Deadline: December 30th 2025

Dr M. Sanjayan, CEO, Conservation International, discusses why finance must catch up with the ocean's true value

Unlocking sustainable growth, food security and climate resilience through ocean-focused innovation

Four forward-looking panels that explored how data, innovation, and investment can drive ocean resilience and regeneration - read our insights now!

Linking ocean health to prosperity, the Ocean Investment Protocol sets out guidance to align financial flows and business practices with the transition to a sustainable blue economy worth US$5.5trn by 2050.

This "How to" session explored ways to implement practical steps to translate blue economy principles into action.

Participants in this “How to” workshop explored ways to develop policies and regulations for data collection and sharing as well as for related tools such as seabed mapping, surveillance and monitoring.

"Ocean equity” is understood as social justice at sea. It focuses not only on the distribution of resources, but also on justice in decision-making for coastal and indigenous communities.

This "How to" session examined the current landscape of ocean science investment across sectors, highlighting cases with notable returns.

This “How to” session explored the scale and impact of the plastic crisis, understanding the latest science on health risks and identifying industry exposure to plastic-related liabilities.

India is blessed with rich and varied fisheries resources and a diverse array of fish species that have traditionally supported the livelihood of millions of fishers.

The future of our oceans just got a whole lot brighter!

Are you developing innovative solutions for a sustainable ocean economy? Apply to be an Ocean Changemaker and showcase your ideas on a global stage.

WWF defines a sustainable ocean-based or "blue" economy as one that provides social and economic benefits for current and future generations; restores, protects and maintains diverse, productive and resilient marine ecosystems; and is based on clean technologies, renewable energy and circular material flows.

scaling sargassum solutions and building a sustainable blue bioeconomy

How rrreefs (Ocean Changemakers winner 2024) is using innovative technology and community engagement to rebuild coral reefs and restore marine biodiversity.

Navigating success and tackling global water challenges six months after Ocean Changemakers