Blue Carbon Partner Organisations

We protect Australia’s natural environment and heritage sites. We help Australia respond to climate change and carefully manage our water and energy resources. The new department has been established to deliver on the Government’s climate change and energy agenda and protect Australia’s environment and water resources.

https://www.dcceew.gov.au/

As part of the Ministry of Environment and Energy, the Vice-minister for Water and the Ocean is responsible for the conservation and promotion of the sustainable use of water, coastal and marine resources through the coordination of policies, strategies and plans among the competent institutions towards the integrated management of resources, promoting the participation of various sectors that allow comprehensive approaches in the management of water, marine and coastal resources.

https://www.presidencia.go.cr/

The primary role of the Ministry of Economy is to support the Government of Fiji in the efficient and effective management of the national economy consistent with the sustainable achievement of the Government’s vision for the nation. To achieve this, the Ministry will ensure that prudent fiscal policies and practices are in place in order to strengthen financial and macro-economic stability.

https://www.economy.gov.fj/

Started as the Ministry of Environment and took on several other names over the years. The Ministry is responsible for State Environmental Policy (Preservation of Biodiversity, Climate Kyoto Protocol Application, Environmental Control of industries, etc.), Transportation (air, road, railway and sea regulation departments), Sea, and Housing Policy.

https://www.facebook.com/Ecologie.Gouv

The Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (Kementerian Kelautan dan Perikanan, KKP) is a government ministry that organises marine affairs and fisheries within the Indonesian government. It's functions are to develop, establish, and execute marine affairs and fisheries policies, asset management, supervision of execution of marine affairs and fisheries activity, provide technical support and supervision with regional level and executor of national level technical assistance.

https://kkp.go.id/

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https://www.presidence.gov.mg/

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https://www.presidence.gov.mg/

The Ministry of Climate and Environment has a particular responsibility for carrying out the environmental policies of the Government.

https://www.regjeringen.no/en/dep/kld/id668/

Climate Change and Development Authority (CCDA) is a new government entity that is now undergoing transition from the former Office of Climate Change and Development (OCCD). CCDA coordinates the Climate Change efforts of the Government of Papua New Guinea, a continuation of basically where the former OCCD left off. It is the coordinating entity for all climate change related policies and actions in the country.

https://www.ccda.gov.pg/

The Ministry of the Sea is a Portuguese government ministry responsible for the coordination of maritime policy and deals with fisheries, the merchant navy, exploitation of marine resources, regulation of marine conservation, planning, scientific research and technological development related to the oceans, promotion of an effective presence in territorial waters, as well as national participation in European and international bodies responsible for the design and monitoring of maritime policies

https://www.portugal.gov.pt/en/gc22

The Ministry of Agriculture, Climate Change and Environment of the Republic of Seychelles is charged with ensuring the constitutional right of every person to live in and enjoy a clean, healthy and ecologically balanced environment, the provision of a reliable, affordable and safe water and energy supply and build resilience against climate change and disasters.

http://www.meecc.gov.sc/

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The Ministry for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation is responsible for Somalia’s foreign, and International Cooperations policy. The Ministry is responsible for Somali relations with other countries and its main tasks are to promote Somalia’s interests internationally and contribute to realizing the Governments foreign policy objectives. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs also works closely with the other government institutions to ensure that Somalia speaks with one voice in the World.

https://www.mfa.gov.so/

The Ministry of Fisheries has an executive responsibility for marine-related work encompassing shipping & port industry, fisheries industry, fishing community & coastal city, marine environment, maritime safety, marine tourism & leisure activity and maritime territory.

https://www.mof.go.kr/en/index.do

In 2016, the UAE United Arab Emirates leadership expanded the role of the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment of Environment and Water, to manage all aspects related to international and domestic climate change affairs. The establishment of the newly named Ministry of Climate Change and Environment of Climate Change and Environment is an important milestone.

https://www.moccae.gov.ae/en/home.aspx

We are responsible for improving and protecting the environment. We aim to grow a green economy and sustain thriving rural communities. We also support our world-leading food, farming and fishing industries. Our broad remit means we play a major role in people’s day-to-day life, from the food we eat, and the air we breathe, to the water we drink.

