Mis en exergue: Read the Ocean Panel’s 2026 Progress Report
Members of the High Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy (Ocean Panel) held their annual leaders’ meeting today, co-chaired by President Surangel Whipps Jr. of Palau and Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre of Norway, where they reaffirmed the central role of the ocean in climate action and discuss priorities for the road to COP31 […]
Developed through engagement with First Nations peoples, ocean communities, researchers, conservationists, governments and marine industries, the SOP recognises the interconnected nature of Australia’s ocean, economy and communities. It sets out eight priority areas for action: climate action; protecting, restoring and building marine resilience; growing ocean industries; working with First Nations peoples; strengthening collaboration; ensuring equity […]
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, […]
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 […]
As the global community seeks effective strategies to meet the Paris Agreement targets, a new blue paper commissioned by Ocean Panel explores the emerging potential of marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR) approaches and outlines key principles for their responsible development and governance. Launched at this week’s One Ocean Science Congress in advance of the 2025 […]
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 […]
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 […]
La santé des océans, ainsi que les moyens de subsistance et les économies qui en dépendent, exigent que le monde réduise de toute urgence les émissions de gaz à effet de serre, conformément aux objectifs de l’Accord de Paris. Atteindre cet objectif nécessite des réductions rapides et profondes, et dans la plupart des cas immédiates, des émissions de gaz à effet de serre dans tous les secteurs à partir de cette décennie. […]
Nous, membres du Panel Océan, reconnaissons qu'un océan sain est le fondement d'une planète saine, et nous devons prendre des mesures urgentes et interdépendantes pour faire face à la triple crise planétaire du changement climatique, de la pollution et de la perte de biodiversité et aux menaces importantes qu'elles représentent. à la santé des océans et au bien-être humain. Un océan durable […]
Bergen, Norvège Le gouvernement norvégien organise un événement spécial le 17 avril pour faire connaître le travail de l'Ocean Panel à un public national. Le Premier ministre Jonas Gahr Støre dirigera une conférence qui replacera les travaux de l'Ocean Panel dans un contexte national en Norvège. Il présentera le gouvernement [...]
