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7 | Name of Organization | Please, share one transformative action that needs to happen, and by whom, to overcome the challenges and to create better conditions to accelerate progress in achieving the theme | Considering the proposed theme, what evidence can you share of new ways of working/new approaches/partnerships that have proved helpful to support accelerated implementation of SDG 14? Please indicate the name of the initiative/approach, and if possible, evidence of the results achieved, leadership provided, stakeholders involved and ways of collaboration. | Can you propose one or two keywords that come to your mind related to this theme | |||||||||||||||||||||||
8 | Sama Consulting Services Corp. | Canada | Cooperation and learning Effective monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning Surveillance and reporting systems | Cooperation and learning Effective monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning Surveillance and reporting systems | |||||||||||||||||||||||
9 | Pan-African Institute for Development | Cameroon | The ocean, climate and biodiversity nexus is the key | .Collaborative approaches seem to play an important role in such processes | coordinated approach | ||||||||||||||||||||||
10 | IUCN CEC/ UNESCO Earth Network/ Ocean Literacy Global taskforce | Italy | Link restoration initiatives and climate change studies as much as possible to find solutions and studying the issues from an holistic perspective | https://projects.research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/en/funding/funding-opportunities/funding-programmes-and-open-calls/horizon-europe/eu-missions-horizon-europe/restore-our-ocean-and-waters/climarest-announces-open-call-results | Monitoring; Adaptive management; Field sampling | ||||||||||||||||||||||
11 | HACOSTA | Timor-Leste | A good voluntary commitment records on Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) and National Adaptation Plan (NAP) as part of monitoring and evaluation of global stocktake before COP 29 and COP 30. | It is good to implement the mechanism of Adaptation and mitigation of climate change impact in the respective country. | Action and resposability | ||||||||||||||||||||||
12 | Oyunsuren Munkhsaikhan | Mongolia | Find out cause and interconnection based on observation in person and hearing words of people who felt it. People are different because some have knowledge but have not felt in person while some can not comprehend but felt it in person. | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wy_wyCthW7o Based on observation only in person and hearing word who felt it only in person, i believe you could propose better solution | Observation and hearing word | ||||||||||||||||||||||
13 | SOCIETE SOMMAC | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Quel rôle jouent les océans dans l'atténuation du changement climatique ? Les océans constituent le plus grand puits de chaleur de la planète, absorbant 90 % de l'excès de chaleur dû au changement climatique. Puits de carbone très efficaces, ils emprisonnent également 23 % des émissions de CO2 d'origine humaine. | Alors que les suppléments de chaleur et d'énergie réchauffent les océans, l'augmentation de température provoque des effets en cascade sans précédent, comme la fonte des glaces, l'élévation du niveau de la mer, des vagues de chaleur océaniques et l'acidification des océans. | Le climat océanique se caractérise par la température, les glaces de mer, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
14 | M・E・S Co.,Ltd | Japan | 生命の脅威に国連が決めることだと思います。 | 実験の結果と納入実績だと思います。 | 病院廃水を浄化・無害化する装置 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
15 | The Network of Rural Women Producers Trinidad and Tobago | Trinidad and Tobago | The transformation is possible as the knowledge and understanding through the links formed during the workshops | We have conducted training workshops in the Coastal/Rural Communities to help the understanding of climate change and its impact on Sea, land. Agriculture, Livestock. Livelihoods | Training workshops in the Coastal/Rural Communities | ||||||||||||||||||||||
16 | European Union of Public Relations ( EUPR) | Italy | in the study phase | international regulation | ok summit | ||||||||||||||||||||||
17 | Pan African Vision for the Environment(PAVE) | Nigeria | The role of the Ocean in Addressing Climate Change | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
18 | LIGUE ASSOCIATIVE POUR L'APPUI AU DEVELOPPMENT | Mauritania | Biodiversity is the variety of all life on Earth, including animals, plants and microorganisms. Many impacts of climate change – including drought, bushfires, storms, ocean acidification, sea level rise and global warming – affect biodiversit | Our initiative is called : Oceans are our lives and we are working with several stakeholders to protect our oceans | Protect and fund | ||||||||||||||||||||||
19 | ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONALE POUR LE PARTENARIAT ET L EMERGENCE EN AFRIQUE (AIPEA)/AIRGPAIRDAM/ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONALE POUR LES PAUVRES LES INDIGNÉS ET ASSISTANCE (AIPIA) | France | UN ENTITIES AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION | UN ENTITIES AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION | UN ENTITIES AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION | ||||||||||||||||||||||
20 | African Youth International Deveopment Foundation | Nigeria | Advancing sustainable ocean-based economies, sustainable maritime transport and coastal community resilience | Climate change impacts biodiversity through interactions with the Earth System. Climate change induced factors | setting, marine spatial planning brings together multiple ocean users to make informed and coordinated decisions | ||||||||||||||||||||||
21 | Innovation pour le Développement et la Protection de l'Environnement | Democratic Republic of the Congo | On Lake Edward we created a rotating micro credit for the benefit of fishermen's wives but this was followed by the condition for accessing financing. We mobilized the beneficiaries not to buy or sell fish caught illegally. We also have the capacity to help us raise awareness among fishermen. This helps us a lot | The empowerment of fishermen in compliance with the law and also the danger of bad fishing practice helps a lot to get fishermen and decision-makers to improve their behavior | Biodiversity intelinkages | ||||||||||||||||||||||
22 | Qauid a Azam University, Islamabad | Pakistan | A transformative action that needs to happen is the Integration of Ocean-Climate-Biodiversity Policies, led by national governments in partnership with international organizations, scientific communities, and local stakeholders. Description: This action involves creating and implementing comprehensive policies that simultaneously address ocean health, climate change, and biodiversity conservation. It would require integrating these areas into national and regional strategies to ensure that actions taken in one domain support and enhance the outcomes in the others. Examples of Initiatives: 1. The 30x30 Initiative: This global initiative aims to protect 30% of the world’s ocean and terrestrial areas by 2030. By doing so, it addresses biodiversity loss, climate change, and ocean degradation in a synergistic manner. Countries participating in this initiative are developing policies that enhance marine protected areas while contributing to climate resilience. 2. The Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) for Climate and Biodiversity: Programs that promote the restoration and conservation of marine ecosystems (like mangroves and seagrasses) to sequester carbon, protect biodiversity, and reduce climate impacts. For example, the “Blue Carbon” projects focus on restoring coastal ecosystems to improve carbon storage and enhance biodiversity, showing how integrated approaches can benefit multiple goals. 3. The Global Ocean Alliance: This coalition of countries and organizations advocates for integrated ocean and climate policies to safeguard marine ecosystems and tackle climate change. It has supported the development of policies that link ocean conservation with climate resilience and biodiversity protection. Leadership and Stakeholders: National governments, with leadership from international organizations such as the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). Collaboration involves scientific communities, local governments, NGOs, and the private sector. Ways of Collaboration: These policies would be developed through multi-stakeholder dialogues, joint research efforts, and cross-sectoral planning. They would involve sharing data and best practices, aligning national and international goals, and coordinating actions to ensure that measures taken in one area support and enhance outcomes in others. By promoting the integration of ocean, climate, and biodiversity policies at the 2025 UN Ocean Conference, the focus can be placed on creating holistic and effective strategies that leverage the interlinkages between these critical areas, driving progress towards a more sustainable future. | 1. The Global Ocean Alliance 30x30 Description: This initiative aims to protect 30% of the world’s oceans by 2030, integrating ocean conservation with climate change mitigation and biodiversity protection. Evidence of Results: The alliance has successfully garnered commitments from multiple countries to expand marine protected areas (MPAs) and integrate ocean conservation with climate action plans. For example, the UK’s commitment to protect 30% of its ocean by 2030 aligns with both biodiversity goals and climate resilience. Leadership and Stakeholders: Led by the United Kingdom, in collaboration with countries, international organizations like the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), and various NGOs. Ways of Collaboration: The initiative promotes cooperation among governments to establish MPAs, engages scientific communities to monitor and report on progress, and involves NGOs and local communities in conservation efforts and policy advocacy. 2. The Blue Carbon Initiative Description: Focuses on the conservation and restoration of coastal and marine ecosystems (such as mangroves, seagrasses, and salt marshes) to enhance carbon sequestration, support biodiversity, and improve coastal resilience. Evidence of Results: Projects under this initiative have led to significant increases in carbon sequestration and improved ecosystem health. For instance, restoring mangrove forests in Indonesia has enhanced carbon storage, increased fish populations, and protected coastal communities from storm surges. Leadership and Stakeholders: Co-led by Conservation International, IUCN, and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), with active participation from national governments, local communities, and scientific researchers. Ways of Collaboration: The initiative involves collaborative projects that integrate scientific research, policy development, and community engagement. Stakeholders work together to implement restoration projects, share data, and develop policies that link climate mitigation with biodiversity conservation. 3. Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) for Climate and Biodiversity Description: Promotes using natural ecosystems to address climate change and biodiversity loss. This includes restoring forests, wetlands, and marine ecosystems to sequester carbon, protect biodiversity, and enhance resilience. Evidence of Results: NbS projects have demonstrated substantial benefits in climate adaptation and biodiversity conservation. For example, the restoration of coastal wetlands in the Mediterranean has improved local biodiversity, enhanced carbon storage, and increased coastal protection. Leadership and Stakeholders: Led by international organizations such as the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and the World Resources Institute (WRI), with involvement from national governments, NGOs, and local communities. Ways of Collaboration: The approach fosters multi-stakeholder partnerships to implement and scale NbS projects, combining efforts from governments, international organizations, and local actors. It also includes integrating NbS into national climate and biodiversity strategies. 4. The Ocean-Climate Platform Description: An initiative that seeks to integrate ocean and climate policies to enhance both marine and climate resilience through joint actions and policies. Evidence of Results: The platform has facilitated the alignment of ocean and climate policies, promoting integrated approaches that enhance marine protection and climate adaptation. For example, collaborative policies have been developed to address both ocean acidification and coastal ecosystem degradation. Leadership and Stakeholders: Coordinated by various international organizations including the Ocean & Climate Platform and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), with participation from governments, scientific institutions, and NGOs. Ways of Collaboration: The platform promotes joint policy development, shared research initiatives, and collaborative advocacy to align ocean and climate goals, enhance data sharing, and support integrated management approaches. These initiatives illustrate effective new approaches and partnerships that leverage the interlinkages between ocean health, climate action, and biodiversity conservation, providing valuable examples for accelerating the implementation of SDG 14. | Eco-Synergy | ||||||||||||||||||||||
23 | Burundi Ecoclimate vision | Burundi | biodiversity Restoration and protection | zooplanctins and phytoplanctons restoration | |||||||||||||||||||||||
24 | Excelodey Enterprise | Nigeria | Promoting education and capacity building for OCB integration, support research and early warning systems for OCB interlinkage ,enhance coordination, development of comprehensive OCB framework | Supporting sustainable development, human well being and ecosystem resilience, ocean, climate and biodiversity challenges and being effectively addressed,enhance coordination | Interconnectedness and Synergies | ||||||||||||||||||||||
