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Ocean Policy Collective retweeted
🦀 MTS Members: You're Invited to the Oceaneering/MTS Symposium on October 8! 🦀
📅 October 8, 2025 | ⌚ Time: 1:30 - 8:00 PM
📍 Hanover, MD
Register Now to secure your spot - space is limited and filling fast! ⬇️ hubs.ly/Q04x_mRt0
Ocean Policy Collective retweeted
🌊 40 Years. One Ocean. A Shared Legacy.
For four decades, the #NairobiConvention has united the Western Indian Ocean region to protect our shared ocean and strengthen regional cooperation. Now, the journey continues into its fifth decade.
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🤖 Made with AI
Ocean Policy Collective retweeted
We are now accepting nominations for 4️⃣ leadership positions on the MTS Board of Directors:
🗓️ Nomination Deadline: June 30, 2026
🔗 hubs.ly/Q04m8G960
Ocean Policy Collective retweeted
Three years ago on this day, 19 June, States adopted the #BBNJAgreement. The Parties to the Agreement, which entered into force on 17 January 2026, are now preparing for the first meeting of the Conference of the Parties, to be held from 11-22 January 2027.
#UNCLOS #UNDOALOS
Ocean Policy Collective retweeted
#OOC11: The numbers are in!
320 commitments.
$6.4 billion.
104 countries and organizations.
Here’s how #OOC11 commitments break down by action area:
🐢 Marine Protected Areas: 67 commitments / $355M
🌍 Ocean-Climate Nexus: 57 commitments / $1.18B
🐟 Sustainable Fisheries: 51 commitments / $1.75B
🌊 Marine Pollution: 45 commitments / $223M
🌀 Sustainable Blue Economy: 86 commitments / $2.86B
⚓ Maritime Security: 14 commitments / $28M
⬇️ Download the full Commitments report: ouroceankenya.com/commitment…
#OurOceanKenya #OceanAction
Ocean Policy Collective retweeted
The 11th Our Ocean Conference was officially opened by H.E. Deputy President Prof. @KindikiKithure in Mombasa, marking a historic moment as the conference is hosted in Africa for the first time.
As our oceans face growing challenges from climate change and pollution to biodiversity loss and overexploitation of marine resources.The Conference provides a critical platform for global dialogue, partnership, and action.
Bringing leaders, scientists, innovators, and communities together around one shared reality: the future of humanity remains deeply connected to the future of the ocean.
The ceremony was also graced by Our Ocean Conference founder @JohnKerry,Cabinet Secretary for Mining Blue Economy and Martime Affairs @HassanAliJoho.
Ocean Policy Collective retweeted
Our session at @OurOceanOOC yesterday in Mombasa exceeded my expectations. Frank conversations held about navigating finance in the blue economy and making projects bankable. @TNCNatureLab @nigerianports @OceanPolicyCol @IocUnesco @MercatorOcean @GEOBluePlanet @FishOceansCAN
Ocean Policy Collective retweeted
The 11th Our Ocean Conference opened today in Mombasa, Kenya, with traditional dancers and a live band setting the tone ahead of remarks from heads of government, ministers, and senior representatives from across the globe. Actor and Oceana ambassador Kate Walsh delivered a keynote address in Plenary 1 on marine protected areas.
Three plenaries covered 30x30 and High Seas protection, Blue Economy investment, and the ocean-climate nexus, with 17 side events running alongside the main programme.
Germany announced an additional €19 million for the Blue Action Fund, which has supported 50 million hectares of MPAs globally. EU Commissioner Costas Kadis announced 26 new EU commitments worth over €338 million, including €50 million for the Global Ocean Observing System. The World Bank reported Blue Bond issuances have grown from under $3 billion in 2022 to over $18 billion today. Turkey confirmed oceans and seas among its ten priority areas for COP 31, with a high-level event planned for August ahead of Antalya.
As Plenary 3's moderator put it, the challenge is no longer making the case for why the ocean matters. The challenge is translating ocean-climate commitments into action that delivers.
The conference continues tomorrow in Mombasa for its final day.
#OOC11 #OurOceanKenya #OurOcean
Ocean Policy Collective retweeted
Reminder: The @MercatorOcean / OPERA team is in attendance at #OOC11 in Mombasa!
