We're thrilled to announce that the Ocean Born Foundation is a proud partner of the #LetsbeNicetotheOcean initiative, launched today in collaboration with The Varda Group, and in association with Dona Bertarelli Philanthropy, TBA21–Academy, Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco, Fondation Tara Océan, MedPAN, and the Ocean & Climate Platform.
The initiative “Thinking Outside the Box before the Third UN Ocean Conference: Making Ocean Protection the Norm rather than the Exception”, aims to establish actionable ideas, principles, and frameworks for ocean restoration and protection in the following areas:
1. Protection Principle Shift: shift the burden of proof to those pursuing extractive or polluting activities in the Mediterranean or Deep Ocean.
2. Efficient Blue Finance: advocate for wiser use of existing public funds for ocean action, using post-2025 funds from reducing harmful incentives.
3. Zero Discharge Targets: implement priority targets to combat marine pollution and achieve clean seas by eliminating toxic discharges and emissions.
4. Ocean Ministries Priority: prioritise ocean governance with dedicated ministerial attention, acknowledging its global economic importance.
5. Biodiversity Governance Reform: overhaul regional fisheries management, establish Regional Ocean Management Organisations, and focus on sustainability amid climate and ocean change.
In the words of our founder, Carolina Manhusen Schwab, “UNOC25 must galvanise us all to bring everything we have to the table, to save the blue heart of our planet. We need to prepare with unwavering determination. We need to set the bar high, engage and activate our respective communities. We need to decisively demand the most ambitious environmental standards from our governments. All we love is on this planet. Let’s make sure we protect it - together.”
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Rémi Parmentier
Devoted Lifelong Learner and Collaborative Strategist: Blending Economic Acumen and Global Insight with a Sprinkle of Humor
7moDr Mahua Saha, Your recent study is a eureka moment in eco-science! It turns out, when humans took a global time-out, the Mandovi and Zuari estuaries were throwing a microplastic reduction party. Who knew a pandemic-induced pause could teach us such a profound lesson in waste management? It begs the question: Could this unintended experiment inspire a new 'reduce-and-recover' movement, turning lockdown lessons into long-term environmental gains? Imagine if we could match the pandemic's accidental eco-benefits with purposeful action! Here's to your team's work reminding us that, yes, even our oceans can catch a break—if only we're wise enough to let them breathe. Cheers to science showing us the 'plastic' we need to cut from our lives!