25 | Community Action for Nature Conservation | Kenya | The government need to involve all relevant stakeholders when preparing national biodiversity reports for submission to CBD | Collaboration with all key players | |||||||||||||||||||||||
26 | ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONALE POUR LE PARTENARIAT ET L EMERGENCE EN AFRIQUE (AIPEA)/AIRGPAIRDAM/ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONALE POUR LES PAUVRES LES INDIGNÉS ET ASSISTANCE (AIPIA)/ACAEPB | France | PRESIDENT CEO FOUNDER UN SCIENTIFIC ECONOMIC ENERGY SOCIAL MEDIA ENVIRONNEMENT LEGAL GROUP | EXPERTS PATRIMOINES INTERGOUVERNEMENTAL UN GROUP, INDÉPENDANT | EXPERTS PATRIMOINES INTERGOUVERNEMENTAL UN GROUP, INDÉPENDANT EXPERT PROFESSOR OCEAN GLOBAL ACADEMY | ||||||||||||||||||||||
27 | South West Indian Ocean Tuna Forum | Kenya | building the resilient of communities against the impacts of climate change | adaptation and mitigation strategies | |||||||||||||||||||||||
28 | REACHOUT SALONE | Sierra Leone | Improved Capacity of vulnerable groups on both innovation and business skills | Designated degraded forest corridors will be 20,000 tree crop seedlings will be transported and ready for planting. | Measured Nursery and out-planting methods established. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
29 | Children and Youth Major Group to UNEP | Viet Nam | Including regions within RSCAPs can be a great consideration to leverage ocean interlinkages | awareness | |||||||||||||||||||||||
30 | Organization for the Fight Against Narcotics, Prohibited Drinks, Smoking and Alcoholism (OLCOS) | Burundi | I have a lot to say on this topic but I'll say it later | I have a lot to say on this topic but I'll say it later | I have a lot to say on this topic but I'll say it later | ||||||||||||||||||||||
31 | REPAOC: Network of West African NGO Platforms | Senegal | To establish and observatory for the good management of terrestrial, climatic and marine ecosytems and produce reports highlighting harmful human attitudes | Responsible atttitude and management | |||||||||||||||||||||||
32 | Yerima Balla international education | Nigeria | Support, donation and cooperation | Partnership with local local organizations, individual and private sectors. | Planting trees and building biodiversity | ||||||||||||||||||||||
33 | Wright, Butler & Co | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | A transformative action needed is the creation of a **Global Ocean-Climate-Biodiversity Integration Framework**. This framework should be led by the United Nations in collaboration with the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), and the International Maritime Organization (IMO). It would establish integrated policies and targets that address the interconnected issues of ocean health, climate change, and biodiversity. The framework would promote joint research, funding for cross-sectoral projects, and coordinated international efforts to enhance ecosystem resilience and sustainable management. | One notable initiative is the Ocean-Climate Nexus Initiative. Evidence of Results Achieved: • This initiative has integrated ocean and climate science to develop policies that address both climate mitigation and marine biodiversity protection, leading to improved ecosystem management and reduced carbon emissions from coastal areas. Leadership Provided: • Led by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in partnership with the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Stakeholders Involved: • National governments, research institutions, and environmental NGOs. Ways of Collaboration: • The initiative fosters cross-sectoral collaboration through joint research projects, shared policy frameworks, and regional workshops to align climate and ocean conservation strategies. | Climate solutions | ||||||||||||||||||||||
34 | IJEOMA FOUNDATION FOR THE OLD PEOPLE | Nigeria | CLIMATE CHANGE | BIODIVERSIFY | CLEAN ENVIROMENT | ||||||||||||||||||||||
35 | The Bharat Scouts Guides WOSM World Organisation of Scout Movement WWF Youngo Indian youth for climate network UNICEF | India | Transformative Action: Integrated Ecosystem Management What Needs to Happen: Implement a global framework that integrates ocean, climate, and biodiversity management, focusing on coordinated policies and actions. By Whom: Led by international bodies like the UN and supported by regional governments, NGOs, and scientific communities. Objective: Enhance ecosystem resilience and address interconnected issues by aligning climate, ocean, and biodiversity goals. | Name of Initiative/Approach: Ocean-Climate-Biodiversity Nexus So, New Approaches: - Integrated Strategies: Align climate action with ocean and biodiversity goals through a unified policy framework. - Collaborative Research: Foster partnerships between scientists, NGOs, and governments for joint research. Results Achieved: - Holistic Management: Improved management of marine and coastal ecosystems by integrating climate and biodiversity considerations. - Policy Alignment: Enhanced coherence between climate policies and ocean conservation efforts. Leadership and Stakeholders: - Leadership: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) - Stakeholders: WWF, The Bharat Scouts & Guides, Indian Ocean Commission, Youngo Collaboration: - Joint Projects: Collaborative projects on ecosystem restoration and climate adaptation. - Knowledge Sharing: Platforms for exchanging research and best practices. Evidence: - Increased Synergy: Enhanced ecosystem resilience and better alignment of policies across sectors. | Ecosystem Integration, Climate-Ocean Synergy | ||||||||||||||||||||||
36 | Africa Sustainable Climate and Environment Foundation (ASCEF) | Ghana | Advocating for alignment of climate and biodiversity targets and identified actions; Increasing collaboration between the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) which includes joint work programs. | Building a sustainable marine system with climate and biodiversity friendly aqua cultural practises, responsible food trade, and equitable food distribution; Reducing rates of natural ecosystem loss and degradation; Protecting, restoring and expanding marine natural ecosystems; Increasing landscape connectivity. Discouraging ecosystem-based approaches to climate mitigation that have negative outcomes for climate and biodiversity, such as tree planting in inappropriate ecosystems. Applying the following principles will help ensuring the successful implementation of the above actions: | ocean biodiversity | ||||||||||||||||||||||
37 | World Environment Council | India | One transformative action that needs to happen to leverage the interlinkages between ocean, climate, and biodiversity is the establishment of an integrated global network of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). This network should be designed and managed to enhance resilience to climate change, protect biodiversity, and sustain the health of ocean ecosystems. By Whom: This initiative requires a collaborative effort by: National Governments: Commit to expanding and effectively managing MPAs within their jurisdictions. International Organizations: Such as the United Nations, to facilitate coordination, provide technical and financial support, and ensure adherence to international agreements. Scientific Community: To provide the necessary research and data to inform the creation and management of MPAs, ensuring they are based on the best available science. Local Communities and Indigenous Peoples: To incorporate traditional knowledge and ensure that MPAs support sustainable livelihoods and respect cultural practices. Key Components: Science-based Targets: Establish clear, science-based targets for the percentage of ocean areas to be protected, ensuring these areas cover critical habitats and biodiversity hotspots. Climate Resilience: Design MPAs to enhance the resilience of marine ecosystems to climate change, including protecting areas that serve as carbon sinks such as mangroves, seagrasses, and coral reefs. | 1. The Blue Belt Programme (UK) Initiative/Approach: The Blue Belt Programme, led by the UK government, aims to enhance marine protection in the UK Overseas Territories, which cover over 4 million square kilometers of ocean. Evidence of Results Achieved: By 2020, the programme helped designate over 2 million square kilometers of ocean as Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). Enhanced protection of biodiversity hotspots, including the world’s largest coral atoll in the British Indian Ocean Territory. Leadership Provided: The initiative is led by the UK government in collaboration with local governments of the Overseas Territories. Stakeholders Involved: UK Government Local governments of the Overseas Territories Scientific institutions NGOs, such as the Pew Charitable Trusts Ways of Collaboration: Partnerships between the UK government, local governments, and international NGOs. Engagement of local communities in monitoring and enforcement activities. Scientific research and data sharing to inform management plans. 2. The Ocean Risk and Resilience Action Alliance (ORRAA) Initiative/Approach: ORRAA aims to drive investment into coastal natural capital to build resilience to ocean risks such as climate change and biodiversity loss. | Integrated Conservation | ||||||||||||||||||||||
38 | Organization of the Fight against Narcotics, Prohibited Drinks, Smoking and Alcoholism (OLCOS) | Burundi | Not now | Not now | Not now | ||||||||||||||||||||||
39 | God's Arm Global Foundation | Nigeria | Biodiversity united | Ocean biodiversity inclusion | Climate Management for Ocean Sustainabilities | ||||||||||||||||||||||
40 | Major Group of Children and Youth | Burundi | Establishment of an Integrated Ocean-Climate-Biodiversity Initiative Action: Develop and implement a comprehensive Integrated Ocean-Climate-Biodiversity Initiative to simultaneously address the interlinkages between ocean health, climate change, and biodiversity loss. Lead Actors: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in collaboration with the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), and national governments. Rationale: Ocean health, climate stability, and biodiversity are deeply interconnected, and addressing these issues in isolation can limit the effectiveness of conservation and climate action efforts. An integrated approach can ensure that actions to mitigate climate change, conserve marine biodiversity, and manage ocean resources are mutually reinforcing and more effective. Key Components: Integrated Policy Framework: Develop a global policy framework that aligns ocean conservation, climate action, and biodiversity protection objectives. Promote cross-sectoral policies that consider the synergies and trade-offs between ocean, climate, and biodiversity goals. Joint Action Plans: Create and implement regional and national action plans that integrate strategies for ocean health, climate adaptation, and biodiversity conservation. Ensure that action plans include measurable targets and indicators to track progress. Multi-stakeholder Collaboration: Foster collaboration between governments, scientific communities, NGOs, and the private sector to promote integrated solutions. Establish multi-stakeholder platforms for sharing knowledge, best practices, and resources. Funding and Investment: Mobilize funding and investment for projects that address ocean, climate, and biodiversity interlinkages. Support innovative financing mechanisms, such as green bonds and climate adaptation funds, to support integrated initiatives. Research and Monitoring: Invest in research to understand the complex interactions between ocean health, climate change, and biodiversity. Develop and implement integrated monitoring systems to track the impacts and effectiveness of conservation and climate actions. Capacity Building and Education: Support capacity building for governments and local communities to implement integrated management approaches. Promote education and awareness programs to highlight the importance of addressing ocean, climate, and biodiversity linkages. Examples of Successful Initiatives: The Blue Carbon Initiative: Goal: Enhance the role of coastal ecosystems in climate change mitigation and biodiversity conservation. Results: Restoration and conservation of mangroves, seagrasses, and salt marshes, leading to improved carbon sequestration and habitat protection. Leadership: Coordinated by Conservation International, IUCN, and IOC-UNESCO. Collaboration: Governments, local communities, NGOs, and the private sector. The High-Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy (Ocean Panel): Goal: Promote a sustainable ocean economy that supports climate resilience, biodiversity, and human well-being. Results: Development of a comprehensive framework and recommendations for integrating ocean, climate, and biodiversity objectives. Leadership: Led by a coalition of heads of state and government. Collaboration: Governments, scientists, NGOs, and business leaders. | Here are some key initiatives leveraging ocean, climate, and biodiversity interlinkages: The Blue Carbon Initiative: Focuses on restoring coastal ecosystems (mangroves, seagrasses) for carbon sequestration and biodiversity. Led by Conservation International and IUCN, it involves governments, NGOs, and local communities. The Ocean Panel: A coalition of world leaders promoting a sustainable ocean economy. It has developed actionable frameworks integrating ocean health, climate, and biodiversity, with collaboration from governments, international organizations, and the private sector. Nature-Based Solutions (NbS): Uses natural processes for climate adaptation and biodiversity enhancement. Supported by IUCN and WRI, it involves integrated projects and policy advocacy. GEF Marine and Coastal Programs: Funds projects addressing marine ecosystems, climate change, and biodiversity. Managed by the Global Environment Facility with support from UN agencies and various stakeholders. These initiatives highlight effective approaches and partnerships for integrating ocean, climate, and biodiversity goals. | Integrated Solution | ||||||||||||||||||||||