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs

NOAA is an agency that enriches life through science. Our reach goes from the surface of the sun to the depths of the ocean floor as we work to keep the public informed of the changing environment around them. NOAA’s mission to better understand our natural world and help protect its precious resources extends beyond national borders to monitor global weather and climate, and work with partners around the world.

https://www.noaa.gov/

The AFD funds, supports and accelerates the transition to a fairer and more sustainable world. Focusing on climate, biodiversity, peace, education, urban development, health and governance, our teams carry out more than 4,800 projects in France’s overseas departments and territories and another 150 countries.

https://www.afd.fr/fr

Ministry of the Environment actively leads the government-wide policies for environmental conservation such as global environmental conservation, environmental pollution control, conservation and improvements of the natural environments, as well as ensuring safety in the research, development, and utilization of nuclear energy.

https://www.env.go.jp/en/index.html

AIMS applies science-based solutions to the key challenges in our tropical waters from Ningaloo in the west, across the Top End to the Great Barrier Reef. We do this with our partners across science, Traditional custodians and industry, applying knowledge where it has the greatest impact. The five-year Blue Carbon Seascapes project seeks to establish if tropical seaweeds could provide a nature-based solution to help reduce climate change effects.

https://www.aims.gov.au

DMCR takes responsibility for conservation, restoration, and sustainable management of Thailand’s marine and coastal ecosystems such as coral reef, seagrass, mangrove, and endangered marine species. The mission includes addressing coastal erosion, promoting local participation and enhancing biodiversity for long-term ecological and socio-economic resilience.

https://www.dmcr.go.th/home

Blue Ventures is a marine conservation organisation that puts people first. We support coastal fishers in remote and rural communities to rebuild fisheries, restore ocean life and build pathways to prosperity. Our work began two decades ago in Madagascar’s remote coastal communities and is growing globally. Across more than a dozen countries, we partner with traditional fishers and community based organisations to design, scale, strengthen and sustain fisheries management in communities.

https://blueventures.org/

Since 1987, Conservation International has worked to spotlight and secure the critical benefits that nature provides to humanity. Combining fieldwork with innovations in science, policy and finance, Conservation International has helped protect more than 6 million square kilometers (2.3 million square miles) of land and sea across more than 70 countries.

https://www.conservation.org/

E2E WAS FOUNDED IN 2014 BY TERYN WOLFE, FULBRIGHT RESEARCHER AND DIRECTOR OF E2E . E2E WAS CREATED TO SOLVE SOME OF THE GREATEST PROBLEMS OUR PARTNERS FACE TODAY BY BRIDGING THE GAPS BETWEEN THE CORPORATE AND DEVELOPING WORLDS. BY PARTNERING ACROSS SECTORS WE PROVIDE ACCESS TO RESOURCES, KNOWLEDGE AND MEASURABLE OUTCOMES THAT BRING TOGETHER A RANGE OF STAKEHOLDERS TO MAXIMIZE MUTUALLY BENEFICIAL RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN BUSINESS AND SOCIETY.

http://thee2efoundation.weebly.com/

EcoViva supports community-led social justice movements in Central America implementing innovative solutions to poverty, environmental degradation, and climate change. Vision Healthy ecosystems and thriving communities that offer a model for living well and in harmony with the earth.

https://ecoviva.org/

Greenfleet is a leading not-for-profit organisation and Australia’s first carbon offset provider, committed to protecting our climate by restoring our forests. We plant native biodiverse forests in Australia and New Zealand to restore critical ecosystems and capture carbon emissions on behalf of our supporters.

https://www.greenfleet.com.au/

Mangrove Action Project is an education-focused US-registered 501c(3) non-profit. We advise and work in partnership with mangrove-interested parties at all levels. MAP provides ‘Community-Based Ecological Mangrove Restoration’ best practice training and a ‘Marvellous Mangroves’ schools education curriculum. Beyond this we campaign for mangrove conservation; develop sustainable livelihoods for mangrove communities; network between mangrove-interested parties and run multiple outreach activities.

https://mangroveactionproject.org/

Founded in 1995, Restore America’s Estuaries is a national alliance of 10 coastal conservation groups dedicated to restoring and preserving America’s estuaries and coasts. Restore America’s Estuaries (RAE) is a powerful voice for coastal habitat restoration in the nation’s capital.

https://estuaries.org/bluecarbon/

Silvestrum was founded in 2008 in Europe, and expanded to the United States and the San Francisco Bay Area as Silvestrum Climate Associates, LLC in 2016. Our clients span the globe. We support local, national, and international governments, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and larger commercial firms across big and small projects focused on advancing climate mitigation, adaptation, restoration, resilience, and education.

