By fusing together science, storytelling […]

As Head of the International Office at Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) and with more than two decades of experience bridging marine science and international policy, Professor Frost brings a unique blend of research excellence, global collaboration and strategic leadership to the role.  Professor Frost holds a PhD in marine biology and, has published over 160 […]

London, 23 June 2025  As part of London Climate Action Week 2025, a dedicated event was held to focus on the pivotal role the ocean can play in addressing climate change, using the findings from the Ocean Panel’s landmark report, The Ocean as a Solution to Climate Change as a basis for discussion.   The Ocean […]

Members of the High Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Conference (Ocean Panel) began the third UN Ocean Conference in Nice, France with a reception event a board the Norwegian tall ship Statsraad Lehmkuhl.    The event brought together heads of state and government, senior government officials, foundations, philanthropists, and ocean champions to explore how […]

Chile has been awarded the Peter Benchley Ocean Award for Excellence in National Leadership in recognition of its commitment to sustainable ocean governance through its National Ocean Program (NOP). The award celebrates Chile’s commitment to sustainably manage 100% of its ocean territory already protecting 43% of its jurisdictional waters – far surpassing global targets. Accepting […]

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 […]