41 | University of Cape Coast | Ghana | To leverage the interlinkages between ocean health, climate change, and biodiversity, a transformative action would be the establishment of a "Global Integrated Ocean-Climate-Biodiversity Strategy". Led by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in collaboration with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and key stakeholders, this strategy would develop holistic policies that address climate adaptation, ocean conservation, and biodiversity protection simultaneously. It would involve enhancing scientific research, creating regional and local action plans, mobilizing financial resources, and engaging a broad range of stakeholders, including local communities and the private sector. By integrating these efforts and implementing robust monitoring systems, this approach would accelerate progress towards sustainable management of ocean and climate systems, making it a crucial focus for the 2025 UN Ocean Conference. | The "Ocean-Climate Platform" demonstrates new approaches to leveraging the interlinkages between ocean health, climate change, and biodiversity by integrating research, policy development, and advocacy. Led by organizations such as the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the Global Ocean Forum, and Ocean Conservancy, the platform has successfully developed integrated policy frameworks, increased global awareness, and supported collaborative projects that address the combined impacts of ocean conservation and climate change. Engaging international organizations, national governments, scientific institutions, NGOs, and local communities, the platform fosters joint research, coordinated advocacy, and shared resources, thus accelerating the implementation of SDG 14 and related climate goals. | 1. Ocean-Climate Synergy 2.Integrated Ecosystem Management | ||||||||||||||||||||||
42 | Aquatic Life Institute | Spain | Taking a holistic approach by setting policies that address animal welfare, ocean health, climate, and biodiversity together, rather than in isolation, can enhance the outcome of each individual area. This integrated framework should be led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in collaboration with the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), national governments and civil society. | It is essential to recognize that aquatic animal welfare extends beyond ethical considerations. Improving their well-being has far-reaching implications for sustainable development, including poverty eradication, food security, environmental preservation, public health, and social equity. Incorporating aquatic animal welfare considerations into national policies, strategies, and practices is an urgent and essential task for all countries. By addressing the welfare of these sentient beings, nations can forge a transformational path towards a more sustainable and equitable future, in line with the principles and interconnectedness of the 2030 Agenda. More here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BzfoL8GcTLBF1H5itlCdvMk7lo5k1Pqj/view | Holistic approach | ||||||||||||||||||||||
43 | BLOOM Association | France | Adopt an international treaty on the non-proliferation of fossil fuels and prohibit the development of new fossil fuel projects (coal, oil, gas). In 2021, the International Energy Agency published its "Net Zero by 2050" roadmap to determine a carbon trajectory that would limit global warming to 1.5°C, concluding that "other than fields already approved for development, no new oil and gas fields are necessary". At present, oil consumption is not falling fast enough. As an example, in the European Union, where fossil fuel consumption has decreased most rapidly, oil demand will only have fallen by 16% by 2030 and reductions in greenhouse gas emissions will be largely insufficient. At the same time, bEuropean banks alone have provided over $1,300 billion to fossil fuels since the Paris Agreement, and $30 billion to the top 100 fossil fuel developers in 2022. When the ocean overheats, the ocean currents that dictate climate regulation are altered. This major disruption to the water cycle leads to chronic droughts or torrential rainfall, with climatic events multiplying in frequency and intensity; marine heatwaves increase exponentially, marine biodiversity suffers immensely, the body of water expands, and coupled with melting ice, sea levels rise by almost half a centimeter a year. The largest ocean current, the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), which includes the Gulf Stream, has been declining steadily by 15% since 1950. Recent publications estimate that this marine current could reach a tipping point within a few years that would radically alter global weather patterns, and potentially at a sharp rate, making it very difficult for human societies and ecosystems to adapt. OUR DEMANDS Prohibit companies from participating in any way, directly or indirectly, in the development of fossil fuel projects approved after 2021. Ban all forms of public funding for fossil fuel projects and for companies involved in the development of new fossil fuel projects. Prohibit the financial sector from providing services to fossil fuel companies that do not renounce the development of new fossil fuel exploration and exploitation projects. Support the adoption of an international treaty on the non-proliferation of fossil fuels and promote regional and national legislation in this area. Complement greenhouse gas emission reduction targets with quantified obligations to reduce fossil fuel consumption and production. | Non-proliferation, fossil fuels | |||||||||||||||||||||||
44 | Institute of Oceanology Polish Academy of Sciences | Poland | We need to establish transdisciplinary teams to analyze the available data/information/knowledge from various perspectives and to create a full picture, rather then a fragmented one. | I am still hopeful for the success of the UN Ocean Decade. | Transdisciplinary approach; Full picture of the global planetary changes | ||||||||||||||||||||||
45 | Yes | Nigeria | All inclusive action with Government at all levels taking lead both in providing finances and training of personnel. | Leveraging and interlinkages | |||||||||||||||||||||||
46 | Groupement Agro-pastoral pour le développement de yongoro | Central African Republic | Implantation des génies locales | Mise en place de l'agriculture intelligente | Conservation durable | ||||||||||||||||||||||
47 | World Muslim Congress | Pakistan | ### Transformative Action: Establishing an Interlinked Ocean-Climate-Biodiversity Alliance **Action:** Form an Interlinked Ocean-Climate-Biodiversity Alliance to create integrated policies and strategies that address the interconnected challenges of ocean health, climate change, and biodiversity loss. **Responsible Entities:** This initiative should be led by the **United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)** in collaboration with the **Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)** and relevant national governments. #### Rationale: Addressing the interdependence of ocean health, climate action, and biodiversity is crucial for sustainable development. An integrated approach ensures that solutions are holistic and effective. #### Key Components: 1. **Joint Policy Frameworks:** Develop comprehensive policies that simultaneously target ocean conservation, climate resilience, and biodiversity protection. 2. **Funding Mechanisms:** Create dedicated funding streams to support projects that enhance ecosystem resilience while addressing climate impacts. 3. **Research and Data Sharing:** Foster partnerships for joint research initiatives that assess the impacts of climate change on marine ecosystems and biodiversity. #### Promotion at the Conference: Highlight successful regional initiatives, such as the **Blue Carbon Initiative**, as models for integrated approaches. Encourage member states to commit to the alliance and share best practices. This action will promote synergistic efforts that enhance the resilience of ocean ecosystems, mitigate climate change effects, and conserve biodiversity, ultimately supporting sustainable development goals. | ### Initiative: The Ocean-Climate Coalition **Overview:** The Ocean-Climate Coalition is a global initiative aimed at integrating ocean health into climate action and biodiversity strategies, fostering collaboration among diverse stakeholders. #### Key Elements: - **Leadership:** Co-led by the **United Nations and the World Resources Institute (WRI)**, the coalition brings together governments, NGOs, and the private sector. - **Stakeholders Involved:** - **Governments:** Various national and local governments committed to ocean and climate action. - **NGOs:** Organizations like **Conservation International** and **Oceana**. - **Academia:** Research institutions contributing scientific data and analysis. - **Private Sector:** Businesses involved in sustainable ocean practices. #### New Approaches/Partnerships: 1. **Integrated Policy Development:** Encouraging countries to adopt policies that simultaneously address climate change, ocean health, and biodiversity conservation. 2. **Public-Private Partnerships:** Collaborating with businesses to innovate sustainable practices that benefit both the ocean and climate resilience. 3. **Joint Research Initiatives:** Promoting collaborative research to better understand the interconnections between ocean ecosystems, climate change, and biodiversity. #### Evidence of Results Achieved: - **Increased Awareness and Commitment:** The coalition has successfully raised awareness about the importance of ocean health in climate discussions, leading to commitments from multiple nations to include ocean considerations in climate strategies. - **Policy Integration:** Several countries have developed integrated policies that align their climate action plans with ocean conservation goals. - **Enhanced Funding Opportunities:** The coalition has facilitated access to funding for projects that address the interlinkages between ocean health, climate resilience, and biodiversity. #### Ways of Collaboration: - **Workshops and Conferences:** Organizing events that bring together stakeholders to share knowledge and best practices related to ocean-climate-biodiversity integration. - **Data Sharing Platforms:** Creating platforms for stakeholders to share research findings, data, and successful case studies. - **Advocacy Campaigns:** Coordinating efforts to promote the importance of integrated approaches at international forums and conferences. ### Conclusion: The Ocean-Climate Coalition exemplifies a successful model for leveraging interlinkages between ocean health, climate action, and biodiversity, supporting the accelerated implementation of SDG 14 through collaborative and integrated approaches. | **Integrated Solutions** **Ecosystem Synergy** | ||||||||||||||||||||||
48 | Individual from India | India | Limiting unwanted infrastructure stopping illegal activities Unclos and trading laws should be obeyed for trade business activities should not contribute in disturbing the ecosystem | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
49 | China Biodiversity Conservation and Green Development Foundation | China | To achieve the theme of "Leveraging ocean, climate, and biodiversity interlinkages," a transformative action that needs to be implemented is the enhancement of protection measures for migratory species, including fish, whales, dolphins, bats, and birds, in the context of the rapid development of offshore wind energy. Action Required: In light of the burgeoning offshore wind energy sector, it is crucial to integrate comprehensive protection strategies for migratory species into the planning and implementation phases of these projects. This means that energy project developers, policymakers, and conservationists and coastal comunities must collaborate to ensure that the construction and operation of offshore wind farms do not negatively impact these species. And there's a need to promote synergies between CBD, CMS and BBNJ. Why This Matters: Migratory species play a critical role in maintaining the health of marine and terrestrial ecosystems. They are essential for nutrient cycling, ecosystem dynamics, and the overall biodiversity of their habitats. Offshore wind farms, while providing a sustainable energy source, can pose risks to these species through habitat disruption, collision risks, and changes in local marine environments. | Synergizing Biodiversity and Climate Change: CBCGDF's Innovative Approach to SDG 14 In addressing the theme of leveraging ocean, climate, and biodiversity interlinkages to support the accelerated implementation of SDG 14, the China Biodiversity Conservation and Green Development Foundation (CBCGDF) has demonstrated several innovative approaches: 1. New Ways of Working: CBCGDF enhances biodiversity conservation awareness among energy companies through case studies. These studies not only provide valuable insights but also advocate for the integration of biodiversity considerations into energy projects. Additionally, CBCGDF annually submits a series of policy recommendations related to ecological and environmental issues to China's National People's Congress and Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference. These recommendations aim to promote synergistic benefits between biodiversity conservation and climate change mitigation, influencing policy development at the national level. 2. New Methods: In response to biodiversity impacts caused by energy projects, CBCGDF publishes case studies that highlight and address the adverse effects. These case studies serve as warnings and offer guidance to prevent similar issues in future projects, fostering a more responsible approach to energy development. Moreover, CBCGDF initiated the "Bat Conservation Action Network" (BCAN) on June 20, 2023. This species conservation initiative aims to mainstream biodiversity, enhance media and public awareness about bat protection, support scientific decision-making by the government, and promote the development of a national bat conservation action plan. This initiative exemplifies CBCGDF's proactive approach in addressing specific biodiversity challenges and advocating for comprehensive conservation strategies. 3. New Partnerships: CBCGDF has established a significant partnership with China’s State Grid Corporation to protect migratory birds. This collaboration, ongoing for three years as of 2024, focuses on reducing bird collisions with power infrastructure. The project has achieved notable success in decreasing such incidents, demonstrating the effectiveness of collaborative efforts in mitigating negative impacts on wildlife. These approaches underscore CBCGDF's commitment to integrating biodiversity considerations into energy development and policy-making, illustrating practical steps taken to align with SDG 14. | Migratory Species; ESG | ||||||||||||||||||||||
