Abu Dhabi Blue Carbon Demonstration Project

Improving the understanding of carbon sequestration and other ecosystem services that coastal and marine ecosystems provide in Abu Dhabi.

Completed Coastal Habitats

Blue Bijagos

Sustainable management of marine resources and improved livelihoods at MPAs in Bijagós Archipelago.

In progress Nature

Blue Carbon

This theme advances innovative nature-based coastal and marine climate solutions.

In progress Coastal Habitats

Blue Carbon in West Africa

This activity will develop a strategic blue carbon assessment for the West African region.

In progress Coastal Habitats

Blue Carbon Portal

This site provides a home for the international blue carbon community. It serves as a platform to share experiences and information...

In progress

Blue Finance

This project will continue to assist with the communication needs and expert advice needed by Blue Solutions.

In progress Coastal Habitats

Blue Forests Project

The Blue Forests Project is a global initiative focused on harnessing the values associated with coastal carbon and ecosystem services...

Completed Coastal Habitats

Blue Guardians

The Blue Guardians program is an international partnership to enhance climate resiliency for Small Island Developing States with a focus...

Completed Global

Blue Solutions

The Blue Solutions Initiative develops capacity and supports knowledge exchange on successful approaches to marine and coastal management.

15 Dec 2016 Nature

Boosting Blue Forests Education and Capacity Building

Aims to raise awareness & develop education activities for blue forests. Includes a digital learning platform & geo-referenced database.

Completed Nature

Circular Economy on the African Continent

Working in collaboration with the African Circular Economy Network and Footprints Africa to fill the gap.

In progress Pollution

Environmental Assessment Guidelines - a writing marathon

GRID-Arendal is managing the development of updated Integrated Enviromental Assessment guidelines for UN Environment

Completed Global

Fragility, Conflict and Security

Using information from Earth Observation technology to reduce environmental and human insecurity

In progress Global

H2020 - ResponSEAble - Ocean Literacy

ResponSEAble - Protecting the ocean: our collective responsibility, our common interest - Supporting the development of cost-effective ocean

Completed Nature

Indonesia High Integrity Blue Carbon Market

This project aims to provide technical support to Indonesia for the development of a Blue Carbon Market

In progress Nature

IW:LEARN

The goal of the project is to strengthen knowledge management capacity and promote scaled-up learning of disseminated experiences...

In progress Global

Mami Wata

This project applies and develops capacity on Integrated Ocean Management in countries of the African Atlantic coast.

In progress Nature

Marine and coastal satellite services to track environmental crime activities (MASTREC)

The MASTREC project focuses on the detection of trafficking of illegal rosewood from Madagascar and illegal charcoal from Somalia/Kenya.

In progress Global

NIMPA +

The 9,500 km2 Namibian Islands’ Marine Protected Area (NIMPA) is an iconic area of outstanding marine biodiversity.

In progress Nature

Nordic Blue Carbon

A research project funded by the Norwegian Environment Agency (2017-2020) on climate adaptation, carbon capture and long-term storage.

Completed Nature

Norwegian Blue Forests Network (NBFN)

The network’s goal is to advance the blue forest approach in addressing climate change and meeting the SDGs

In progress Coastal Habitats

Oceanic Blue Carbon

Responding to the call from the UN Environment and the Global Environment Facility for innovative actions to help address climate change...

In progress Coastal Habitats

PANORAMA - Solutions for a Healthy Planet

PANORAMA is a global partnership initiative to document and promote examples of inspiring, replicable solutions across

Completed Nature

Peace building and Law of the Sea in the Pacific Ocean

This project works with 14 Pacific Islands Countries to finalise extended continental shelf boundaries.

In progress Global

Progress, Practice and People

Experiences in Ocean Governance from the Regional Seas

In progress Nature

Protected Area Solutions

This IUCN-led project is a four-year collaboration that addresses Aichi Target 11.

Completed

Reinforcing fisheries' governance in Guinea

This project aims to reinforce the fisheries’ governance in Guinea and control IUU fishing activities in its Exclusive Economic Zone.

In progress Nature

Research to Inform Inclusive Management of the Cayar and Ufoyaal Kassa-Bandial MPAs in Senegal

The Cayal and Ufoyaal Kassa-Bandial marine protected areas (MPAs) were created in 2004 in the north and 2020 in the south of Senegal.

In progress Nature

ResilienSEA – Resilient Seagrasses

The ResilienSEA project aims to enhance the scientific expertise and management of seagrass meadows in seven West Africa countries.

In progress Nature

Support to the Tehran Convention

Supporting the Interim Secretariat with the implementation of the Convention Program of Work and the organization of COP6.

In progress Nature

The FishGuard Initiative

Enhancing governments’ presence at sea through the provision of low-cost intelligent technological solutions and local capacity building.

In progress Nature

NBFN: De ti viktigste trendene fra 2023

2023 ble nok et rekordår for global oppvarming, tap av biologisk mangfold og naturkatastrofer, med store konsekvenser for samfunn og miljø

14 Feb 2024 Briefs

How to Meet New Global Targets in the Offshore Realms: Biophysical Guidelines for Offshore Networks of No-Take Marine Protected Areas

12 Aug 2021 Staff Publications

Ecosystem-Based Integrated Ocean Management: A Framework for Sustainable Ocean Economy Development

Ecosystem-Based Integrated Ocean Management: A Framework for Sustainable Ocean Economy Development

22 Apr 2020 Monograph

The Ocean and Us: How Healthy Marine and Coastal Ecosystems Support the Achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals

Ocean and coastal ecosystems provide us with resources and trade opportunities that greatly benefit human well-being.

26 Aug 2016 Monograph

World Ocean Assessment: Overview

This overview looks at the results of the first WOA in a framework that distinguishes driving forces, pressures, states, impacts and respons

19 May 2016 Monograph

Dead planet, Living planet: Biodiversity and Ecosystem Restoration for Sustainable Development

Biodiversity and ecosystem restoration for sustainable development. Biodiversity and ecosystems deliver crucial services to humankind...

03 Jun 2010 Rapid Response Assessment