In this interview, Naka Kondo, editorial lead of the World Ocean Initiative, engages with the Pritzker Prize-winning architect to discuss the pavilion’s approach to sustainability, innovation, and its envisioned second life beyond the Expo

Stratification is a key threat to these foundational organisms, while sea-ice loss at the poles poses an additional threat

Participants in this "How to" workshop explored ways to design policy frameworks that incentivise waste reduction, support circular economy models and strengthen global supply chains.

The effective management of marine protected areas (MPAs) requires deft strategy and vigilant practice to conserve marine ecosystems and biodiversity within designated zones.

Increased focus is being given to new breed of sea walls that can better serve the ocean—not just humans.

This session focused on how to value coastal ecosystems to drive investment in nature-based solutions and catalyse a sustainable blue economy.

Investing in small-scale fisheries strengthens global nutrition, protects biodiversity and builds climate resilience.

Open data also key to protection and equity.

Tom Pickerell, global director of the Ocean Program for World Resources Institute discusses why holistic ocean management is essential to protect marine ecosystems, tackle illegal fishing, and sustain livelihoods.

Vidar Helgesen points to progress at a “very difficult time for multilateralism”, but describes the overall picture for the ocean and SDGs as “grim”

Connecting the dots with data

Shipping is among the most hard-to-abate sectors, emitting a billion tonnes of carbon dioxide annually while transporting 90% of global trade – and its economic significance makes a sustainable transition all the more crucial.

The global shipping industry plays a crucial role in world trade, with 90% of all goods transported by ship, and approximately 50,000 commercial ships worldwide. However, the industry is facing pressure to decarbonize; it produces 3% of global emissions, roughly equivalent to the entire country of Japan.

Science focus in 140-mile Epic Swim Maui event sees data gathered on everything from microplastics and forever chemicals to the quality of the island’s groundwater

A panel came together to discuss the challenges of an agreement that was ten years in the making

Global efforts are slowly mitigating the environmental impact of fisheries and aquaculture, yet the welfare of individual aquatic animals remains overlooked, writes Catalina Lopez, director of the Aquatic Animal Alliance at Aquatic Life Institute.

By Jacqueline Savitz, chief policy officer, Oceana