50 | The Network of Rural Women Producers | Trinidad and Tobago | By sharing and learning from others can greatly assist us in overcoming some critical challenges | Creating space on delegations for fisheries on and farmers to learn and share their experiences | creating linkages within the region so we can learn from each other | ||||||||||||||||||||||
51 | La Brique | Togo | Planter des cocotiers sur les plages | Une forêt des plages | Protection de la flore marine | ||||||||||||||||||||||
52 | Climate Equity Foundation | United States of America | Emerging solutions to the impacts of rising sea level on SIDS are sustainable and have the potential to enable life on these islands. But we need concerted, cooperative action to protect SIDS communities, and avoid the devastating impact of ocean and biodiversity-related damage from underwater SIDS. | As part of our report we reached out to experts from around the world - not just SIDS and not just the Western world. Leveraging virtual meetings and conferences facilitates greater understanding and potential collaboration. | Interdependence | Interrelatedness | ||||||||||||||||||||||
53 | Human Rights And Forest Brain Africa (Hurifba) | Cameroon | Lors de la Conférence des Nations Unies sur l'Océan de 2025, il est recommandé de promouvoir la création d'une Alliance Internationale pour la Recherche et la Gestion Intégrée des Écosystèmes Marins et Côtiers. Cette alliance devrait :Établir des protocoles de surveillance et de recherche unifiés.Promouvoir des programmes de conservation basés sur les écosystèmes.Renforcer la collaboration transfrontalière.Intégrer les connaissances traditionnelles.Encourager l'innovation technologique.Cette approche intégrée vise à améliorer la gestion des écosystèmes marins et côtiers en tenant compte des interactions avec le climat et la biodiversité. | Iniciativa de Áreas Marinas Protegidas (AMP)Objectif: Expansion des zones marines protégées en Amérique Latine.Preuves: Augmentation de la biodiversité et amélioration de la résilience climatique.Leadership: Commission Sud-américaine de l’Océan (CSAO).Parties prenantes: Gouvernements, ONGs, communautés locales.Collaboration: Partenariats entre gouvernements et ONGs, gestion locale.The Blue Carbon InitiativeObjectif: Protection et restauration des écosystèmes côtiers pour capturer le carbone.Preuves: Augmentation de la capture de carbone et bénéfices locaux.Leadership: Programme des Nations Unies pour l’Environnement (PNUE), WWF.Parties prenantes: PNUE, WWF, chercheurs, communautés, gouvernements.Collaboration: Projets conjoints avec financement partagé.Ocean Panel InitiativeObjectif: Recommandations politiques pour des solutions innovantes pour l'océan.Preuves: Impact positif sur les politiques nationales et internationales.Leadership: Erna Solberg et dirigeants mondiaux.Parties prenantes: Gouvernements, organisations internationales, chercheurs.Collaboration: Collaboration entre gouvernements, experts et organisations.Global Fishing WatchObjectif: Surveillance des activités de pêche via satellite pour promouvoir la durabilité.Preuves: Réduction de la pêche illégale et amélioration de la transparence.Leadership: Oceana, Google, SkyTruth.Parties prenantes: ONGs, entreprises technologiques, gouvernements, chercheurs.Collaboration: Partenariats entre ONGs et entreprises pour développer des outils de suivi. | Écosystèmes marins" ou "Régulation climatique". | ||||||||||||||||||||||
54 | Blue Climate Initiative - Tetiaroa Society | United States of America | Research discovery of the existence of 'black oxygen' produced in absence of total light by polymetallic nodules on the seabed. | Development of wave energy pilot programs in Tahiti French Polynesia. | protect untouched seabed | ||||||||||||||||||||||
55 | ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONALE POUR LE PARTENARIAT ET L EMERGENCE EN AFRIQUE (AIPEA)/AIRGPAIRDAM/ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONALE POUR LES PAUVRES LES INDIGNÉS ET ASSISTANCE (AIPIA) | France | UN ENTITIES AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION | UN ENTITIES AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION | PRESIDENT CEO FOUNDER UN SCIENTIFIC ECONOMIC ENERGY SOCIAL MEDIA ENVIRONNEMENT LEGAL GROUP/ EXPERTS PATRIMOINES INTERGOUVERNEMENTAL UN GROUP, INDÉPENDANT/EXPERT PROFESSOR OCEAN GLOBAL ACADEMY (UN, UNESCO, COI, IODE) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
56 | UNASCAD (Uion des Amis Socio Culturels d'Action en Developpement | Haiti | What we need to understand is that climate change, as part of the global polycrisis, has altered marine, terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems worldwide. It has led to the disappearance of local species, increased disease and mass mortality of plants and animals, leading to the first climate-related extinctions. Biodiversity and the ocean are also suffering the same effects. That's why the fight for one is just as valid for the other. To reduce the effects of climate change, we need to rely on a healthy natural environment; to halt the collapse of biodiversity, we need to regulate the human activities that are themselves responsible for climate change. This is why the analysis reveals that the full implementation of ocean-based climate solutions ready for immediate use could reduce the “emissions gap” by 35% on a trajectory of 1.5°C in 2050. | The best way to identify this link is to refer to all the components and variations of the living world as analyzed by scientists. Simply use different methods to measure the effects of each of the 3 components. A thematic dossier to discover, understand and act on these common issues. | Ocean , climate, biodiversity | ||||||||||||||||||||||
57 | Oyunsuren Munkhsaikhan | Mongolia | Everything is interlinked like knitted clothing. All life who has neuron cell, hormone and breath belong to one source. The one same source sustains all living either human and animal. We should find out what kind of change we have to make based on observation. To observe, it has to be done only in person because it is only allowed to see and hear words of those felt it in fair manner , not secretly. Then find out Why , cause and solution to make a proper change. Only human can find solution because they are responsible for ruling over them. If not human, no animal can do to find out solution. Finding solution is to observe first and hear words of those who felt it. | This is an update from Oyunsuren’s version project. The project aims to blow people’s minds with informative teachings that one should bear in mind when dealing with unexpected situations, and unwanted reactions of toxic people to maintain one's own inner peace, cognitive and emotional well-being, and safety to ensure one's freedom, health, and life. According to the concept of the project, informative teachings are deemed food for cognitive and emotional well-being. | Hope | ||||||||||||||||||||||
58 | Universidad Nacional, Costa Rica | Costa Rica | Monitoring enviromental variables and studying the dynamics of nutrients and sediments in research projects. In addition, provides support for teaching and educating in topics associated with sea, deep sea, its coast and its resources to transfer results to the scientific community and different related public or private institutions. This goes hand in hand with work on quality management and trained human resources committed to the society. | The School of Biological Sciences of the Universidad Nacional, Costa Rica has been developing monitoring programs on diversity in marine environments. Your work in these programs is invaluable as it allows us to establish the effect of climate on changes in diversity and evaluate the effects of changes in biodiversity on the health of marine ecosystems. These monitoring programs also allow us to know the degree of connectivity between the land and the ocean to observe the anthropogenic effects on the marine environment. Some of the laboratories and projects that carry out this type of monitoring are the Marine Microbiology Laboratory, the Marine Coastal Studies Laboratory, Marine Phytoplankton Laboratory, among others. More information in the follow link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dUsvC2ClZXGm_u2mMDxegnpPzKVWLIs1/view?usp=sharing | Biodiversity monitoring, Connectivity | ||||||||||||||||||||||
59 | MILLENNIUM CHILD SUPPORT GROUP | Ghana | One transformative action that needs to happen is the Creation of Integrated Ocean-Climate-Biodiversity Action Plans. This action requires national governments and international organizations to develop comprehensive plans that simultaneously address ocean health, climate change, and biodiversity conservation. Ocean, climate, and biodiversity are deeply interconnected. Integrated action plans ensure that efforts to mitigate climate change, protect marine ecosystems, and conserve biodiversity are mutually reinforcing, leading to more effective and sustainable outcomes. Example of Initiative: The Ocean-Climate Platform: This initiative, led by a coalition of organizations and governments, aims to align ocean and climate policies, promoting actions that support both climate resilience and marine biodiversity. | The Ocean-Climate Platform aims to align ocean and climate policies, promoting actions that support both climate resilience and marine biodiversity. It brings together diverse stakeholders to address the interconnected challenges of ocean health and climate change. Evidence of Results: Policy Integration: Successfully integrated ocean and climate policies at national and international levels, leading to more cohesive and effective strategies. Stakeholder Engagement: Built a broad coalition of stakeholders, including governments, businesses, and NGOs, to advocate for integrated ocean-climate solutions. Advocacy and Awareness: Raised awareness and provided evidence-based recommendations on the importance of aligning ocean and climate goals. Leadership and Stakeholders: Leadership Provided: Coordinated by a coalition of organizations including the French Oceanographic Institute and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Stakeholders Involved: Includes national governments, international organizations, NGOs, and the private sector. Ways of Collaboration: Collaborative Frameworks: Develops and promotes collaborative frameworks that address both ocean health and climate change. Research and Policy Advocacy: Conducts research and provides policy recommendations to support the integration of ocean and climate goals. Capacity Building: Supports capacity building for stakeholders to implement integrated ocean-climate solutions. | Integrated Solutions and Synergistic Management | ||||||||||||||||||||||
60 | The High Level Climate Champions, United Nations Foundation, Sustainable Shipping Initiative, and Equal Routes | India | The maritime sector exists at the intersection of climate, ocean, and biodiversity and addressing the triple nexus through elevating the context of shipping solutions and impacts can show how meeting biodiversity goals can and should support positive climate outcomes and vice versa. Working with a diverse set of stakeholders and rightsholders, the maritime industry can assess, mitigate, and avoid its negative impacts on marine biodiversity and climate. The promotion at the 2025 UN Ocean Conference of this intersection and the actions that industry must take to achieve interconnected goals can further the work of an interdisciplinary approach to achieving SDG14. A key component to achieving the implementation of SDG14 involves collaborating with a wide range of actors to limit impacts from shipping on the ocean, nature, and climate. The International Maritime Organization (IMO), as the global shipping regulator, must be involved in setting new and enhanced ambition of existing and emerging targets. Additional UN bodies that do not directly deal with shipping must be prioritized, as well, including the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, among others. Beyond these bodies, meaningful change must include multiple governance mechanisms such as ports, banks, marine services, shipyards, classification societies, insurers, and others. Ensuring the involvement of industry when addressing the issues of shipping, biodiversity, and climate is essential to supporting the implementation of SDG14. | The High Level Climate Champions, United Nations Foundation, the Sustainable Shipping Initiative, and Equal Routes convened to deliver on a new initiative, Navigating the Future: Bridging Shipping, Biodiversity, and Decarbonization. Through their collaboration, the group identified key ocean health and biodiversity issues that relate to shipping activities – the first time the climate and biodiversity nexus had been explored together for the maritime sector. This project highlighted existing regulations, good practices, and ongoing work on these issues, with a particular emphasis on existing and new measures being put in place to address decarbonisation. Additionally, the project proposed a preliminary set of milestones for shipping to achieve by 2030, 2040, and 2050 with respect to ocean health and biodiversity building on the Sustainable Shipping Initiative's Roadmap to a sustainable shipping industry. The Navigating the Future: Bridging Shipping, Biodiversity, and Decarbonization report launched at COP28 emphasized the need to address the triple planetary threats of pollution, climate change, and biodiversity loss in the context of shipping solutions and impacts. The report’s goal was not only to elevate the dialogue on biodiversity and pollution to the level of climate but also to show how meeting biodiversity goals can and should support positive climate outcomes and vice versa. The report recommended the framing of a new 2030 Shipping Pact for People and Nature (2030 SPPaN), which outlines proposed concrete measures to guide the maritime sector in assessing, reducing, and avoiding its negative impacts on marine biodiversity and climate. The launch event at COP28 focused on discussing the impact of shipping on ocean health, productivity, and biodiversity in both the short and long term. It aimed to raise awareness of the co-benefits of shipping decarbonization for people and nature and demonstrate concrete solutions that can be taken today, whilst providing guidance on how the maritime sector can assess, mitigate, and avoid its negative impacts on marine biodiversity and climate. The group is now focused on creating a shared understanding of the challenges and opportunities of approaching ocean health (including biodiversity) and climate change together taking into account any regional sensitivities and ensuring an inclusive approach to catalyze near-term action around a framework which creates change in the real-world, and implement a means of monitoring and tracking progress towards a set of milestones that engages the shipping community and aligns ambitions across climate, biodiversity, and ocean goals that are all central to achieving SDG14. | triple planetary crisis, ship and shipping efficiency measures | ||||||||||||||||||||||
