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Coventry said that with its “Forward Together” strategic plan, Panam Sports is listening to its NOCs and collectively shaping its future, including in key areas such as athlete support, good …

Drawing on his own experience, and having seen first-hand how sport can empower young people, Moussa encourages them to recognise their potential and take the lead: To young people everywhere: …

Bali, Indonesia – More than 40 disaster risk reduction practitioners, tsunami experts, government officials, and community facilitators gathered in Bali, Indonesia, to strengthen tsunami preparedness across the North-West Indian Ocean region and …

Led by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO, in collaboration with the UNESCO World Heritage Centre, the three-year project supports global efforts to strengthen the resilience of MPAs to …

The ocean connects us all, across borders, generations, and communities. Protecting it is a responsibility that calls for collective action. First launched in 2024, the partnership between UNESCO and Luna …

This June 2026, the Group of Experts on the Scientific Aspects of Marine Environmental Protection (GESAMP) Working Group (WG) 41 on ‘Ocean Interventions for Climate Change Mitigation’ met at the …

A historic first for Africa  Hosted by the Government of Kenya in Mombasa from 16-18 June 2026, OOC11 marks the first Our Ocean Conference to take place on African soil, convened under …

Why this webinar mattered The Wider Caribbean encompasses both tropical and sub-tropical ecosystems, from coral reefs to mangrove forests and seagrass beds, each supporting rich and distinctive biodiversity. Protecting these …

The latest additions bring the total number of Athlete Role Models to 36, following an initial group of 31 Athlete Role Models announced in mid-April 2026. The group features Olympic champions …

IOC President Kirsty Coventry is clear that she fully understands the responsibility she holds as a role model, whether as a former athlete or in her role at the head of the …