Heading to #IUCNcongress?

With #COP30 fast approaching, we’re highlighting our top pick of events exploring avenues for advancing #CoastalCommunity resilience & conservation action through locally-led adaptation 👀👇👇

Explore the full agenda here 🌊 iucncongress2025.org/programme

At the Otranto Journalism Festival, @wwfmediterranean.bsky.social spotlighted the need to drive for #climate dialogues that listens to the voices of and supports underrepresented groups, exploring the intersection between climate justice and sustainable #fisheries. 🌊🐟🌍 shorturl.at/0Cw3U

Have you connected with us on #LinkedIn?

Follow our efforts to accelerate and scale the implementation of effective, community-led #conservation approaches worldwide.

Together, we can pave the way for empowered and resilient #CoastalCommunities🤝

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The Northern Mozambique Channel Region is recognised as a @UNEP World Restoration Flagship🏆

Supported by @WWF SWIO, improved #fisheries management, and #mangrove & #reef restoration are working to revive 4.85m hectares & uplift #community wellbeing 🎉 tinyurl.com/25664fdc

The Northern Mozambique Channel Region is recognised as a
#UN World Restoration Flagship 🏆

Supported by WWF SWIO, the region is being restored via improved #fisheries management, and #mangrove & #reef restoration, reviving 4.85 mil hectares & uplifting #community wellbeing 🎉 tinyurl.com/25664fdc

Catch @mariahonig.bsky.social exploring the pressing challenges & pressures involved in coastal management, sharing insight on ways to support local leadership to drive lasting #CoastalCommunity resilience at the State of the Coastal Systems event today! 🌊👇 tinyurl.com/zn5huw6m

#UNOC3

Brainstorming ways to accelerate the implementation of the @fao.org #SSF Guidelines through #data systems that are inclusive & led by #fishers - key to advancing governance of #SmallScaleFisheries

📷 @mariahonig.bsky.social moderating the session!
@wwf-ocean.bsky.social

Kicking off our event at #UNOC3 with #OceanDefenders sharing their personal testimonies - brave, wise and important stories to hear on this global stage 🌊📣

@riseup4theocean.bsky.social @nathanjbennett.bsky.social

How can #SSF contribute to 30by30? If the goal is to protect the ocean, then the government needs to protect those who are dependent on the ocean. Participation, recognition, and ensure we are in partnership and not jits stakeholders. #UNOC3 side event "Advancing equity in #SSF"

Launching a global coalition for #sharks and #rays here at #UNOC3! We need to turn the tide for these cornerstone species and with all hands on deck from governments, and the entire oceans community, we can!

Youth are key actors in the implementation of #GBF targets, and yet we do not have access and support to attend conference like #UNOC-3 because of visa requirements and high costs. Nonetheless we are committed to it's delivering all targets
@gbyn.bsky.social

What strategic alliances are needed to embed #HumanRights in #ocean governance? @mariahonig.bsky.social of @wwf-ocean.bsky.social will explore the role of human rights actors in promoting accountability & supporting #CoastalCommunities at this #UNOC3 side event TODAY 🌊👇

Astrid Puentes Riaño @srenvironment.bsky.social draws on her recent #UN report to provide an overview of the human rights issues in the #ocean environment, emphasizing the role of #governments & the private sector in addressing them.

Find the report here 👉 www.ohchr.org/en/documents...

Our first panel: “From #community perspectives to the big picture” sees presentations from artisanal #fishermen Julian Media Salgado (🇨🇴) & Rommel Todd (🇬🇫), & Astrid Puentes Riaño (@srenvironment.bsky.social‬), Special Rapporteur on the human right to a healthy #environment.

LIVE from our event at #UNOC3, Human Rights & the Ocean Environment, @nathanjbennett.bsky.social‬ is speaking to the need to foster greater dialogue about how to move from recognition to the implementation of the human right to a healthy ocean. 🌊
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Supporting #CoastalCommunities is key to protecting their – & everyone’s – #HumanRight to a clean, healthy & sustainable #ocean environment.

Our side event at #UNOC3 will explore challenges & solutions alongside coastal communities, NGOs, govts & civil society orgs. Follow along for updates! 👇👇

#CoastalCommunities are at the intersection of #HumanRights abuses & #ocean protection. At #UNOC3, we're supporting a high-level side event bringing #CoastalCommunities & #OceanDefenders together with civil & public sectors, & govt reps, to explore challenges and solutions 👇👇