61 | International Ocean Institute (IOI) | Malta | Foster and enhance interdisciplinary dialogue and exposure to different sources of knowledge and expertise so as to gain holistic overviews of the critical ocean, climate and biodiversity interlinkages. Design capacity development and education opportunities that encourage an application oriented mind set that seeks t understand impacts, correlations, synergies, amplifiers etc between different disciplines, including between the natural sciences, social sciences and more. | IOI Training Programmes on Ocean Governance Globally: originally initiated under IOI founder Elisabeth Mann Borgese’s direction and reflecting her political acumen and engagement, the IOI training courses today convey a legacy with regards to a vision of equitable and sustainable global development with sound foundations in the social, economic and environmental spheres. The respect for common goods, the peaceful and sustainable use of Ocean services and resources, the common heritage of the high seas as enshrined in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and the need to support and empower people and countries in managing their relations with the ocean in a sustainable manner remain the foundation of the IOI and the training it provides. https://www.ioinst.org/training/ | Interdisciplinarity, holistic | ||||||||||||||||||||||
62 | Portuguese Marine Litter Association | Portugal | Limit advertisement of products that do not support a circular economy model and stop greenwashing | The European Commission is currently working on a greenwashing ban across European products: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/topics/en/article/20240111STO16722/stopping-greenwashing-how-the-eu-regulates-green-claims This not only supports a transition to a circular economy but also promotes a reduction of consumption | sea level rise; justice | ||||||||||||||||||||||
63 | UN Etxea - Basque Country Association for UNESCO | Spain | It is important to incorporate gender equity and perspective for the upcoming 2025 UN conference on oceans, by integrating the recommendations reached out durin the "Dialogue for building bridges between intersectional gender equality and ocean science: a multidisciplinary and multisectoral approach" (https://unetxea.org/dokumentuak/recommendations-gender-and-science2024.pdf): In the theme " Leveraging ocean, climate, and biodiversity interlinkages”, the transformative actions that needs to happen are: Gender-Sensitive Data Collection: Enhance the collection of gender-disaggregated data to understand how women and men differently impact and are impacted by the ocean, climate, and biodiversity interlinkages. Educational Opportunities: Support education and capacity-building for women in understanding and addressing these interlinkages, preparing them to contribute to innovative solutions. Inclusive Policies: Develop and enforce policies that ensure women are included in decision-making processes related to ocean, climate, and biodiversity initiatives. | Women participation and leadership | |||||||||||||||||||||||
64 | Mersea Marine Conservation Consulting | Turkey | Regional collaborations by scientists should be initiated to collect same data types for Better quality outputs. | Shark Trust is leading several Eastern Mediterranean projects on angel shark conservation and leaders share their findings and knowledge. | Collaboration, data sharing | ||||||||||||||||||||||
65 | GM Mikoko ujamaa | United Republic of Tanzania | Restoring degraded corals using biorock technology and Ecosystem Mapping Tools in the Indian Ocean | Biorock can protect corals from bleaching mortality. That’s why we need Biorock Arks everywhere. | Rapid marine ecosystem mapping and assessment methods Training in Biorock coral reef, seagrass, mangrove and fisheries regeneration, and mariculture Biorock materials production and use in the sea and on land. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
66 | The Varda Group | Spain | We support the proposals put forward in the area by the Ocean & Climate Platform. | See the reference to the risks of CO2 remobilisation from deep sea mining and deep sea trawling, in section on Ocean Panel #2, above. Also, the International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI) emphasizes the urgent need for enhanced ambition in coral reef conservation affected by ocean warming and acidification, highlighting their critical role as biodiversity hotspots hosting 25% of marine species. ICRI calls for 100% protection to implement and enforce effective conservation policies, urging the global community to move beyond incremental targets. See: https://letsbenicetotheocean.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/San-Jose-Report-FINAL-SPREADS-V09.pdf | Interconnected resilience | ||||||||||||||||||||||
67 | D A COOP - Design As COOPeration | Netherlands | TRANSFORMATIVE ACTION: Cities must promote awareness of the impact of urban activities on oceans. BY WHOM: Design practitioners (architects, urban designers, and landscape architects) must reevaluate their business models to transition from a state-of-the-art strategy that promotes the individual figure of the designer-hero to a collective and sustainable conception of urban development. Professionals with design expertise are poised to reimagine sustainable urban scenarios, countering the deficit in "climate adaptation" projects that further social and environmental resilience to complement dominating "mitigation" initiatives whose technical goal is to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Climate change impacts every aspect of urban life. But cities exacerbate climate problems by being the main emitters of GHG. It is estimated that “urban areas are responsible for 70 percent of global CO2 emissions, with transport and buildings being among the largest contributors.” (IPCC, 2022) Thus, architectural and urban design play a key role in climate action. On the other hand, oceans are our allies but collateral victims regarding the latter. The ocean “generates 50 percent of the oxygen we need, absorbs 25 percent of all carbon dioxide emissions and captures 90 percent of the excess heat generated by these emissions.” (United Nations) Paradoxically, our urban future must focus on oceans. | PROJECT: A Sustainable Future for Exuma: Environmental Management, Design, and Planning. It was a collaboration between the Government of The Bahamas, the Bahamas National Trust, and Harvard University Graduate School of Design. We learned that over 70% of the Bahamian population were overweight. The geography of the archipelago and a weak economy prevented the community from embracing healthy practices. Food security was unachievable due to deficient logistical infrastructure to connect the islands and lack of resources to grow food autonomously. In 2001, the costs of obesity-related conditions, such as hypertension and diabetes, represented 86% of GDP ($46.4 million) and 50% ($27.3 million), respectively. We introduced design initiatives such as Raise Chickens and Grow Fruit, reengaging the community in raising animals to make them less dependent on imported products, boost the economy, and provide technical information on how to grow fruit trees from the scale of a backyard to eventually transform an urban landscape. According to United Nations Women, sustainable agricultural practices help women to secure income and resources for their families because it is "the most important employment sector for women in low- income countries.” | environmental management; social equity | ||||||||||||||||||||||
68 | LittOcean | France | ● Promote coastal ecosystems as blue carbon systems for climate change mitigation where appropriate; ● Provide and sustain capacity building and support, more particularly to LDCs and SIDS in developing and implementing climate change mitigation and adaptation measures; ● Ensure the adequate sharing of information, data, and technologies within and between LRG clusters and networks. | Among the key elements of the UNFCCC Paris Agreement (entered into force in 2016) are conserving and enhancing sinks and reservoirs of greenhouse gases (Art.5) and establishing mechanisms to contribute to the mitigation of greenhouse gases (Art.6). These elements have strong synergistic links to targets 14.2 and 14.5 when considering the overlooked carbon sink enormous potential of coastal ecosystems and the need to protect, conserve, restore, and enhance this potential. Here as well exist many initiatives around the world, especially in tropical areas regarding seaweeds and mangroves replanting and conservation like in the Maharashtra State (India) which, with a coastline of 720 km and 30,000 ha. of mangrove, a third of which is the metropolitan city of Mumbai and its suburbs, succeeded in increasing the mangrove cover of Maharashtra by 63% (2017). | blue carbon; nature-based solutions | ||||||||||||||||||||||
69 | Young Environmentalists Programme Trust | India | Through education alone and rewards. Many NGOs who are grassroots workers like us are not supported for our ocean literacy programs. We are strong catalyst between the grassroots community and governments and need training from the ocean conference post sessions to get specific certification and training for this education of linkages. We can go far beyond. | So far in schools and colleges the Young Environmentalists programme trust and am sure numerous others have been struggling to reach implementation of this modules. Students can lead the community in local underprivileged communities near oceans besides taking up careers in the ocean sciences. | Increase widespread scholarships training for citizen scientists like us social workers. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
70 | Native Tenant Protection Council | United States of America | Transformational Leveraging of Ocean, Climate, and Biodiversity linkages involves collaboration of Concerned Citizens, Environmental Sustainal Groups, EJ Advocates, Food Security Groups, Local Governments, to Interface with the International Forum on Recognizing the Importance of Healthy Oceans. Adequate Transparency and Translation Services. "Similar Problems" discussions properly link people together on Key Issues of Hunger, Poverty, and UNCLOS. Ocean-Land related conerns for Generations to come. Researchable world-changing events, prehistoric magnetic bands across the benthic hardrock reveal equator shift. Mining machines would have chewed through historic evidence. New Species Discoveries. Dark Oxygen. Earth Core Reversal.. ☆Meaningful Consultation & Language Justice Projects. UN Recognized Rare & Endangered Languages Update Technology for Interpreters services. Sustainable Ocean Developement Goals, Reducing Pollution Burdens, Persistant Toxins, Plastics. Ocean dumping. ● Local involvement at the Community level to identify problems, and answers to questions on help, Clean-up, Contamination removal options. ● We need a United Nations International Oceanic Environmental Team with SDG#14/14.1 as a core mission. Because of multi-stakeholder involvement and Transparency including ability to reproduce results for conformity; we can increase co-operation we can increase Robust Sustainable Fisheries and Climate Justice. | Progress by the Global Recognition of key scientifically researched and documented Oceanic Risk Factors, Threshold Limits, Identifyig Industries contributing to point source Poluution. When a diverse college club found a map showing Potentai site for dumping of ISA related Toxic Tailings, Waste laden with Heavy Metals on Hawaiian Homelands; the alarmed "International Diversified Aquaculture Club" worked with the Department of Hawaiian Homelands to save 800 acres of fish Ponds and potential village & Homesteading areas for Kanaka Maoli. We set up Volunteering and Organizing Coastal Clean-up and Assisted in Ocean Related Events. Interfaced with OHA Compliance, local Community Based Organizations, governments, and Kupuna Council Moku o Keawe. Provided hands on learning for preserving Sustainable Fisheries in Hawai'i; respecting Cultural ways, learning to work together, having Meaningful Dialogue with International Students who came to Hawai'i. ● Interlinkages to Stop Ocean Mining by ISA DSM Contractors: Local Population engagement with International Stakeholders. Aupuni Kupuna, Chiefs, Native Fishermen, Native Tenants, American Coastal & other Tribal Governments, Sovereign Courts, Scientists, Cultural Practioners along with concerned Citizens & persons in County, State, Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA), Congress, U.S. Coast Guard, EPA, OSHA, & other Federal Agencies; Strong Leadership/International cooperation; Meaningful Consultation on Scientific Research creating Tribunal "Vessel Document" to stop ISA DSM; resulting in Case #17 docketed at Seabed Disputes Chamber, help from International Ocean Task Force Congress of the Pacific, Ha'I Ohana, Nakoa Warriors, Royal Order of Kamehameha & members of the Polynesian Voyaging Society. | GENERATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES | ||||||||||||||||||||||
