Climate Change
Rebuilding for Mother Ocean…
This is a time for unity and caring for others. It is also a time to anticipate what challenges the future holds, and to plan ahead for the recovery after the pandemic.
Invest in a Healthy Coastal Ecosystem
Invest in a healthy coastal ecosystem, it will enhance human well-being. And, it will pay us back many times over.
The Climate Strong Islands Declaration
Today, The Ocean Foundation is proud to stand with island communities on their path for self-determination, climate resilience and local solutions.
Measuring Ocean Acidification in Panama
In a world destined for climate change, if you aren’t monitoring it, you won’t know the train is coming until it hits you…
The Disruption of the Ocean by Climate Change
The ocean hums with life in an interconnected web, from the tiniest sea butterflies to the great blue whales. Each whale plays a role in the delicate ecological balance of …
Key Takeaways of the Latest IPCC Report
On September 25, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released its “Special Report on the Ocean and Cryosphere in a Changing Climate” (the Ocean and Ice Report) to report on …
Press Release on the IPCC Special Report on the Ocean and Cryosphere in a Changing Climate
September 25, 2019 – This morning in the Principality of Monaco, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released the Special Report on the Ocean and Cryosphere in a Changing Climate …
How to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint in the Car
Some days, it feels like we spend most of our time in cars— commuting to and from work, running errands, driving carpools, taking a road trip, you name it. While …
How to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint When You Travel
Do you fly a lot? Although aviation is a relatively small industry, it accounts for 4-9% of the total climate change impact of human activity and is likely to double …
How to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint at the Office
How can you be efficient if your workspace isn’t? We believe that an energy efficient office makes for an efficient workforce! So, put your procrastination to good use, make your …
The Green New Deal and the [New] Blue Economy
All of the talk about the “Green New Deal” and what that means, what it encompasses, and what it would take to achieve its vision, even if the specific strategies …
My Year of Islands
Dear Friend of the Ocean, For me, 2017 was the year of the island, and thus of expanded horizons. The year’s site visits, workshops and conferences took me to islands …
