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Coastal Communities Initiative @coastalcommunities.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

🌊 Coastal communities are the de facto stewards of marine ecosystems. WWF’s new report calls for action to support communities and acknowledge their conservation efforts as contributing to climate adaptation and biodiversity goals. View the report ⤵️

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Reefs, Rights and Resilience – Coastal Communities

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Coastal Communities Initiative @coastalcommunities.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

It’s been a busy month for fisheries governance! 🐟 In the article below, WWF’s Marina Gomei shares her reflections from #SSFSummit2026 and #COFI37, where one message stood out: it’s time to turn commitments into concrete action. 💪🌍 Read her reflections 👇

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FROM COMMITMENTS TO ACTION: Strengthening small-scale fisheries at the SSF Summit 2026 and COFI37 – Coastal Communities

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Coastal Communities Initiative @coastalcommunities.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Ahead of #COFI37, the #SSFSummit2026 highlighted key priorities for small-scale fishers: stronger fisher voices, opportunities for youth, action on climate change, recognition of women’s contributions and urgent implementation of the #SSFGuidelines. Governments must act now. 🌊

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Coastal Communities Initiative @coastalcommunities.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

WWF and other NGOs are appealing for decisive action ahead of #COFI37 to rebuild fisheries, enhance ocean governance and support coastal communities. Read the full joint statement of key recommendations below. 👇

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Advancing Sustainable Fisheries and Resilient Aquatic Food Systems: Joint NGO Recommendation fo

NGOs call for urgent action to rebuild fisheries, strengthen ocean governance and support coastal communities.

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Coastal Communities Initiative @coastalcommunities.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Coastal communities around the world are coming together through #learningnetworks to tackle the challenges of climate change and overdevelopment. 🌊🤝 These networks connect communities with local partners to share solutions and scale conservation action. Read more 👇

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PUTTING OUR HEADS TOGETHER: How community learning networks are delivering local conservation solutions – Coastal Communities

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Coastal Communities Initiative @coastalcommunities.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

🌊 Protecting the ocean starts with protecting the people who defend it. WWF recently supported two #OceanDefenders from French Guiana to share their experiences at the 1st European Forum of Environmental Human Rights Defenders. Learn more about their contributions to the conference 👇

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Enabling French Guiana’s Ocean Defenders to address European Forum – Coastal Communities

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Coastal Communities Initiative @coastalcommunities.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

❄️ Climate change is reshaping the Arctic as we know it. In Kugaaruk, local Indigenous Guardians patrol and monitor changes in ice, land and wildlife to keep their community safer and more resilient. Read more: bit.ly/4bKMVoO #TheCircleMagazine #ArcticConservation

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Protecting the pristine Kitikmeot region - WWF Arctic

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Coastal Communities Initiative @coastalcommunities.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

This #OurOceanConference, we showcase a hybrid investment vehicle co-designed by WWF-Madagascar to support biodiversity and community resilience in three seascapes. 🌊🌍 coastalcommunityledconservation.org/wp-content/u... @blueactionfund.org @oceanknigge.bsky.social #OurOceanKenya #OOC11

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Coastal Communities Initiative @coastalcommunities.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

This #OurOceanConference, we explore why coastal communities are our best allies in developing climate resilience and how WWF-Madagascar is scaling a smartphone-based innovation to help communities prepare for climate-related storms.📲 coastalcommunityledconservation.org/wp-content/u... #OOC11

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Coastal Communities Initiative @coastalcommunities.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

This #OurOceanConference, we're launching a policy brief that provides a blueprint for action based on how WWF is helping coastal communities use #NatureBasedSolutions and share their learning across the region. 🌊💪 coastalcommunityledconservation.org/wp-content/u... #OurOceanKenya #OOC11

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Coastal Communities Initiative @coastalcommunities.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

🌊 For decades, the ocean has shielded us from the worst impacts of climate change. But record-breaking marine heatwaves are pushing it to its limits. 🌡️ We need to rapidly scale nature-based solutions to protect ocean health and coastal communities. Read more: bit.ly/4obUrhw #WorldOceansDay

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🌊 Let's make 2026 a landmark year for the ocean

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Coastal Communities Initiative @coastalcommunities.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Coastal communities aren’t waiting for change – they’re leading it. 💪🐟 As climate & food security challenges grow, local leadership is building resilient futures for fishing communities. New in #BeaconsOfHope: South Africa’s story. story.futureoffood.org/beacons/south-africa

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Fisherpeople Mount an Ongoing Fight for Their Right to Thrive in Post-Apartheid South Africa

In post-apartheid South Africa, traditional fishing communities are organizing to reclaim their rights, protect biodiversity, and build a just, sustainable future from the sea. Discover their story of...

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Coastal Communities Initiative @coastalcommunities.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Proud to have supported these efforts to push forward the implementation of NDCs and steer conservations around the need for a #SustainableBlueEconomy at a meeting of #SmallIslandDevelopingStates in #Mauritius this week 🌊 @mariahonig.bsky.social

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Coastal Communities Initiative @coastalcommunities.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Social #equity is a key principle in marine #conservation. But how prepared is the conservation community to understand, assess & implement it? This new paper charts pathways for assessing #equity in marine conservation 👇 parksjournal.com/wp-content/u...