71 | ARTPORT_making waves | Germany | We need more interdisciplinary work, bringing experts from the three research fields together with cultural and educational experts to promote ocean literacy at all sections of society. | The Ocean Literacy Program by IOC-UNESCO, now under the umbrella of the UN Ocean Decade, has been able to gather hundreds of organisations working together worldwide to implement ocean protection activities, laws and businesses. The program and its stakeholders involve policymakers, representatives from civil society, business leaders and have been pushing bottom up and top down approaches. Their achievement over the last 10 years particularly is remarkable. | interdisciplinary collaboration, ocean literacy | ||||||||||||||||||||||
72 | Cluster maritime de Polynésie française | France | Intégration des méthodes du biomimétisme dans le développement des infrastructures nautiques et maritimes et des ouvrages maritimes en Polynésie | #biomimétisme #traitdecôte | |||||||||||||||||||||||
73 | WOMENVAI | Israel | Stop deep ocean floor fishing | Let live | |||||||||||||||||||||||
74 | ICOMOS-ICUCH | Argentina | Leveraging ocean, climate, and biodiversity interlinkages Integrating natural and cultural underwater heritage offers a holistic approach that recognizes the interconnectedness of human history and the natural environment. This approach involves managing the interdependencies between submerged archaeological sites and their surrounding marine ecosystems. For instance, underwater cultural heritage sites often act as artificial reefs, supporting marine habitats and enhancing local biodiversity. Such wrecks also can be used to measure environmental change. | The importance of taking an holistic nature/culture approach to the management of the marine environment | Nature / Culture | ||||||||||||||||||||||
75 | OECD | France | Mapping biodiversity in the ocean and connecting further atmospheric and ocean processes by the scientific community will be determinant to provide a full picture on the current climate crisis | The OECD support major ongoing intergovernmental processes with economic analysis to limit biodiversity losses and climate change impacts. See OECD work on biodiversity: https://www.oecd.org/en/topics/biodiversity.html and on climate change: https://www.oecd.org/en/topics/climate-change.html. The linkages with ocean are also explored as part of these programmes, and with the current OECD Ocean Economy Monitor: https://www.oecd.org/en/about/programmes/ocean-economy-monitor.html. | IPOS | ||||||||||||||||||||||
76 | مؤسسة إنسان التنموية HDF | Yemen | تعزيز دور المحميات الطبيعية والبحرية كنموذج أمن | عمل ورش تثقيفية بأهمية التغيرات المناخية وأثرها | مبادرات البيئة والمناخ | ||||||||||||||||||||||
77 | Southwest somali association of social work | Somalia | Establish a Global Ocean-Climate-Biodiversity Nexus Framework, led by international organizations in partnership with national governments, research institutions, and conservation groups. This framework should integrate policies and strategies that simultaneously address ocean health, climate change, and biodiversity preservation. By promoting cross-sectoral collaboration and funding innovative research, the framework will enhance the understanding of these interlinkages and support comprehensive, multi-dimensional approaches to environmental challenges, accelerating progress in sustainable management and conservation efforts. | The Ocean-Climate-Biodiversity Integration Initiative (OCBII) exemplifies effective integration of ocean, climate, and biodiversity efforts. Led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and supported by national governments, research institutions, and environmental NGOs, OCBII focuses on synergistic policies that address multiple environmental challenges. The initiative has successfully implemented pilot projects that restore marine habitats while simultaneously reducing carbon emissions and enhancing biodiversity. Notable achievements include healthier marine ecosystems, increased carbon sequestration in coastal areas, and improved biodiversity outcomes. By fostering shared research, joint policy development, and coordinated conservation efforts, OCBII demonstrates a comprehensive approach to advancing SDG 14 and leveraging the interlinkages between ocean health, climate stability, and biodiversity. | Synergy - Integration | ||||||||||||||||||||||
78 | UNITED NATIONS HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISION | Sri Lanka | require physical investigations | require special team for Inspection | work by honest | ||||||||||||||||||||||
79 | Association de Lutte Contre les Violences Sexuelles et Appui à la Promotion du Développement Durable "ALUCOVIS-APDD" | Burundi | As we are recommended to establish a system of creativity of actions, innovation, leadership and entrepreneurship of change. It is now important to have a communicative and peaceful consultation framework | As we are recommended to establish a system of creativity of actions, innovation, leadership and entrepreneurship of change. It is now important to have a communicative and peaceful consultation framework | As we are recommended to establish a system of creativity of actions, innovation, leadership and entrepreneurship of change. It is now important to have a communicative and peaceful consultation framework | ||||||||||||||||||||||
80 | MigraMar | Costa Rica | Using climate and species distribution models to better understand how species behave in the ocean and how they may be affected by changing climate | MigraMar and partners have developed species distribution models to better understand how climate change will affect migratory species and if current MPAs will be effective going forward | Science modelling | ||||||||||||||||||||||
81 | ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability | South Africa | A transformative action to leverage ocean, climate, and biodiversity interlinkages would be the development and implementation of Urban Coastal Ecosystem-Based Management Plans by city governments. These plans should be designed to integrate urban development with coastal and marine ecosystem conservation, recognizing cities as central actors in achieving sustainable ocean, climate, and biodiversity outcomes. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
82 | European Marine Board Secretariat | Belgium | The transformative action that is required to leverage ocean, climate and biodiversity interlinkages is the integrated, interdisciplinary collaboration of environmental scientists, social scientists, engineers, local/indigenous knowledge holders and local communities to ensure the success of Nature-based Solutions, such as Blue Carbon solutions. All Blue Carbon habitats provide ecosystem services, which can be valued (to improve environmental economics) and management decisions will need to be made on trade-offs. However, social governance approaches will be required to achieve the many co-benefits of Blue Carbon ecosystems, such as protecting coastlines against flooding through coastal vegetated Blue Carbon ecosystems and increasing biodiversity (and the services it provides) in coastal areas. An integrated, interdisciplinary approach will be essential for understanding the environmental, economic and social value of the services within each Blue Carbon ecosystem and for initiating the implementation of sustainable use and protection of these highly valued ecosystems. | As highlighted in the European Marine Board’s Position Paper on “Coastal Resilience” case study (https://www.marineboard.eu/publications/building-coastal-resilience-europe) on the Maharees Peninsula in Ireland is a good example of community-led, science-informed coastal management that integrates Nature-based Solutions (NbS) to enhance local resilience. Faced with multiple pressures such as sea-level rise, heatwaves, and overcrowding from tourism, the Maharees community, through the Maharees Conservation Association (MCA), has worked closely with stakeholders, including local and national government agencies, to address these challenges. This collaborative approach utilized the IPCC's Climate-Resilient Pathways framework to identify key vulnerabilities and opportunities, leading to actions such as dune fencing and marram grass planting. These community-driven efforts not only helped to mitigate immediate environmental threats but also laid the groundwork for future sustainable coastal management. The project’s outcomes highlight the importance of empowering local communities to take the lead in managing their coastal environments. The MCA's work has influenced new government bodies in Ireland that are now incorporating lessons from these community-led initiatives into broader coastal governance strategies. | Multi-level collaboration | ||||||||||||||||||||||
83 | Sea Shepherd France | France | L’océan est le premier régulateur du climat, il est par conséquent urgent de développer au maximum la création de sanctuaire (cf zone de protection intégrale cf b). L’enjeu reste le contrôle de ces zones. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
84 | Mt Zion Church Ministries/Private Sector. | United States of America | Inheritance MONEY to Ms Maggie Ann Crocheron! (8.27.2024) | ICZM>Integrated Coastal Zone Management! (8.27.2024) | Blue Economy | ||||||||||||||||||||||
85 | Centro de Estudio y Conservación del Patrimonio Natural CECPAN | Chile | Financiamiento e incentivo a la cooperación, colaboración e investigación científica que permita a países implementar acciones por ejemplo de mitigación, pago por servicios ecosistémicos, entre otros. | Financiamiento investigación | |||||||||||||||||||||||
86 | GARP Hosting | Romania | Transformative Action: Establish a Global Ocean-Climate-Biodiversity (OCB) Nexus Alliance Spearheaded: A high-level intergovernmental panel co-chaired by UNEP, IOC-UNESCO, and the CBD Secretariat. Purpose: • Mainstream OCB nexus into policies • Facilitate knowledge exchange & collaboration • Mobilize resources for OCB-sensitive actions Activities: • Develop an OCB Nexus Framework • Establish an OCB Nexus Fund • Promote nature-based solutions • Strengthen science-policy interface Impact: • Enhanced understanding of OCB interlinkages • Increased investment in integrated approaches • Accelerated progress towards SDG 14, Paris Agreement, & biodiversity goals Evidence: • ORRAA: Pioneering finance for nature-based solutions • Because the Ocean Initiative: Advocating for ocean-based climate action Highlighting this at the UN Ocean Conference emphasizes leveraging OCB interlinkages for a sustainable planet. | Initiative: International Blue Carbon Initiative Results: • Increased awareness of blue carbon's role in climate action • Fostered blue carbon conservation & restoration projects • Supported integration of blue carbon into climate policies Leadership: • Coordinated by Conservation International, IUCN, & IOC-UNESCO • Active engagement from governments & research institutions Stakeholders: • Governments, scientists, NGOs, private sector Collaboration: • Knowledge sharing & capacity building • Technical guidance & support • Policy advocacy & partnerships The International Blue Carbon Initiative demonstrates how leveraging ocean-climate-biodiversity linkages can drive progress toward SDG 14, showcasing the power of integrated approaches. | Ocean-Climate Nexus | ||||||||||||||||||||||
87 | Rosana Empowerment Foundation (REF) | Nigeria | To leverage the interlinkages between oceans, climate, and biodiversity, establishing a Global Ocean-Climate-Biodiversity Resilience Network (GOCBRN) is essential. This network should be coordinated by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES), and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), in partnership with coastal nations and regional organizations. The network would integrate ocean protection with climate action and biodiversity conservation by promoting nature-based solutions such as blue carbon ecosystems (e.g., mangroves, seagrasses) that enhance biodiversity and act as carbon sinks. This initiative should be promoted at the 2025 UN Ocean Conference to ensure cohesive global efforts in addressing the interconnected crises of climate change, ocean degradation, and biodiversity loss. | Name of Initiative: The Blue Nature Alliance Evidence of Results: The Blue Nature Alliance has worked to protect and conserve large-scale marine areas, enhancing ocean resilience to climate change and promoting biodiversity. The initiative has successfully secured commitments to protect over 4.8 million square kilometers of ocean ecosystems. Leadership Provided: The initiative is led by Conservation International, the Global Environment Facility, and other international partners. Stakeholders Involved: Governments, NGOs, Indigenous communities, and the private sector. Ways of Collaboration: The alliance fosters partnerships between local communities, conservation organizations, and international bodies to implement comprehensive marine conservation strategies that benefit both biodiversity and climate resilience. | Keywords: Blue Carbon, Nature-based Solutions | ||||||||||||||||||||||
