Helping small island developing states to build forward bluer

Equipping the next generation of ocean leaders

Enabling business leaders in the ocean economy to accelerate ocean stewardship for the climate change, biodiversity loss and equity agendas

Promoting ‘whole fish’ thinking and solutions which ensure greater nutrition for healthier communities, strong economies and healthy environments

Engaging motivated ocean action leaders in China from the non-governmental organizations, the business sector and academia.

Seeking blue carbon projects and finance, training, and education tools in blue carbon that support people, nature, and climate

Catalysing science-based actions towards healthy and sustainable blue food value chains

Conserving and restoring mangrove forests

Accelerating maritime shipping's decarbonization with the development and deployment of commercially viable deep sea zero emission vessels by 2030.

Calling for innovations in the production and processing of aquatic foods that maximise nutritional and economic benefits to local communities

We need new models for ocean and ecosystem restoration, protection, and financing. The innovators in this challenge cohort are doing just that.

Learn about other Friends of Ocean Action projects pursued in Phase I here.