Join us tomorrow for an afternoon of #oceanmonitoring at Sote Hub or online for this free event!
There is still time to register - sign up here: shorturl.at/QKQuE
Ocean Policy Collective retweeted
#OOC11 opens today in Mombasa 🇰🇪
Pre-conference events begin this morning at PrideInn Paradise Beach, with the Scientific and Research Symposium and the Executive Business and Investment Forum.
The main conference runs 16–18 June, bringing together governments, institutions, scientists and community leaders across seven plenaries.
Check out today's agenda: ouroceankenya.com/ooc11-agen…
#OurOceanKenya #Kenya2026
Ocean Policy Collective retweeted
Thank you to everyone who joined our 10‑year Blue Belt celebration 🌊
It was great to recognise #UKOT leadership, share the launch of our three new strategic pillars; Nature, Climate and People and welcome Montserrat as the latest member.
#BlueBelt10Years @GIUMontserrat
Ocean Policy Collective retweeted
The countdown begins to our 10 year anniversary event of the Blue Belt Programme on the 8th of June, suitably coinciding with #WorldOceanDay!
We'll be celebrating #UKOT leadership in ocean stewardship.
#BlueBelt10Years
Ocean Policy Collective retweeted
We are looking forward to #OOC11!
The 11th Our Ocean Conference will be held in Kenya from 16th-18th June, bringing together global leaders, policy makers, youth, and other ocean advocates for critical conversations towards a more resilient and healthier ocean.
#OurOceanKenya
Ocean Policy Collective retweeted
#WorldTurtleDay
Sea turtles have made an amazing comeback in Florida. Conservation efforts continue to pay dividends.
Ocean Policy Collective retweeted
The 11th Our Ocean Conference social media toolkit is out.
Want to be part of the global conversation? Download the toolkit and start sharing suggested posts and graphics. And don't forget to tag @OurOceanOOC and use the official hashtags #OurOceanKenya and #OOC11.
Check it out now ➡️ bit.ly/OOC11Toolkit
ALT A person walks on a sandy beach near the ocean, carrying a large basket. The image promotes the "11th Our Ocean Conference" in Kenya, scheduled for June 16‑18, 2026, and includes the hashtag #OurOceanKenya.
Ocean Policy Collective retweeted
Illegal and unreported fishing costs Africa an estimated US$11–13 billion every year.
Coastal nations in the Global South contribute less than 10% of global emissions yet face the harshest climate impacts.
Africa's blue economy is projected to exceed US$400 billion by 2030.
Ocean Policy Collective retweeted
80% of all life on Earth depends on the ocean.
More than 3 billion people rely on the ocean for food and livelihoods.
Only 8.4% of the ocean has been designated as protected, and just 2.8% is effectively protected.
Ocean Policy Collective retweeted
Next month, Kenya will host Our Ocean Conference #OOC11, this is the first time #OurOceanConference is being hosted on the continent. Previously, the conference has been hosted in Korea, Greece, Panama, Palau, Norway, Indonesia, Malta, USA & Chile.
Why does #OOC matter?👇
Ocean Policy Collective retweeted
Protecting our planet starts with our ocean.
This June, Kenya hosts #OOC11 for the first time on African soil, under the theme "Our Ocean, Our Heritage, Our Future". With 55 days to go, #EarthDay is a timely reminder of what is at stake.
Find out more: ouroceankenya.com/
#OurOceanKenya #EarthDay2026 #OurPowerOurPlanet
Ocean Policy Collective retweeted
#MarinePollution, particularly plastic pollution from microplastics to larger debris, continues to threaten ecosystems, coastal health, and economies.
#OOC11 will highlight pathways to reduce plastics at source, strengthen circular and community-driven solutions, and support continued global cooperation toward a legally binding agreement to end plastic pollution.
Find out more: ouroceankenya.com/areas-of-a…
#OurOceanKenya #OurOceanConference
ALT The image features a black and white design with the text "Marine Pollution" in bold letters. There is an illustration of a broken bottle at the top left. The background has wavy patterns, and the hashtag "#OurOceanKenya" appears at the bottom.