A Regenerative Blue Economy is an economic model that combines rigorous and effective regeneration and protection of the ocean and marine and coastal ecosystems with sustainable, low or no-carbon economic activities, and fair prosperity for people and the planet, now and in the future.It seeks to…

As Thailand works to meet its commitment to conserve 30% of its ocean by 2030, marine protected area officers came together for a Green List training on 6 – 7 November 2025, organised by IUCN Thailand and the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR). 

In Mozambique’s climate-vulnerable coastal districts, communities are taking bold steps to strengthen their readiness for extreme weather. More than 70 community members and district technicians have now been equipped with Participatory Scenario Planning (PSP) skills—an innovative approach that…

On 10 October 2025, during the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi, the National Marine Data and Information Service (NMDIS) of China and the IUCN China Office released the English version of Marine Ecological Classification and Zoning Products and Their Applications: 8 Case Studies…

The IUCN Great Blue Wall (GBW) Initiative actively participated in the 13th Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA) Symposium in Mombasa, Kenya, the region’s largest gathering of coastal and marine stakeholders, which brought together researchers, policymakers, practitioners,…

Stretching along the coasts of the Mediterranean lies a network of silent allies in the fight against climate change. 

The ReSea Project, implemented through a partnership between Mission Inclusion, IUCN, and Women Fund Tanzania Trust (WFTT) in collaboration with the Revelational Government of Zanzibar, recently concluded a five-day in-situ training on Inclusive Governance and Nature-based Solutions (NbS) for…

Recognizing the urgent need for effective conservation in areas beyond national jurisdiction (ABNJ), the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement establishes a framework for conserving and sustainably managing marine biodiversity in ABNJ, including the objective to create “…

Nairobi, Kenya — The Great Blue Wall Initiative today announced the launch of the Great Blue Wall Fellowship 2025–26, a transformative year-long leadership and advocacy programme designed to equip local leaders from five countries in the Western Indian Ocean…