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10 Year Progress Report
Assessing a Decade of International Commitments to Sustainable Ocean Action: A Global Stocktake of the Our Ocean Conference
A Message From the OOC founder and former US Climate Envoy and Secretary of State John Kerry
We are excited to present the first Our Ocean Conference Progress Report, marking another significant milestone in our journey towards a sustainable ocean.
A Decade of Ocean Stewardship
We’ve examined the implementation status and impact of over 2,600 voluntary commitments made through the conference platform, representing $160 billion in pledged funds dedicated to protecting our planet's vital marine ecosystems.
Protecting Our Planet's Vital Resource
The Our Ocean Conference is a crucial platform for coordinating global ocean protection efforts, generating thousands of commitments and billions in funding to protect marine ecosystems and well-being.
First Annual Report on OOC Commitments
In this inaugural annual report we’ve assessed global commitment progress and implementation, setting a precedent for transparency and accountability in ocean governance.
Consistent Growth and Key Findings
The Our Ocean Conference mobilized 2,618 commitments across all ocean basins, securing $160 billion in financial pledges, with 81% of commitments either completed or in progress by early 2025.
Success in Commitment Implementation
The Our Ocean Conference has proven successful in generating ocean health commitments and accelerated action is now crucial to meet the 2030 deadline for conserving 30% of the global ocean.
Sources Supporting Analysis of the Our Ocean Conference’s Impact
This section provides a comprehensive list of sources cited throughout the report, documenting the research and data that support the analysis of the Our Ocean Conference's impact and achievements.
Supplementary Commitments Data
The following supplementary materials provide additional context and detailed information that supports the main findings and analysis presented in the report.
