Final decisions adopted at the 11th Conference of Parties (COP) to the Nairobi Convention in Madagascar have been published 🌊 loom.ly/W-mYhlc OCEAN can support projects in the Western Indian Ocean region in applying the principles of the Nairobi Convention.

Climate injustice is when those who contribute the least to the climate crisis feel its effects the most. loom.ly/dH-7sCE OCEAN funds locally-led projects working to increase community resilience to threats such as sea level rise. loom.ly/059Mg5k

The Blue Hole is a biodiversity hotspot off the coast of Argentina, vulnerable to Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated fishing practices (IUU). loom.ly/zyjhIbQ IUU is one of seven #BluePlanetFund key outcomes which OCEAN supports 🐠

Meet the people behind OCEAN! 🌊 our international Expert Committee gathered in London together with OCEAN's Grant Manager @Niras_Group_UK and @defragovuk. Visit our website to find out more about OCEAN grants, and keep updated on our next funding round loom.ly/059Mg5k

Happy World Dolphin Day! 🐬🌊 In Peru, WWF are trialling the use of pingers: devices which emit sound, keeping dolphins far from fishing nets. loom.ly/kef-a3w OCEAN funds projects which allow wildlife such as dolphins to thrive alongside fisherfolk 🐬

The Coral Bond is a financial mechanism to support the protection and management of coral reefs in Indonesia's MPAs. loom.ly/TydSbgk Countries eligible for OCEAN grants are striving to protect the world's valuable coral reef ecosystems through similar initiatives.

Happy World Manta Day! 🌊 loom.ly/KWAQRFY Studying marine wildlife such as mantas helps us learn more about how Marine Protected Areas protect them. OCEAN funds projects which support marine conservation and poverty reduction. Visit our website loom.ly/059Mg5k

A study has shown that the Maldives are a haven for pregnant sharks 🦈 loom.ly/ggiQNuk Sharks attract dive tourism to the Maldives, boosting the incentive to protect them. OCEAN is interested in solutions which support marine conservation and sustainable development 🤿

Global issues such as environmental degradation and multi-dimensional poverty exacerbate gender inequality loom.ly/LjrOBbE All OCEAN projects consider how activities impact different genders and other marginalised groups, to ensure benefits to all members of society 🌍

In the world's 20 most climate-vulnerable nations, more than 90% of people are considered to not have social protection: exposing climate injustice 🌍 loom.ly/tDD9gFs OCEAN funds projects which enhance the capacity of coastal communities to adapt to climate change 🌊

❗We have an update! 🌊 Please continue to look out for updates on our socials or by subscribing to our newsletter: loom.ly/kVCbLbc Defra UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office #BluePlanetFund

📣A update on our Annual Application Round 1! 🌊 Defra UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office #BluePlanetFund

Communities lead reef monitoring and management in the Solomon Islands 🇸🇧 WWF loom.ly/mOzdgEw At OCEAN, our focus is enhancing the capacity of coastal communities for sustainable and long-lasting solutions to multi-dimensional poverty and environmental degradation 🐠

Happy World Octopus Day! 🌊 🐙These beautiful and complex animals play a key role in marine ecosystems 🐙Octopus is an important food source for vulnerable coastal communities 🐙Seasonal closures temporarily prohibit fishing to allow populations to recover.

Young people are some of the most vulnerable groups when it comes to the impacts of the climate crisis and poverty. loom.ly/WOv9FFA OCEAN is interested in projects which actively engage with young people, enhancing their capacity to play a role in community resilience.

🚨EXCITING NEWS! 🚨OCEAN has expanded its website into five languages👇 oceangrants.org.uk #BluePlanetFund #OCEANgrants

📣 Join us at the 7th International Marine Conservation Congress (IMCC7), in Cape Town, South Africa! OCEAN Grant Programme: fund opportunity for marine conservation, poverty reduction and community empowerment. Nerina 16:30, Tuesday 15th October @IMCC72024 #IMCC7

During the UNGA in New York, a High-Level Meeting was held discussing the imminent threat of sea level rise, placing it high on the international agenda 🌊 loom.ly/cZgJamQ OCEAN supports eligible countries in climate mitigation and adaptation initiatives.

Cambodian NGO Khmer Ocean Life has trained residents of local fishing communities in tracking marine mammals affected by #bycatch. loom.ly/jJF5hqY OCEAN is interested in projects which enhance the capacity of coastal communities to lead in marine resource management 🌊