Ocean Panel

The #OceanPanel is a unique initiative by 19 serving world leaders who are building momentum for a #SustainableOceanEconomy.

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[Ocean Panel @oceanpanel]

Less than 1% of global funding goes to ocean sustainability, yet every $1 invested in ocean solutions could yield at least $5 in global benefits by 2050. 🌎

Read more about #OceanFinance in our working paper 👇 https://t.co/e68UDxtuf7 https://t.co/e68UDxtuf7

[Ocean Panel @oceanpanel]

🍁 Canada confirmed to host the 12th @OurOceanOOC.

Announced on #WorldOceanDay, Ocean Panel member Canada will host 2027's #OurOceanConference in the city of Halifax.
https://t.co/QSnCyLl59V

[World Resources Institute @WorldResources]

🌊One of the most promising areas for climate action has been largely overlooked and underinvested: the ocean.

Research commissioned by the @oceanpanel found that ocean-based climate solutions can deliver over a third of the annual emissions cuts needed in 2050 to limit temperature rise to 1.5 degrees C (2.7 degrees F), a globally agreed target to avert the worst outcomes from climate change.

Learn more about the seven key opportunities for ocean-based climate action👉 https://t.co/rfis74Rss3 #WorldOceanDay

✅Follow @WRIOcean for more ocean-related content

[Ocean Panel @oceanpanel]

Governments worldwide have committed to protect 30% of the ocean by 2030, yet only 10% is effectively conserved today. 🌎

Strong Marine Protected Areas are essential to closing that gap and building a #SustainableOceanEconomy for people and the planet. 🌊

#WorldOceanDay

[Ocean Panel @oceanpanel]

100% sustainable ocean management is a triple win for people, nature, and the economy, where effective protection, sustainable production and equitable prosperity go hand-in-hand.
#WorldOceanDay

Read more: https://t.co/wZjt0ry25m

[Ocean Panel @oceanpanel]

Today is International Day for the Fight Against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing #IUU.

Ending illegal and harmful fishing practices is essential to improve the ocean's health build a sustainable ocean economy.

Read the #OceanPanel Blue Paper: https://t.co/lbS4V47I7Z

[EU Maritime & Fish @EU_MARE]

Illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing depletes fish stocks & destroys marine habitats. It distorts competition and puts honest fishers at an unfair disadvantage. Check out what the EU is doing to fight against #IUU
https://t.co/1bgEHXM7ry
#OceanEU

[Ocean Panel @oceanpanel]

Ocean Panel member Kenya is gearing up to host the 11th @OurOceanOOC, later this month...

[Kenya Embassy D.C @KenyaembassyDC]

The Embassy of the Republic of Kenya in Washington, D.C. was honored to host a high level reception ahead of the 11th Our Ocean Conference (OOC11), which Kenya will host in Mombasa from 16th –18th June, 2026 under the theme, “Our Ocean, Our Heritage, Our Future.”

The event brought together government officials, members of the diplomatic corp, development partners, private sector leaders, academia, environmental advocates, and friends of Kenya to mark a historic milestone: for the first time since its inception in 2014, the Our Ocean Conference will be held on the African soil.

Over the past decade, the Conference has generated more than 2,900 commitments and mobilized billions of dollars towards ocean conservation and sustainable blue economy initiatives. OOC11 presents a unique opportunity to elevate Africa's voice and showcase the continent's leadership, innovation, and partnerships in advancing marine conservation, sustainable fisheries, maritime security, ocean climate solutions, and blue economy development.

With over 200 commitments already submitted ahead of the Conference, momentum continues to build around Kenya's leadership and Africa's growing role in shaping the future of global ocean governance.

From Washington to Mombasa, the message is clear: Africa's ocean moment has arrived. The world is looking for leadership. The ocean is calling for action, and Kenya stands ready to answer that call.

#OOC11 #OurOceanConference #Kenya #BlueEconomy #OceanAction #MarineConservation #SustainableDevelopment #Mombasa2026

[Ocean Panel @oceanpanel]

As leaders gather for the #IslandStatesOceanSummit in Tokyo, attention turns to #SustainableOceanPlans.

Pioneered by the #OceanPanel, SOPs in the 19 member countries cover around 40% of the planet's national waters, balancing ocean health and sustainable economic growth.

[Matthew Samuda @matthewsamuda]

This morning I departed Jamaica to represent the MHPM @andrewholnessjm and indeed Jamaica 🇯🇲 at the Island Oceans Summit in Tokyo, Japan. We will focus on expanding our Marine Protected Areas, Fish Sanctuaries and sustainable development of our Blue Economy.

@OceanPractices @UNOceanDecade @NipponF_pr @oceanpanel

[Ocean Panel @oceanpanel]

The UK's net zero economy tops £100bn a year, supporting 1.1 million jobs and £455bn in renewable energy investment in the pipeline. 🌊 A #SustainableOceanEconomy shares this potential when treated as an economic priority.

Read the full analysis 👇 https://t.co/ekZWOZ5tH9

[Ocean Panel @oceanpanel]

Led by Australia 🇦🇺 and Chile 🇨🇱 in partnership with the #OceanPanel and coordinated by WRI Ocean, the Alliance supports countries in building Sustainable Ocean Plans that connect conservation, economic development, and climate priorities.

[Ocean Panel @oceanpanel]

Colombia 🇨🇴 joined the 100% Alliance, committing to sustainably manage all of its national waters by 2030. 🌊

Learn more 👇 https://t.co/3tZRgfGIkb

[Ocean Panel @oceanpanel]

@OurOceanOOC The Panel's work focuses on putting a healthy ocean at the heart of decision-making, ensuring ocean protection, production, and prosperity go hand-in-hand to benefit people, nature and the economy.

[Ocean Panel @oceanpanel]

#OceanPanel members met in Lisbon this week, exploring some of the most important issues in ocean governance:

🔵 Ocean finance
🔵 Equity
🔵 Global Ocean Observations
🔵 The upcoming @OurOceanOOC and COP31
#SustainableOceanEconomy #OceanAction

[Ocean Panel @oceanpanel]

Colombia 🇨🇴 has joined the 100% Alliance, committing to sustainably manage all of its national waters by 2030. 🌊

Learn more 👇 https://t.co/3tZRgfGIkb

[Ocean Panel @oceanpanel]

#OceanPanel country Ghana 🇬🇭 has declared its first marine protected area - 703 km² of coastal waters, co-managed with local communities.

With only 10% of the ocean protected, every step forward matters.

Read more 👇 https://t.co/z9DqlAwSvG

[Ocean Panel @oceanpanel]

In September #OceanPanel Leaders committed to a new workplan - moving from ambition to action, building momentum and scaling ocean-based solutions across climate and nature.

Explore the #WorkPlan👇
https://t.co/hzvQmBLenb

[Ocean Panel @oceanpanel]

As part of this effort, #OceanPanel and #100Alliance members are developing and implementing #SustainableOceanPlans to ensure their national waters are sustainably managed and aligned with global goals on climate, biodiversity, and development.

[Ocean Panel @oceanpanel]

Colombia 🇨🇴 has joined the 100% Alliance, committing to sustainably manage all of its national waters by 2030.

Learn more 👇🌊
https://t.co/5sz9X2Lehu

[Ocean Panel @oceanpanel]

Colombia's commitment builds on the 100% Alliance's growing global momentum including Panama and the Republic of Korea.