Blue Cradle Foundation

You don't need to be a champion to save the ocean. We make marine conservation accessible & equitable through education & collaboration #30by30 @IUCN Member

[Blue Cradle Foundation @blue_cradle]

Our CEO James Nikitine & Chairwoman Samantha Rowland are in attendance at the #BEFF in #Monaco - see us for outcomes of #TiakiMoana which was held in French Polynesia in March 2025 exploring the potential for #OECMs

>download our report here: https://t.co/kkAWZ66EW4

[Blue Cradle Foundation @blue_cradle]

If you’re in Tāmaki/Auckland next Wednesday, join us for free kai+kōrero about the moana 💙🙏🐙🌊

[France in New Zealand 🇫🇷🇪🇺 @AmbafranceNZ]

Leading up to the #UNOC3, come join the collaborative, interdisciplinary discussion during the 3rd @blue_cradle #BlueTalks at Fale Pasifika in Tāmaki Makaurau🪸Auckland for FREE!

👉 https://t.co/PeRYihRQlY

#SaveOurOcean|#SDG14|#OceanClimateAction| #SustainableFutures|#Aotearoa

[Blue Cradle Foundation @blue_cradle]

The Tiaki Moana Summit & Workshop united Pacific voices for ocean protection grounded in equity, innovation & collaboration. Towards #30x30 #SDG14 #UNOC2025 #TiakiMoana #OceanAction #BluePacific - Learn more: https://t.co/oA7dgomz0b

[Blue Cradle Foundation @blue_cradle]

Join us March 24-27 in French Polynesia for the #TiakiMoana Summit & Workshop dedicated to #OECMs - registration extended - closes Feb 15th https://t.co/D15tovnWXH

[Blue Cradle Foundation @blue_cradle]

The second #BlueTalks 🌊 are happening tomorrow in Ōtautahi #Christchurch! Aotearoa New Zealand researchers are uniquely placed to contribute to the One Ocean Science Congress & #UNOC3 #SDG14 @AmbafranceNZ - an event not to miss - updates & summaries will follow

[Blue Cradle Foundation @blue_cradle]

🌊 Exciting News 🌊

We are thrilled to announce that the Blue Cradle Foundation has received a grant from the @StateDept to host up to 60 Young Pacific Leaders at the "Tiaki Moana" Summit in Tahiti in March 2025 (https://t.co/oA7dgomz0b)

Read more here:
https://t.co/zmpYdIV4Yf

[Blue Cradle Foundation @blue_cradle]

Save the date! We encourage attendees of #IMCC7 @IMCC2024 in Cape Town South Africa interested in locally managed marine areas & potential marine #OECMs to pre-register for our Tiaki Moana #Pacific Summit & Workshop taking place in Tahiti in March 2025: https://t.co/oA7dgomz0b

[Blue Cradle Foundation @blue_cradle]

It was great to have our CEO @jamesnikitine & Chair Sam Rowland join @IUCN_Oceania members & communities in Suva 🇫🇯 for the Oceania Regional Conservation Forum #ORCF contributing to @IUCN’s 20 year vision #GBF #30by30 objectives & motions in preparation of #IUCNCongress - Vinaka!

[Blue Cradle Foundation @blue_cradle]

The Tiaki Moana Summit & Workshop will take place in Tahiti, March 24-27th 2025, focusing on Pacific Marine #OECMs, potentially important tools & a pathway to meet Global Biodiversity Framework #30by30 #SDG14 targets. Pre-Register your interest here: https://t.co/WcHTE8EiaX

[Blue Cradle Foundation @blue_cradle]

Agathe Hitchon @AmbafranceNZ at @EDS_Aotearoa #EDS2024 conference speaks of importance of #UNOC3 in Nice, #France June 2025 & One #Ocean Science Congress - #SDG14 least funded #SDG, we need to reach #30by30 - join #BlueTalks >> next one in Nov: Ch’ch @diplosphere @jamesnikitine

[Blue Cradle Foundation @blue_cradle]

What a team! Blue Cradle celebrated #WorldOceanDay last weekend in Christchurch by getting together for a Strategic Planning Board meeting

We also hosted the screening of a documentary about deep-sea mining, 'Deep Rising'. It was the first time many of us had been able to meet

[Blue Cradle Foundation @blue_cradle]

‘We need scaled-up long-term, predictable, and direct funding to Indigenous Peoples, including through public, private, and Indigenous-led funding mechanisms that effectively engage Indigenous women and youth” @UN4Indigenous @UN #climate #biodiversity https://t.co/a8eXzgBCoI

[Blue Cradle Foundation @blue_cradle]

@TaotaoTasi @OurOceanGreece Good job dude

[Blue Cradle Foundation @blue_cradle]

This was a powerful moment at the #OceanDecade24 conference in #Barcelona yesterday

[UN Ocean Decade @UNOceanDecade]

Coastal navigator Jack Thatcher highlighted the importance of indigenous knowledge in science, praising the many ways his ancestors shared stories and stored knowledge in artworks, canoes, patterns… and songs.

🔊Sound on for this powerful moment on the #OceanDecade24 stage!

[Blue Cradle Foundation @blue_cradle]

@thekermadecs @chrisluxonmp Indeed. Luckily NZ scientists, NGO activists, Indigenous leaders & communicators will be there

[Blue Cradle Foundation @blue_cradle]

Thank you to our panelists, participants & partners for a successful #BlueTalks in Te-Whanganui-a-Tara/Wellington to prepare the navigation course to #UNOC3 in Nice June 2025. Many thanks to Te Ātiawa for their manaaki. Stay tuned for photos+videos @AmbafranceNZ @diplosphere

[Blue Cradle Foundation @blue_cradle]

What can Aotearoa NZ contribute to the 3rd UN Ocean Conference [#SDG14]? The path to #UNOC3 has begun - looking forward to our first #BlueTalks this Friday @TePapaHauora in partnership @AmbafranceNZ @diplosphere https://t.co/rofPON7KjA

[Blue Cradle Foundation @blue_cradle]

@naturevision This is a good time indeed to unite. Join us! Te Hoka Tū Moana Declaration is calling for the formation of a Marine Conservation Alliance: https://t.co/82d8mR33Oy

[Blue Cradle Foundation @blue_cradle]

Nāu te rourou, nāku te rourou ka ora ai te iwi. With your basket and my basket, the people will thrive. After 3 years, we are excited to announce 4 new Trustees joining our Board! 🌊💙
Learn more here: https://t.co/BXh9OEvxZG
#goodgovernance #NGOs

[Blue Cradle Foundation @blue_cradle]

We must reduce greenhouse gas emissions to net zero & stop the #climatecrisis to help #coralreefs 🌊 🐠 🪸[increase above 1.5C means 90% loss] - a short video reminder for those gathered at #COP28 @COP28_UAE 🏭 💨 https://t.co/Ff3IAxjAAR