The Ocean Centres were established through a partnership between the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), a leading advocate for sustainability in the private sector, and Lloyd’s Register Foundation, a global charity dedicated to engineering a safer world. They are implemented through UNGC Country Networks in seven nations identified by local experts during the initiative’s scoping phase: Brazil, Ghana, Kenya, India, Bangladesh, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
The Ocean Centres are multi-stakeholder collaboration platforms designed to support the transition toward safer and more sustainable ocean economies, with a special focus on emerging economies in the Global South. Guided by a locally led, community-driven, and evidence-based approach, each Ocean Centre promotes dialogue among public and private actors, labour unions, civil society, academia, and local communities to address pressing safety challenges and co-develop context-specific solutions.
By expressing your interest to join, your organisation can contribute to one or more of the Ocean Centres' core Action Areas:
- Shipping & Ports
- Fishing & Aquaculture
- Offshore Renewables
- Finance & Investment
For further guidance on stakeholder roles, benefits, eligibility, and engagement processes, we strongly encourage you to read this FAQ before filling out the form.
Please complete the form below to express your interest in becoming a Member or an Ally Partner of the Ocean Centres. Your responses will help us understand your alignment with the initiative and determine the most appropriate form of engagement.
MEMBERS: Limited to all types of organisations (individual participation is not permitted), they are formally integrated into the initiative and contribute primarily through active participation in 10 strategic workshops designed to foster high-impact dialogue and shape the development of safety-oriented national regulations, policies, and standards. Some Members may also be invited to serve as Knowledge Partners, contributing by sharing their recognised expertise and trusted insights on safety within their fields, such as engineering, logistics, risk management, and human resources.
ALLY PARTNERS: They are organisations beyond the private sector and individuals — including youth and ECOPs — who help amplify the mission of the Ocean Centres through shared values. They play an essential role in raising awareness, promoting the initiative’s principles, and strengthening its visibility and legitimacy at national, regional, and global levels. They will not participate at the in-country workshops, but will be invited to take part in the cross-country workshops.
Note: If you are applying as an individual to become a Knowledge Partner or an Ally Partner, please respond to the questions directed at organisations as they apply to your individual experience and intended contributions.
With appreciation,
Ocean Centres Global Coordination Team