88 | Flora Rural | United States of America | TRANSFORMATIVE ACTION: Cities must promote awareness of the impact of urban activities on oceans. BY WHOM: Design practitioners (architects, urban designers, and landscape architects) must reevaluate their business models to transition from a state-of-the-art strategy that promotes the individual figure of the designer-hero to a collective and sustainable conception of urban development. Professionals with design expertise are poised to reimagine sustainable urban scenarios, countering the deficit in "climate adaptation" projects that further social and environmental resilience to complement dominating "mitigation" initiatives whose technical goal is to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Climate change impacts every aspect of urban life. But cities exacerbate climate problems by being the main emitters of GHG. It is estimated that “urban areas are responsible for 70 percent of global CO2 emissions, with transport and buildings being among the largest contributors.” (IPCC, 2022) Thus, architectural and urban design play a key role in climate action. On the other hand, oceans are our allies but collateral victims regarding the latter. The ocean “generates 50 percent of the oxygen we need, absorbs 25 percent of all carbon dioxide emissions and captures 90 percent of the excess heat generated by these emissions.” (United Nations) Paradoxically, our urban future must focus on oceans. | PROJECT: A Sustainable Future for Exuma: Environmental Management, Design, and Planning. It was a collaboration between the Government of The Bahamas, the Bahamas National Trust, and Harvard University Graduate School of Design. We learned that over 70% of the Bahamian population were overweight. The geography of the archipelago and a weak economy prevented the community from embracing healthy practices. Food security was unachievable due to deficient logistical infrastructure to connect the islands and lack of resources to grow food autonomously. In 2001, the costs of obesity-related conditions, such as hypertension and diabetes, represented 86% of GDP ($46.4 million) and 50% ($27.3 million), respectively. We introduced design initiatives such as Raise Chickens and Grow Fruit, reengaging the community in raising animals to make them less dependent on imported products, boost the economy, and provide technical information on how to grow fruit trees from the scale of a backyard to eventually transform an urban landscape. According to United Nations Women, sustainable agricultural practices help women to secure income and resources for their families because it is "the most important employment sector for women in low- income countries.” | environmental management; social equity | ||||||||||||||||||||||
89 | Guadeloupe Port Caraïbes (Guadeloupe Port Authority) | France | The CariPorts II label represents a crucial initiative to transform coastal ports into models of sustainability and resilience. The label certifies ports based on their capacity to adopt regenerative blue economy and sustainable maritime resilience practices. It encourages the integration of nature-based solutions (NBS) for the management and restoration of coastal ecosystems, such as the protection of mangroves and coral reefs, while supporting the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and the sustainable management of waste and other commitments in favors of the oceans, the climate and Biodiversity. Environmental protection and regeneration: the label also encourages responsible environmental practices, such as the restoration of coastal and marine ecosystems. The preservation of coral reefs, mangroves and seagrass beds is becoming a priority, contributing to the resilience of coastal areas, which are essential supports for the Biodiversity and Caribbean local populations. Leverage effects and lasting positive impacts: by starting with the certification of a limited number of ports, the CariPorts label is creating a multiplier effect. This approach facilitates the dissemination of certification methods and tools, strengthening interactions between port stakeholders and maximizing the long-term benefits of adapting to climate change in their management on a regional scale, thereby promoting a sustainable and resilient development model. It also contributes to the preservation of the natural heritage, guaranteeing solutions with positive and lasting impacts. At the United Nations Conference on the Oceans in 2025, it is essential to promote the CariPorts label as an adaptable, extensible and reproducible certification model. By highlighting the successes of ports that have already been or are in the process of being certified, particularly in terms of climate resilience, economic dynamism and environmental protection, this initiative will be able to attract international funding and support, thereby encouraging its adoption on a wider scale. | To support the acceleration of the implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 14 (SDG 14), the CariPorts initiative is a flagship example of promoting a regenerative blue economy and sustainable maritime resilience. The label requires participating ports to adopt practices and actions aimed at optimising their performance around 8 key indicators, including reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by, for example, electrifying docking stations; managing waste more efficiently by setting up sorting centres within ports; controlling underwater noise by monitoring; and preserving the natural capital of their districts, through Nature-Based Solutions (NBS). The restoration of mangroves and coral reefs, as well as the preservation of seagrass beds, have already been successfully implemented in replicable projects piloted by Guadeloupe Port Caraïbes, such as MangCo (2020-2022: regeneration of environments by reducing land-based pollution); Life Adapt'Island (2019-2024: restoration of coastal forests, rehabilitation of coral reefs and preservation of seagrass beds) or in the vast Cáyoli programme with, for example, the introduction of eco-moorings. In phase I of CariPorts, other Caribbean ports have already demonstrated their dynamism, particularly in terms of energy transition (electric gantries, control of energy consumption, etc.). The promotion of Renewable Energies in CariPorts aims to integrate renewable technologies such as solar panels and wind turbines into Caribbean ports, thereby reducing their dependence on fossil fuels. These efforts not only help to reduce the carbon footprint of ports but should also accelerate the sharing of regional best practice. These are encouraged by the CariPorts II Thematic Platforms (automated environmental assessment tools, related training programmes, a website publishing the results of labelling, linked to the port territory integrating the label. By aligning itself with the dynamics of existing European programmes such as EcoPorts, the initiative facilitates the dissemination of best practices across Caribbean ports. This catalyst for the large-scale deployment of sustainable solutions makes a significant contribution to sustainable maritime resilience and the regenerative blue economy. These initiatives illustrate how encouraging results from active achievements already made by ports, innovative approaches and platforms, and strategic collaborations on a regional scale, can strengthen both the sustainability of marine ecosystems and the accelerated implementation of SDG 14. | 1 - Regenerative Blue Economy / 2 - Ocean Resilience | ||||||||||||||||||||||
90 | OceanCare | Switzerland | Governments have repeatedly pledged to protect the planet from degradation by promoting sustainable consumption and production patterns, managing natural resources responsibly, and taking urgent action on climate change to meet the needs of both present and future generations. While many of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are indirectly relevant to ocean conservation, SDG 14: ‘Life Below Water’ is central, as it directly addresses the oceans. Currently, the international community is spectacularly failing to meet the goals set under the various SDGs related to the oceans, as well as the specific targets within them. The window of opportunity for transformative action to reverse this alarming trend is likely to close within the next 5 to 10 years. At the core of this collective institutional failure is the stark evidence that countries are largely falling short in complying with existing decisions and rules that have already been agreed upon at national, regional, and international levels. This includes a fundamental lack of implementation and enforcement of conservation and management measures. The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF), also known as the Kunming Protocol, adopted in December 2022, calls for the effective restoration of degraded terrestrial, inland water, and coastal and marine ecosystems to enhance biodiversity, ecosystem functions, and services, as well as ecological integrity and connectivity. At least 30 percent of coastal and marine areas, particularly those of high importance for biodiversity and ecosystem functions and services, must be effectively conserved and managed by the end of the current decade. This necessitates, among other things, the establishment of ecologically representative, well-connected, and equitably managed systems of protected areas and other effective area-based conservation measures. The United Nations Agreement on Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ Agreement), formally adopted by consensus in 2023, will be critical in achieving the required transformative action. The BBNJ Agreement provides the necessary institutional structure and mechanism to establish area-based management tools (ABMTs), including Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), that can be adopted by a vote in sea areas beyond national jurisdiction. The Agreement also includes other essential tools, such as environmental impact assessments, which can play a vital role in managing planned human activities that may harm marine biodiversity. We urge the transformative action of committing to existing international commitments to protect the planet from degradation, specifically: 1. Proceeding with the implementation of the BBNJ Agreement as swiftly as possible, including conducting environmental impact assessments before approving planned human activities that may affect marine biodiversity in the high seas; and 2. Urgently and diligently working towards meeting the agreed targets set out in the GBF, including conserving and effectively restoring at least 30 percent of coastal and marine waters by 2030, and establishing an effective management framework with monitoring, compliance, and enforcement measures, consistent with the relevant provisions in the GBF. | ‘GBF’ ‘BBNJ’ | |||||||||||||||||||||||
91 | Indigenous Training Program | Cameroon | Limited humanitarian access | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
92 | Fondation Tara Ocean | France | Foster progress on understanting functional biodiversity, not only phylogenetic biodiversity, that will allow the links with climate services. | Bring the Climate community to work on the frame of the UNCBD, and the biodiversity community to work inside UNFCCC, to promete concrete relations, such as the work done by the ocean and Climate Platform | Precaution with Blue Carbon | ||||||||||||||||||||||
93 | Plymouth Marine Laboratory | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | Currently the science-policy pathways are too fragmented and siloed with biodiversity science feeding into CBD through mechanisms such as The Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) and climate science feeding into The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) via mechanisms such as IPCC. This fragmentation may even increase once the BBNJ science and technical bodies are put in place. This siloed approach also has resource implications as only countries/organisations with the capacity to engage with multiple bodies and processes can ensure their science across the climate/biodiversity nexus is utilised. A key action therefore would be to review the separate science-policy pathways and either combine some of these or at least create interlinkages so information and data can be provided on the principal of ‘collect once, use many times’. | Currently action towards this goal has been carried out by bringing together representatives from the various communities together at specific events at COP meetings (CBD and UNFCCC) and meetings of the subsidiary bodies for scientific and technical advice. At a higher level the Joint Liaison Group of the Rio Conventions bring together the Frameworks of the CBD, UNCCD and UNFCCC is progressing this action and it is good to see this issue higher on the agenda. It is important though to get scientists ‘on the ground’ involved in this discussion. Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) for example works on ocean climate and biodiversity issues and monitors the environment in relation to both and has extensive experience in informing policy in these areas. PML has contributed to and led on a number of the aforementioned meetings bringing together scientists, industry and policymakers together from across conventions. This also includes coast and land-based expertise as represented for example in the Water Convention. This is an ongoing dialogue with future events planned. | Coordination; holistic | ||||||||||||||||||||||
