精选： Read the Ocean Panel’s 2026 Progress Report
The CBD’s State of Biodiversity Action report, published ahead of the conference, highlights progress in integrating biodiversity into national strategies, but warns that implementation must accelerate to meet the 2030 targets. Persistent gaps in marine and coastal restoration, effective management, finance and monitoring reinforce the need for a less siloed, more integrated approach to ocean […]
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 […]
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, it highlighted […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Accelerating Action for a Sustainable Ocean Economy In the face of accelerating ocean degradation and mounting global challenges, we, the members of the High Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy* (Ocean Panel), reaffirm our shared commitment to catalysing urgent, science-based action for a sustainable ocean economy that delivers for people, nature, and climate. This […]
Building a sustainable ocean economy is dependent on sustained, coordinated ocean data. The OECD’s recent report on “The Ocean Economy to 2050” underscores the critical role of ocean observation in fostering a sustainable and prosperous ocean economy and a productive and healthy ocean. Ocean observation is fundamental for understanding ocean and climate state and changes, […]
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 […]