https://www.silvestrum.com/

The Nature Conservancy began when leading scientists, committed citizens and dedicated leaders came together with a shared vision to protect and care for nature. Today, as we take on the most complex environmental challenges of our lives, our diverse staff, partners and members impact conservation across more than 70 countries and territories.

https://www.nature.org/en-us/

Our mission is to build a future in which people live in harmony with nature. From our experience as the world's leading independent conservation body, we know that the well-being of people, wildlife and the environment are closely linked. That's why we take an integrated approach to our work.

https://wwf.org/

Rare is the leading behavior change organization in the conservation world. For over 45 years and across 60 countries, Rare has motivated individuals, their communities, and their local leaders to adopt behaviors that benefit both people and nature.

https://rare.org/

Blue Marine Foundation exists to restore a healthy ocean by creating marine reserves, restoring vital habitats and stopping overfishing. Our mission is to see at least 30 per cent of the world’s ocean under effective protection by 2030. Our specialist unit called Blue Carbon, which is dedicated to raising the profile of the ocean as a climate change solution. Our vision is for blue carbon sinks and flows to be valued and protected for the carbon sequestration and other benefits that they provide

https://www.bluemarinefoundation.com/

For seven decades, Pew has developed creative ideas and taken calculated risks that have led to tangible improvements in people’s lives. Our experience has taught us that public-spirited individuals and organizations can achieve great success when they come together, exchange knowledge, and leverage resources. Although our projects vary in scale and scope, Pew maintains a consistent investment philosophy for all of our work—an approach driven by our history and values.

https://www.pewtrusts.org/en/

Fair Carbon is an organization at the forefront of blue carbon conservation and restoration, providing open-access resources to support the development of blue carbon projects around the world. Fair Carbon actively works to increase transparency in the blue carbon market, ensuring fair and equitable practices that benefit climate, biodiversity, and communities. Fair Carbon empowers stakeholders to protect and restore blue carbon ecosystems, contributing to a more sustainable future

https://www.faircarbon.org/#about-anchor

Fauna & Flora is a nature conservation charity protecting the diversity of life on Earth. For the survival of species and habitats, the planet and people. As the world’s first international conservation charity, Fauna & Flora has been shaping best practice in community-focused conservation for over 120 years. Today, the charity works closely with local conservation partners in almost 50 countries to protect habitats, revive the ocean, reduce extinctions and stop illegal wildlife trade.

https://www.fauna-flora.org/

The Ocean & Climate Platform (OCP) is an international network bringing together more than 100 organisations from civil society (non-governmental organisations, research institutes, foundations, local authorities, international organisations and private sector entities). Created in the run-up to COP21 in Paris, the OCP aims to promote scientific expertise on the major role played by the ocean and its ecosystems in the climate system, and to advocate for better consideration of these interactions

https://ocean-climate.org/en/home-4/

The Global Ocean Accounts Partnership (GOAP) is a global, multi-institutional partnership established to enable countries and other stakeholders to go Beyond GDP to measure and manage progress toward ocean sustainable development. Co-chaired by the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (Kementerian Kelautan dan Perikanan Republik Indonesia), Indonesia and Charles Darwin Foundation for the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, GOAP brings together governments, international organisations, and research i

https://www.oceanaccounts.org/about-the-global-ocean-accounts-partnership/

AGEDI works in close coordination with long-term partners Environment Agency- Abu Dhabi (EAD) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to maximise information exchange for improved decision-making at the local, national, regional and global levels. Today, UNEP champions AGEDI on an international level, while EAD supports AGEDI on a local level and helps pave the way for environmental sustainability efforts in developing countries across the Arab world.

https://agedi.org/

The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) envisions a more equitable world where forestry and landscapes enhance the environment and well-being all. CIFOR is a non-profit, scientific institution that conducts research on the most pressing challenges of forest and landscape management around the world. Using a global, multidisciplinary approach, we aim to improve human well-being, protect the environment, and increase equity.

https://www.cifor.org/

Mission driven science As one of the world's largest mission-driven multidisciplinary science and research organisations, we are focusing on the issues that matter the most: for our quality of life, for the economy and for our environment. When we all focus on the big things that really matter, Australian science and technology can solve seemingly impossible problems, and create new value for all Australians.