94 | Ocean Born Foundation | Spain | One transformative action would be to encourage systems change in the financial, political, and social systems which are currently structured in a way which artificially segregate complex global challenges into simpler components addressed individually and therefore create a system that does not allow for holisitic, solution driven mechanisms that are greater than the sum of their parts. Achieving this will require collaboration between national governments and corporations as envisaged by SDG17. Presently, companies advance ESG targets to enhance their reporting, non-profits select certain SDGs pertinent to their missions, multilateral development banks invest in funds to finance solutions for climate *or* ocean *or* biodiversity without considering the synergies or lack thereof between them. Our global systems have prioritised the boxes we can tick and the reports we can produce while regarding the actual impact on planetary health as secondary. This trend is highlighted by a recent report that found that spending on sustainability reporting *exceeds* spending on sustainability innovation by 43% (IBM 2024). More agility needs to be brought into the system to avoid the global system running counter to the way in which natural systems interact. In order to safeguard biodiversity in the Great Barrier Reef, for example, actions must be taken to protect the physical habitat and the biodiversity within. Yet, undoubtedly the most effective protection would come from the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions on land, which would address the underlying causes of the corals dying, namely increased ocean temperatures and acidification. Understanding this nexus between climate and ocean health in the investment space is critical to funding going where it is most needed. The intersection of ocean, climate, and biodiversity cannot be ascribed to a singular point but is best defined as an all-encompassing field of planetary health. In order to accelerate progress towards innovation and solutions that address meaningfully the intersection of ocean, climate and biodiversity, UNOC-3 must bring together parties from the financial and public sectors to develop a framework for planet-responsive investment. One that puts planet health above artificially created structures and criteria. Such a framework must not only recognise the profound interconnectivity of the ocean, climate, and biodiversity, but also the need for diverse financial tools to address diverse and complex global challenges. Some of the biggest global challenges related to greenhouse gas emissions, pollution, and resource extraction require an influx of innovation driven by high-impact, high-return market investments from the private sector. Existing funds as well as institutional investors, LPs and GPs need a more cohesive, more agile and less prescriptive criteria in their investment strategies that allows money to flow quicker and easier to areas that require urgent solution and scaling up of proven technologies. Such private capital must be simultaneously complemented by philanthropic and concessional capital which can bolster efforts to protect and restore the ocean and its vast and largely undiscovered biodiversity. In order to accelerate progress towards planetary health, the private and public sectors must take advantage of the opportunity presented by the 2025 UN Ocean Conference to develop a framework for investment that adequately responds to the needs of *all* those components which comprise planetary health, simultaneously. | Given the need to address planetary health as a composite challenge of ocean, climate, and biodiversity, the Ocean Born Foundation has responded by creating an investment arm, Ocean Born Impact (OBI). OBI brings together a team of senior professionals with a proven solid investment track record, broad scientific and impact knowledge, extensive business experience, transformative technology know-how, advocacy and a passion for accelerating great ideas and positively impacting planetary health. The team focuses on four investment themes: energy transition, clean transport & logistics, sustainable production & consumption and enabling technologies. These themes were carefully selected to ensure that they adequately address the nexus of ocean, climate, and biodiversity in contributing to planetary health while also guaranteeing that investments falling under each theme will be able to generate competitive market returns. Such an investment framework unlocks private capital to address core impact goals, namely: greenhouse gases, biodiversity & habitats, fresh water, and waste & pollution. Yet, the impact drive, high-return investment strategy of OBI is not the only way that Ocean Born is able to accelerate progress towards SDG 14. In developing a financial strategy that will best tackle the biggest challenges in funding SDG 14, the team identified the different areas that, in the current market, are best targeted by private finance AND philanthropic and concessional capital. Ocean Born Impact is 100% owned by the Ocean Born Foundation and assures that all investments genuinely contribute positively to ocean health. The Foundation also receives 40% of carried interest from the fund to disburse in the form of grants and investments. The foundation refines its impact through a scientific lens, guided by the work of Duarte et. al. 2020, distributing grants according to the “ocean recovery wedges”. With the guidance of our Science and Impact Advisory Board, the Ocean Born team we allocate from the most appropriate funding stream, grants or investment, depending on where the greatest impact can be achieved. By applying this method it ensures the funding goes to where it is most needed in the most efficient way at any given time. Such a blended financial approach to planetary and ocean health will be the key that unlocks the funding needed to close the finance gap that is stalling progress towards SDG 14. While the case study of the Ocean Born Foundation and Ocean Born Impact is already demonstrating a new, more sustainable way of leveraging ocean, climate, and biodiversity interlinkages through new investment strategies, widespread adoption of framework for ocean and planetary finance is urgently needed. Furthermore, such a framework must address a key dilemma presented by the financial status quo—funds and investments must move past metrics of “sustainability” and look towards metrics that are “planet positive.” There is much movement into the sustainable blue economy which is, of course, a welcome advancement; yet, this alone is insufficient for achieving true planetary health. Financial mechanisms seeking to for example make aquaculture and coastal tourism *less* environmentally damaging will take us only so far, while investment in solutions to decarbonise the economy, re-imagine ocean extraction, and stem the flow of pollution will deliver lasting, positive planetary outcomes. The opportunity presented by the 2025 UN Ocean Conference is vast, but the ambitious goals and targets set out by member states and civil society to accelerate action on ocean, climate, and biodiversity will only be possible if they are funded adequately. The public and private sectors must come together to develop a framework and plan of action for unlocking planet-positive funding for SDG 14, and the blended financial approach of Ocean Born Foundation and Ocean Born Impact can serve as a model for how this can be achieved. | Systems change; New funding models; Blended finance | ||||||||||||||||||||||
95 | SMILO (Small Islands Organisation) | France | SMILO (Small Islands Organisation) is an international NGO that aims to support small islands of less than 150 km² in their sustainable development and management of their resources. To this respect, the organisation created a « Sustainable Island » label, which is at the centre of its strategy and rewards positive local dynamics and sustainable practices. This approach, conducted on islands which are part of its network, is based on a participatory governance aimed at identifying the strengths and weaknesses of the territories with the local communities, then providing support in terms of planning and financing concrete projects on the ground to address them. Before being considered a champion, SMILO rewards the progress made in the approach with the award of the "In-Progress" label and individually in each theme through the distribution of "Sectoral Awards" (water & sanitation, waste, energy, biodiversity, landscapes and heritage). Obtaining the label aims to recognise the efforts of islands committed to sustainable development, with the aim of reducing the impacts of human activities on the environment and preserving biodiversity in these territories. Pangatalan Island (Philippines), was the first island to obtain the « Sustainable Island » label in 2018, with a sustainable development project focused on eco-tourism and the restoration of ecosystems. With this approach, SMILO addresses the needs of exchanges and support of island communities to initiate, encourage and promote approaches to preserving their environment, with a bigger objective of strengthening regional and international cooperation and solidarity between the islands. Plus, a key component of this approach is the involvement of multiple stakeholders, including local communities, NGOs, government bodies and the private sector which will further ensure the long-term impact and scalability. The final idea is that islands can be seen as small-scale laboratories that help shaping global efficient solutions in terms of sustainable development, mitigation and adaptation. In the end, this label appears as a necessary transformative action that needs to be promoted to achieve this theme, in the way that it shows the interdependence between ocean, climate and biodiversity concerns through cross-cutting actions implemented across multiple sectors. As a matter of fact, island territories, which intrinsically reunite terrestrial and marine ecosystems, are perfect examples of the “ecosystem” approach needed to address the complexity and multi-dimensions of the environmental and climate crisis. | SMILO, with the collaboration of the Conservatoire du Littoral, the Global Island Partnership, the French development Agency and the French Facility for Global Environment as close partners, initiated a global dialogue space between island networks and organisations around the globe that help protect the environment or cultural heritage of islands. One of the initiatives carried by this network has been the promotion of a meaningful and sustainable approach highlighting the key role that play small islands in the creation and management of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) on the international scene, in the global effort towards SDGs, ocean preservation and coastal resilience. This approach holds two related objectives. On a governance aspect, it aims to affirm the territorial excellence of small islands for the creation of effectively managed and controlled MPAs, advocating thus for more partnerships and dialogue between island governments, international organisations, NGOs, private companies and local communities to support local efforts towards marine conservation and sustainable development in small islands. On a sustainability aspect, the goal is to emphasize the crucial role of island communities in the achievement of the SDGs and the commitment of their territories to protect 30% of the oceans by 2030 and to contribute to achieving the objective of 10% of strong protection. Indeed, there is an urgency today regarding MPAs and the effective preservation of marine ecosystems, in small islands. As a matter of fact, 7 of the world’s 10 coral reef hotspots and 10 of the 34 richest areas of biodiversity in the world, as well as 64% of recorded extinctions are on islands. Therefore, to achieve SDG 14 (Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development) and this theme in particular, it is necessary to support the creation and local management of MPAs in islands. MPAs intrinsically address ocean, climate and biodiversity concerns at the same time. Besides constituting a protection for marine ecosystems and species by privileging sustainable uses and practices, they play a key role in climate adaptation, coral reefs representing for example a nature-based solution to sea-level rise, as well as climate mitigation, the ocean being an important carbon sink. | Ecosystem, Interdependence | ||||||||||||||||||||||
96 | Organization of the Fight against Narcotics, Prohibited Drinks, Smoking and Alcoholism (OLCOS) | Burundi | I am preparing | I am preparing | I am preparing | ||||||||||||||||||||||
97 | Fondazione Proclade Internazionale - Onlus | India | Bann deep sea drilling for fossil fuel which causes pollution, acidification of the ocean affecting the biodiversity. | There is no specific UN instrument to regulate the deep sea fossil fuel exploration, here it is on the increase. | Interlinkages | ||||||||||||||||||||||
98 | Association Tizzigzoute pour l'environnement et développememt | Morocco | **Action**: **Develop Integrated Ocean-Climate-Biodiversity Action Plans** - **What Needs to Happen**: Create national and regional action plans that integrate ocean health, climate adaptation, and biodiversity conservation, promoting nature-based solutions like mangrove restoration, marine protected areas (MPAs), and blue carbon initiatives. - **By Whom**: National governments, regional organizations, UN bodies (e.g., UNEP, UNFCCC), NGOs, and indigenous communities. - **Why It’s Transformative**: Aligning ocean, climate, and biodiversity goals enhances ecosystem resilience, mitigates climate change impacts, protects marine biodiversity, and supports sustainable livelihoods. Highlighting this at the 2025 UN Ocean Conference can drive holistic policymaking and collaborative global action. | Here are a few notable initiatives that leverage ocean, climate, and biodiversity interlinkages to support SDG 14: 1. **The Ocean-Climate Platform**: - **Approach**: Integrates ocean and climate actions by promoting policies that address both climate change and marine conservation. - **Results**: Contributed to the inclusion of ocean-based solutions in global climate agreements, enhancing both ocean health and climate resilience. - **Leadership**: Led by the French Research Institute for Exploitation of the Sea (IFREMER) and various NGOs. - **Stakeholders**: Governments, research institutions, environmental NGOs. - **Collaboration**: Joint research, policy advocacy, and public awareness campaigns. 2. **The Blue Carbon Initiative**: - **Approach**: Focuses on conserving and restoring coastal and marine ecosystems to capture and store carbon, mitigating climate change while protecting biodiversity. - **Results**: Demonstrated effective carbon sequestration and biodiversity benefits through restored mangroves, seagrasses, and salt marshes. - **Leadership**: Managed by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and the UN Environment Programme (UNEP). - **Stakeholders**: Governments, conservation organizations, local communities. - **Collaboration**: Integrated conservation projects, scientific research, and policy development. These examples illustrate effective new approaches and partnerships in addressing the interconnected challenges of ocean health, climate change, and biodiversity. | Ocean | ||||||||||||||||||||||
99 | Centre for Blue Economy Research and Development Nigeria Ltd/Gte | Nigeria | Awareness campaigns by endorsed projects whose objectives entails the Ocean and climate nexus. The African Youths Sustainable Ocean Campaign AYSOC is an endorsed Ocean Decade project that has been raising such awareness in Africa. | Ecosystem services | |||||||||||||||||||||||
100 | Autonomous University of Barcelona | Spain | Reduction of CO2 emissions | Renewable energy for the ssf fleet in Llança | Commitment | ||||||||||||||||||||||