Ocean Decade Alliance

To stimulate the ambitious global ocean science agenda of the Ocean Decade, the Ocean Decade Alliance was established to leverage a network of eminent partners that can lead by example to catalyze support for the Decade through targeted resource mobilization, networking, and influence.

The Ocean Decade Alliance is a global platform that occupies a high-profile and unique niche, focusing on action and the shared development of solutions. Its mandate is unparalleled and aims to support resource mobilization for ocean science in all its manifestations to achieve the vision of the Ocean Decade and thus contribute to the 2030 Agenda.

At the highest level, the Alliance allows members to be part of a collective, global, UN-led effort to resolve some of the world’s most pressing challenges. Rather than being bystanders, Alliance members have the opportunity to shape the strategic implementation of the Ocean Decade and are recognized as global leaders supporting ocean science. The Alliance also facilitates formal and informal networking – both amongst other members of the Alliance and with stakeholders seeking resources, leading to new collaborations for joint funding or initiatives.

The Alliance has a diverse, yet relatively small, membership. Membership is by invitation, based on a demonstrated and sustained commitment to the vision of the Ocean Decade and commitment of significant in-kind or financial support to Decade Actions or coordination costs. It is primarily at the institutional level; however, high-profile individuals within member organizations can choose to be recognized as Ocean Decade Patrons and thus have their individual commitments to the Ocean Decade recognized. Importantly, the Alliance creates space for the emergence of new leaders within the ocean community that come from a diversity of profiles.

UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) coordinates the Ocean Decade on behalf of the UN system and leads the establishment of the Alliance. For more information on becoming a member of the Ocean Decade Alliance, please contact:

Julian Barbière
Head, Marine Policy and Regional Coordination Section
Global Coordinator, Ocean Decade
UNESCO-IOC
j.barbiere@unesco.org

• H.E. José Maria Pereira Neves, President of the Republic of Cabo Verde
• H.E. Wavel Ramkalawan, President of the Republic of Seychelles
• H.E. Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, President of the Republic of Portugal
• H.E. Surangel Whipps Jr., President of the Republic of Palau
• H.E. Jonas Gahr Støre, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Norway
• H.E. Dr William Ruto, President of Kenya
• His Serene Highness Prince Albert II, Sovereign Prince of Monaco
• Her Royal Highness Princess Lalla Hasnaa, President, Mohammed VI Foundation for Environmental Protection
• Ms. Inger Andersen, Executive Director, United Nations Environment Programme
• Dr. Mathias Jonas, Secretary-General, International Hydrographic Organization
• Ms. Wendy Schmidt, Co-founder, Schmidt Ocean Institute
• Mr. Kjell Inge Rokke, Owner, REV Ocean
• Mr. Lorenzo Bertelli, Executive Director, Prada Group
• Mr. Yohei Sasakawa, Chairman, The Nippon Foundation

• Cabo Verde
• Canada
• Federal Republic of Germany
• Kingdom of Norway
• Kingdom of Sweden
• Republic of Kenya
• Republic of Korea
• Republic of Portugal
• Republic of Seychelles
• Republic of Palau
• International Hydrographic Organization
• International Seabed Authority
• United Nations Environment Programme
• Great Barrier Reef Foundation
• Mohammed VI Foundation for Environmental Protection
• Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation
• Schmidt Ocean Institute
• Officine Panerai
• Fugro
• Prada Group
• The Nippon Foundation