#ROW – Day 5: A Wrap! 🌊 Strengthened bonds on a powerful boat excursion 🚤 Forged partnerships beyond the conference room Shared stories & deepened commitment to ocean regeneration The journey continues!💙 #ReverseTheStripes #BlueEconomy #OceanSolutions

#ROW – Day 1 Recap 🌊 - Bahari Accelerator launched to drive innovation Science, business & policy must align for impact - Community-led solutions & nature-based initiatives lead the way IUCN sessions on science, business & policy A strong start to ROW! #ReverseTheStripes

#ROW – Day 1 Keynote🌊 Dr. David Obura set the stage for the Blue Economy! Key take-aways: - Financial systems must shift to nature-positive investments - Community-led conservation & blue finance are key Science must drive policy & business strategies #ReverseTheStripes

Sponsor Spotlight: Our Blue Future at ROW!🌊 OBF powered a panel discussions on blue investments at #ROW, driving impact finance for the ocean economy! A huge thank you to Our Blue Future for their dedication to shaping the future of ocean finance #ROW #ReverseTheStripes

Bahari Accelerator Launched at #ROW!🌊 Hon. Deputy Minister Alexander Mnyeti unveiled the Bahari Accelerator, bridging science & industry to fuel Africa’s Blue Economy! - Turning research into ventures - Attracting blue investments - Supporting ocean innovators #ROW #OIA2025

Bridging Science, Policy & Business at #ROW!🌊 At our Sci-to-Bus-to-Pol Showcase, experts explored how science drives these sectors in the Blue Economy! - MSP & data-driven policymaking - Clear regulations fuel industry growth - Regional cooperation strengthens impact

Powering Women in the Blue Economy at #ROW!🌊 IUCN ESARO led a discussion on driving gender equity in ocean industries. - Women are vital to the Blue Economy but face barriers - More access to education, funding & leadership needed - Investing in women uplifts entire communities

Scaling Aquatic Food Systems at #ROW!🐟 WorldFish spotlighted how tech & partnerships can boost food security in Africa. - Solar-powered processing tackles post-harvest losses - Youth & fishers must lead the change - $20K Food Innovation Challenge launched for big ideas!

Unlocking Seaweed’s Potential at #ROW!🌿 C-Weed Mwani spotlighted how seaweed farming can drive jobs, resilience & innovation. - Climate change demands species diversification - Local processing boosts coastal incomes - Smarter policies can unlock investment #OIA2025

Ocean Tech for Coastal Communities🌊 At #ROW, Synchro, Fondazione Cmcc , CoastPredict + SMTP spotlighted how ocean tech can boost coastal resilience. - Low-cost tools = big impact - Local boats = mobile data hubs - Community training = long-term success #OIA2025 #ReverseTheStripes

Nature-Positive Shipping at #ROW⛴️ WIOMSA & MarCOSIO led a bold convo on how maritime industries can go from sustainable to regenerative. - Green ports=resilient coasts - CO₂ removal & blue carbon=climate-aligned ops - Ship tracking=safer, smarter seas #ReverseTheStripes #OIA

Rethinking Plastics at #ROW!🌊 C-WeedMwani hosted a powerful session on tackling plastic pollution through local innovation, circular economy tools & grassroots leadership. - Waste isn’t waste-it’s opportunity - Women & youth must lead - Change starts at the source #OIA2025

Blue Finance at #ROW🌊 ODISEA led a powerful session on unlocking funding for regeneration that puts communities & ecosystems first. - Long-term investment > short-term projects - Capital must serve people & planet - Co-design with local actors is key #OIA2025

Boosting Blue-Tech at #ROW🌊 GIZ SPARK & 1000 Ocean Startups brought startups, investors & ecosystem builders together to unlock blue innovation in🌍. - Early-stage funding still a challenge - Accelerators key to building investor pipelines - Collaboration drives scale & impact

Empowering IPLCs at #ROW!🌊 IUCN ESARO hosted a powerful session on investing in IPLC's for ocean stewardship. - Legal recognition for LMMAs is key - Financing & policy must center IPLCs - Traditional knowledge strengthens conservation #ReverseTheStripes #OIA2025

Turning Science into Ocean Solutions at #ROW!🌊 IUCN ESARO & GIZ SPARK led a powerful session on bridging research & business for a regenerative #BlueEconomy. - Boost university-industry partnerships - Protect IP & enable data-sharing - Support science-driven startups #OIA

Blue Carbon Action in the WIO at #ROW!🌊 IUCN ESARO hosted a powerful session on scaling nature-based solutions to fight climate change and empower coastal communities. - Standardize blue carbon data - Include NbS in NDCs & policy - Unlock financing & partnerships #OIA2025

Ocean Innovation Takes the Stage at #ROW!🚀 At #OIA2025, five ocean innovators pitched bold solutions to ocean challenges – from AI marine monitoring to seaweed biofertilizers. 🏆 Bridget Njenga of Acquaden won the $2K prize & advances to the Monaco Ocean Protection Challenge!

Rethinking Blue Finance at #ROW! 🌊 Sean Nazerali of @BIOFUNDMoz called for bold financial tools to fund long-term ocean impact at #OIA2025. - Blue bonds - Catalytic capital - Public-private partnerships “It’s time to design funding for ocean regeneration.” #BlueEconomy

Community Voices at #ROW 🌊 At #OIA2025, powerful Pecha Kucha talks gave the mic to ocean champions from Kenya, Ghana & Tanzania. 🎤 Spiritual ties to the sea ♻️ Plastic action from the ground up 🌱 Youth-led ocean advocacy “Let’s honour our blue mother, the Ocean.”