Coastal communities working together on environmental projects

Our Impact

Creating lasting change through strategic focus areas and community led initiatives

Strategic Focus Areas

Our organization pursues seven key result areas to drive sustainable regenerative blue economy transformation

Sustainable Marine & Lacustrine Livelihoods

Empower marine and lacustrine communities through sustainable economic opportunities in the blue economy.

  • Promote eco-friendly fishing and sustainable aquaculture
  • Develop community-based marine and freshwater ecotourism
  • Improve market access for small-scale fishers
  • Build entrepreneurship among women and youth

Relevant Ocean Decade Challenges

  • Challenge 4: Develop a sustainable, resilient and equitable ocean economy.
  • Challenge 3: Sustainably feed the global population.
  • Challenge 10: Restore society's relationship with the ocean.

Relevant SDGs

  • SDG 1: No Poverty
  • SDG 2: Zero Hunger
  • SDG 5: Gender Equality
  • SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
  • SDG 14: Life Below Water
Fishermen using sustainable fishing practices
Mangrove restoration and coral reef protection

Climate Resilience & Environmental Stewardship

Foster a deep, community-rooted commitment to environmental responsibility and resilience to climate impacts.

  • Restore mangroves and freshwater ecosystems
  • Protect coral reefs and biodiversity
  • Promote climate adaptation and environmental education
  • Integrate Indigenous and local ecological knowledge

Relevant Ocean Decade Challenges

  • Challenge 1: Understand and beat marine pollution.
  • Challenge 2: Protect and restore ecosystems and biodiversity.
  • Challenge 5: Unlock ocean-based climate solutions.
  • Challenge 9: Skills, knowledge, technology and participation for all.

Relevant SDGs

  • SDG 13: Climate Action
  • SDG 14: Life Below Water
  • SDG 15: Life on Land
  • SDG 4: Quality Education

Community Governance & Inclusive Participation

Strengthen local leadership, governance, and inclusive decision making for blue economy initiatives.

  • Strengthen community institutions and governance
  • Promote participatory policy development
  • Advance gender equality and Indigenous inclusion
  • Strengthen community-led resource management

Relevant Ocean Decade Challenges

  • Challenge 9: Skills, knowledge, technology and participation for all.
  • Challenge 10: Restore society's relationship with the ocean.

Relevant SDGs

  • SDG 5: Gender Equality
  • SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
  • SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
  • SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
Community governance meetings and participatory planning
Technology and data-driven monitoring systems

Knowledge, Innovation & Impact Measurement

Leverage data, innovation, and monitoring systems to drive effective interventions and adaptive learning.

  • Community-based monitoring and evaluation
  • Research partnerships
  • GIS, remote sensing and citizen science
  • Evidence-based policy and adaptive management

Relevant Ocean Decade Challenges

  • Challenge 7: Expand the Global Ocean Observing System.
  • Challenge 8: Create a digital representation of the ocean.
  • Challenge 9: Skills, knowledge and technology for all.

Relevant SDGs

  • SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
  • SDG 13: Climate Action
  • SDG 14: Life Below Water
  • SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals

AI for Environmental Action & Digital Sustainability

High-tech solutions for local problems. We put AI and early warning systems into the hands of the communities who need them most.

  • AI-powered marine sensors (AIoT)
  • Early warning systems for fisheries
  • Climate prediction models
  • Digital decision-support tools for communities

Relevant Ocean Decade Challenges

  • Challenge 6: Increase community resilience to ocean hazards.
  • Challenge 7: Expand the Global Ocean Observing System.
  • Challenge 8: Create a digital representation of the ocean.
  • Challenge 9: Skills and technology for all.

Relevant SDGs

  • SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
  • SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • SDG 13: Climate Action
  • SDG 14: Life Below Water
AI technology and early warning systems for fishermen
Children and youth engaged in blue art and climate education

Youth & Children Engagement

Inspire the next generation of environmental stewards through creative and technological initiatives.

  • Environmental clubs in schools
  • Turtle conservation programmes
  • GIS and sensor technology bootcamps
  • Youth innovation and leadership programmes

Relevant Ocean Decade Challenges

  • Challenge 9: Skills, knowledge, technology and participation for all.
  • Challenge 10: Restore society's relationship with the ocean.

Relevant SDGs

  • SDG 4: Quality Education
  • SDG 5: Gender Equality
  • SDG 13: Climate Action
  • SDG 14: Life Below Water
  • SDG 17: Partnerships

Ecological Kit (Climate Well-being & Storytelling)

Blue Art Weeks and storytelling initiatives help coastal and lacustrine communities process ecological grief, strengthen well-being, and build hope for a better tomorrow.

  • Blue Art Weeks addressing ecological grief
  • Mental health and psychosocial support
  • Climate storytelling and communication
  • Community healing through arts and culture

Relevant Ocean Decade Challenges

  • Challenge 10: Restore society's relationship with the ocean.
  • Challenge 9: Skills, knowledge, technology and participation for all.
  • Challenge 5: Unlock ocean-based climate solutions through societal transformation.

Relevant SDGs

  • SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 4: Quality Education
  • SDG 13: Climate Action
  • SDG 14: Life Below Water
  • SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Community healing circles and climate resilience workshops

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