KEY OCEAN NETWORKS – Ocean Action Hub

Network	Type	About the Network
The Global Environment Facility’s International Waters Learning Exchange and Resource Network (GEF IW: LEARN)	Resource network	The GEF International Waters Learning Exchange and Resource Network promotes experience sharing and learning among GEF International Waters projects, country officials, implementing agencies, and other partners.
Stanford Center for Ocean Solutions	Research institution	The center’s goal is to catalyze research innovation and action to improve the health of the oceans for the people who depend on them most.
World Ocean Observatory	Advocacy	Through education, partnership, information exchange, public connection, and relentless communications, World Ocean Observatory is committed to building an expansive global community of Citizens of the Ocean to promote and conserve marine resources for the future of all mankind.
Ocean Sanctuary Alliance	Partnership on ocean	The Ocean Sanctuary Alliance (OSA) is a movement within the United Nations to achieve increased ocean protection by member states as part of Sustainable Development Goal 14. OSA is a partnership of nations and leaders from across disciplines whose mission is to restore and sustain the world’s ocean by securing national commitments to establish science-based marine sanctuaries.
ODIS Cat	UNESCO-IOC Ocean Data and Information System “Catalogue of Sources”	The ODIS “Catalogue of Sources” aims to be an online browsable and searchable catalogue of existing ocean related web-based sources/systems of data and information as well as products and services. It will also provide information on products and visualize the landscape (entities and their connections) of ocean data and information sources.
World Ocean Council	International business alliance	The World Ocean Council (WOC) is a global, cross-sectoral ocean industry leadership alliance committed to “Corporate Ocean Responsibility”, developed by and for the private sector, with a unique and multi-sectoral approach to address cross-cutting issues affecting ocean sustainable development, science and stewardship of the seas.
International Ocean Institute	Advocacy, Capacity building	The International Ocean Institute (IOI) is a world leading independent, non-governmental non-profit organisation conducting training and capacity building in Ocean Governance globally.
International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI)	Informal partnership between countries and organizations working to preserve coral reefs globally.	Recognizing that many countries face similar threats to coral reefs and related ecosystems as well as similar management problems, ICRI’s objectives are to encourage the adoption of best practice in sustainable management of coral reefs and associated ecosystems; build capacity and raise awareness at all levels on the plight of coral reefs globally.
Global Mangrove Alliance	A unique platform to bring together all stakeholders to accelerate a comprehensive, coordinated, global approach to mangrove conservation and restoration at a scale that matters.	The Global Mangrove Alliance is a commitment from the international community to reverse the loss of critically important mangrove habitats worldwide. Its founding members, Conservation International, The Nature Conservancy and World Wildlife Fund, will build upon the diverse skills and networks each organization brings to amplify existing efforts and drive increased attention to the critical role of mangroves in coastal systems.
Global Marine Community	Informal and non-partisan platform	The Global Marine Community serves as an informal and non-partisan platform for discussion and information-sharing within the Washington D.C. marine arena and beyond.
Conservation Alliance for Seafood Solutions	Conservation alliance	Connects more than 30 leading conservation groups that work with businesses representing over 80% of the North American grocery and food-service markets. Alliance members and collaborators work collectively to tackle challenges that are too big for any one organization or business to solve alone. Share expertise and develop tools that help businesses advance their sustainable seafood commitments for healthier, sustainable oceans.
OpenChannels	Knowledge hub	OpenChannels is the knowledge hub for the global community of practice on ocean planning, ecosystem-based management, and marine protected areas.
Plastic Pollution Coalition	Global coalition and advocacy platform	Aims to stop plastic pollution and its toxic impact on humans, animals and the environment. Founded in 2009, its 500+ member organizations and individuals seek to increase understanding of the plastic pollution problem and find sustainable solutions to live plastic-free.
Global Ocean Forum	International non-profit organization	The Global Ocean Forum is an international, independent, non-profit organization whose mission is to promote good governance of the ocean, healthy marine ecosystems, and sustainable development.
Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Action Platform	Action platform	The SIDS Action Platform has been developed to support the follow up to the Third International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS Conference), including through a partnerships platform, a partnerships framework, and a UN Implementation Matrix.
SeaWeb	International non-profit organization	SeaWeb envisions a world where all people understand and act upon the knowledge that a healthy ocean is vital to all life and essential to a sustainable future.
The Small Island Developing States Global Business Network (SIDS-GBN)	Online resource hub	SIDS-GBN is an online platform and resource hub to share best practices and lessons learned to forge greater collaboration among SIDS regional private sector organisations from the Atlantic, Indian Ocean and South China Sea, Caribbean and the Pacific.
IUCN Global Marine and Polar Programme newsletter	E-newsletter	This e-newsletter aims to update the wider marine community on IUCN Global Marine and Polar programme’s key events and activities.
10X20 Initiative	Global network of marine protected areas	The 10X20 Initiative’s aim is to create a thoughtful, coordinated global network of marine protected areas (MPAs) that achieves the 10 percent target to conserve biodiversity.
The Global Ocean Acidification Observing Network (GOA-ON)	Global network	GOA-ON is a collaborative international approach to document the status and progress of ocean acidification in open-ocean, coastal, and estuarine environments, to understand the drivers and impacts of ocean acidification on marine ecosystems, and to provide spatially and temporally resolved biogeochemical data necessary to optimize modeling for ocean acidification.
The Global Partnership on Nutrient Management (GPNM) online information portal	Online information portal	A global platform to steer dialogues and actions to promote effective nutrient management. The platform provides a knowledge hub, networking opportunities and promotes global discussions on sustainable nutrient management. Through the platform, users can interact and share information, lessons learned and tools, while GPNM partners can monitor progress on implementing activities related to the sustainable use of nutrients.
Global Ghost Gear Initiative	Global alliance	A global, cross-sectoral alliance committed to driving solutions to the problem of lost and abandoned fishing gear worldwide. Includes government agencies, the seafood industry, fishermen, NGOs and scientists. With projects around the world, GGGI’s efforts encompass: 1. data and evidence, 2. solutions projects and 3. best practice and policy.

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