https://www.csiro.au/

We work worldwide for a future worth living. That is GIZ's vision and long-term goal. It offers tailor-made, economic and effective services for sustainable development.

https://www.giz.de/de/html/index.html

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KOEM plays a Key role in preserving marine ecosystem through collecting floating and submerged marine litter, National Marine ecosystem monitoring Program, designating and managing Marine Protected Area, monitoring the marine water quality, and operating the Marine Environment Information System.

https://www.koem.or.kr/site/koem/main.do

The Port and Airport Research Institute (PARI) is a National Research and Development Agency and has two main mottos: "Our research level is the world's top runner" and "Our research results are useful for actual projects". We are currently focusing on four R&D issues: "Mitigation and Restoration of Coastal Hazards," "Formation of a Vibrant Economic Society Foundation," "Conservation of Ocean Rights and Utilization of the Ocean," and "Creation and Utilization of Coastal Environments."

https://www.pari.go.jp/en/

From its beginnings in the promotion of shipbuilding and marine technology development, the Ocean Policy Research Institute now carries out research and think tank activities from both policy and science perspectives, aiming at the comprehensive management and sustainable development of the ocean so as to address a wide range of ocean problems and issues in a comprehensive and cross-disciplinary manner.

https://www.spf.org/en/opri/

Coordinated by Conservation International, IUCN, and IOC-UNESCO, the Blue Carbon Initiative is a global program working to mitigate climate change through the restoration and sustainable use of coastal and marine ecosystems (i.e., mangroves, tidal marshes, seagrasses and macroalgae).

https://www.thebluecarboninitiative.org/

The Blue Carbon Lab offers innovative research solutions for helping to mitigate climate change and improve natural capital, while also contributing to jobs, economic growth, capacity building and community wellbeing. The Blue Carbon Labs’ in-house expertise spans ecology, biogeochemistry, microbiology, environmental economics, modelling and mapping/remote sensing.

https://www.bluecarbonlab.org/

The Scottish Blue Carbon Forum was established in 2018 to help understand Scotland’s blue carbon habitats, their vulnerability to human and environmental impacts and their potential contribution as a nature-based solution. The Forum connects blue carbon experts from research institutions, non-government organisations and public bodies to exchange knowledge, progress blue carbon research and provide independent advice to Scottish Government to inform blue carbon policy development and delivery.

https://www.bluecarbon.scot/

CATIE, as an international organization with a unique combination of science, postgraduate education and innovation for development, has well-founded foundations and a clear guideline for action to create professionals with a and also contribute to the sustainable growth of communities.

https://www.catie.ac.cr/

Our distinctive Melbourne experience helps graduates become well-rounded, thoughtful and skilled professionals – making a positive impact across the globe. Our research helps solve social, economic and environmental challenges the world is facing today and into the future. We’re tightly connected with our communities, at home and around the globe – a connection that enriches our learning, teaching and research.

https://www.unimelb.edu.au/

Winrock International is a recognized leader in U.S. and international development, providing solutions to some of the world’s most complex social, agricultural and environmental challenges. Inspired by its namesake Winthrop Rockefeller, our mission is to empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity and sustain natural resources. Winrock is a nonprofit organization that implements a portfolio of over 140 agriculture, environment and social development projects in over 46 countries.

https://winrock.org

INVEMAR carry out basic and applied research of marine ecosystems of national interest in order to provide the scientific knowledge necessary for the formulation of policies, the decision making and the development of plans and projects for the sustainable management of resources, the recovery of the marine and coastal environment and the improvement of the quality of life of Colombians.

http://www.invemar.org.co/

Blue Carbon Research Center is a government-funded Research Center affiliated with the Seoul National University and was established as a research institute to advance Blue Carbon science in South Korea. Blue Carbon Research Center has participated in the Blue Carbon R&D Project and was in charge of researching the carbon cycle process in coastal regions.

https://benthos.snu.ac.kr/

Kunsan National University (KNU), in western Korea was established in 1978. We are advancing toward a university that reconsiders the competitiveness of the Korean marine industry by studying the status of the marine industry and contributing to the local community. KNU participated in the blue carbon R&D project from 2022 and will oversee research on the carbon cycle process in coastal areas.

https://www.kunsan.ac.kr/en/index.kunsan

The Global Ocean Decade Programme for Blue Carbon (GO-BC) will enhance our understanding of the ocean-climate nexus and generate new knowledge and solutions to mitigate the effects of climate change. Recognising the multiples roles that blue carbon ecosystems play beyond mitigation, including adaptation and resilience to climate change, allows GO-BC to address climate responses comprehensively, while supporting people and biodiversity.

https://www.go-bc.co.uk/

Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) provides significant expertise in a broad range of blue carbon-related research areas - from detailed understanding of biogeochemistry through to biodiversity implications and scenario modelling, as well as valuing changes in carbon budgets and societal implications. It has a substantial track record in the valuation and feasibility of blue carbon initiatives and the finance and societal implications of blue carbon schemes.

https://pml.ac.uk/

The Global Ocean Accounts Partnership (GOAP) is a global, multi-institutional partnership established to enable countries and other stakeholders to go Beyond GDP to measure and manage progress toward ocean sustainable development. Co-chaired by the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (Kementerian Kelautan dan Perikanan Republik Indonesia), Indonesia and Charles Darwin Foundation for the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, GOAP brings together governments, international organisations, and research i

https://www.oceanaccounts.org/about-the-global-ocean-accounts-partnership/

GRID-Arendal is a non-profit environmental communications centre. We transform environmental data into innovative, science-based information products and provide capacity-building services. We aim to inform and activate a global audience and motivate decision-makers to effect positive change. GRID-Arendal collaborates with the United Nations Environment Programme and other partners around the world.

https://www.grida.no/

The Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO (IOC) is the United Nations body responsible for supporting global ocean science and services. The IOC enables its 150 Member States to work together to protect the health of our shared ocean in order to achieve the global goals including the UN 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals, the Paris Agreement on Climate Change and the Sendai Framework on Disaster Risk Reduction.

https://ioc.unesco.org/

IUCN is a Union composed of more than 1400 Member organisations from governments and civil society organisations, who combine as a powerful global force in conservation policy and action. IUCN harnesses the experience, resources and reach of these members but also the input of more than 18000 scientists and experts, organised into the six IUCN commissions. This diversity and vast expertise makes IUCN the global authority on the status of the natural world and the measures needed to safeguard it.

https://www.iucn.org/

Partnerships in Environmental Management for the Seas of East Asia (PEMSEA) was created with a clear mission—to foster and sustain healthy and resilient coasts and oceans, communities and economies across the Seas of East Asia through integrated management solutions and partnerships. For over two decades, the organization has provided solutions for effective management of coasts and oceans across the shared seas of East Asia

http://www.pemsea.org/

The call for a “Pacific Island Development Forum” (PIDF) was endorsed by Pacific Island Leaders at the 2012 “Engaging with the Pacific” meeting held at the Westin International Hotel, Denarau, Nadi, Fiji, 23rd – 24th August 2012. The Official Communiqué recorded that the Leaders, “Endorsed the convening of the Pacific Islands Development Forum for the purpose of engaging leaders from key sectors in implementing green economic policies in PSIDS…”

http://www.pidf.int/

Forum Secretariat Mission Statement We support Forum Members to work together through deeper forms of regionalism in support of sustainable development, economic growth, good governance and security. We co-ordinate action by states and other stakeholders to achieve these objectives. Our focus is innovative, game changing initiatives for regional action. We promote an inclusive regional public policy approach to arrive at proposals for Leaders’ to consider and endorse.

https://www.forumsec.org

The Convention on Wetlands is the intergovernmental treaty that provides the framework for the conservation and wise use of wetlands and their resources. The Convention was adopted in the Iranian city of Ramsar in 1971 and came into force in 1975. Since then, almost 90% of UN member states, from all the world’s geographic regions, have acceded to become “Contracting Parties”.

https://www.ramsar.org/

SPREP is the regional organisation established by the Governments and Administrations of the Pacific charged with protecting and managing the environment and natural resources of the Pacific. The Headquarters is based in Apia, Samoa with other SPREP offices in Fiji, the Republic of the Marshalls Islands and Vanuatu. SPREP has around 150 staff recruited from around the Pacific region and the world, and has an annual budget of approximately USD35 million in 2022.

https://www.sprep.org/

The Commonwealth Blue Charter is an agreement by all 54 Commonwealth countries to actively cooperate to: → solve ocean-related challenges → meet commitments for sustainable ocean action.

https://thecommonwealth.org/bluecharter