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Coastal Communities Initiative @coastalcommunities.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Want to know why #CoastalCommunities are so crucial for implementing and managing #NatureBasedSolutions to the climate crisis? We've got you covered! Watch this video from @mariahonig.bsky.social speaking with the brilliant Together for the Ocean at #COP30 👇👇👇 #OceanOptimism

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Coastal Communities Initiative @coastalcommunities.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Strengthening an equitable & inclusive Sustainable Blue Economy is key to unlocking climate finance for coastal communities, empowering enterprises that: 🌊 Are nature-positive 🌊 Support resilient livelihoods 🌊 Ensure food security 🌊 Advance gender equity 🌊 Drive climate action [1/3]

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Coastal Communities Initiative @coastalcommunities.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

"#CoastalCommunities have a vested interest to make sure that we're going to deliver the change that's needed, and they already have the solutions at their very fingertips." Discover more 👉 tinyurl.com/2n23e6wv @mariahonig.bsky.social #COP30 #ClimateResilience

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Coastal Communities Initiative @coastalcommunities.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Resilient #CoastalCommunities are vital to our shared future, protecting people, heritage & the oceans that sustain us. 🌊 WWF's supports 300,000+ rights holders across 178 sites to drive locally-led conservation, building climate resilience where it matters most💪 Discover more tinyurl.com/2n23e6wv

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Coastal Communities Initiative @coastalcommunities.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

🌊 EVENT at #COP30: Coastal & Marine Territories and Seascapes: Living Solutions for the Climate 🌍 Nov 17 | 15:20–16:10, People’s Circle Pavilion (Green Zone) Centring oceans, traditional communities & human rights in climate action. 🔗 Register here: tinyurl.com/3debzaw7

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Coastal Communities Initiative @coastalcommunities.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Heading to #IUCNcongress? With #COP30 fast approaching, we’re highlighting our top pick of events exploring avenues for advancing #CoastalCommunity resilience & conservation action through locally-led adaptation 👀👇👇 Explore the full agenda here 🌊 iucncongress2025.org/programme

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Coastal Communities Initiative @coastalcommunities.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

At the Otranto Journalism Festival, @wwfmediterranean.bsky.social spotlighted the need to drive for #climate dialogues that listens to the voices of and supports underrepresented groups, exploring the intersection between climate justice and sustainable #fisheries. 🌊🐟🌍 shorturl.at/0Cw3U

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WWF Mediterranean @wwfmediterranean.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

Coastal communities in the #Mediterranean face challenges but hold the keys to #resilience. In #Salento, #WWFMediterranean links marine protection, sustainable fishing & inclusion. 🌊💙 Read more: www.mondoemediterraneo.eu/with-wwf-med...

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Coastal Communities Initiative @coastalcommunities.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

A major milestone in #Indigenous-led conservation: the Melanesian Ocean Reserve, the world’s largest multinational marine reserve, was announced at the #Pacific Islands Forum last week🌊 It protects the ancestral waters of Vanuatu, Solomon Islands & PNG, led by communities who call them home. 🌺🌏

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Coastal Communities Initiative @coastalcommunities.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

Have you connected with us on #LinkedIn? Follow our efforts to accelerate and scale the implementation of effective, community-led #conservation approaches worldwide. Together, we can pave the way for empowered and resilient #CoastalCommunities🤝 www.linkedin.com/company/wwf-...

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Coastal Communities Initiative @coastalcommunities.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

In a major signal of hope for communities across the world who are most vulnerable to #ClimateChange - including #CoastalCommunities - the International Court of Justice has clarified the duties of countries to protect the earth's #climate system, protecting both people and nature 🤝

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Coastal Communities Initiative @coastalcommunities.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

Hear from our Initiative Lead @mariahonig.bsky.social talking about #WWF's approach to working with #CoastalCommunities, the impact that the dedicated teams who contribute to the Coastal Communities Initiative have on the ground, and the optimism we have for the future 🙏

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Coastal Communities Initiative x Climate Acceptance Studios

YouTube video by WWF Coastal Communities Initiative

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Coastal Communities Initiative @coastalcommunities.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

A 3 day learning exchange supported by WWF-Malaysia & WWF-Coral Triangle saw 50+ participants from #CoastalCommunities, local authorities & conservation orgs in the Sulu #Sulawesi Seascape come together to share knowledge on restoring & conserving #marine ecosystems via Nature-based Solutions! 🌊 🌱

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Joint Media Release - Transboundary Learning Strengthens Coastal Community Resilience

Participants in turtle hatchery at Sipadan Island Park © Justice Khor / WWF-Malaysia 25 February 2025, Semporna: Sabah Parks in partnership with WWF-Malaysia, supported by the Semporna District Offi

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Coastal Communities Initiative @coastalcommunities.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

Dive into our latest newsletter for news and updates from across the CCI Network, including 👇 📚Transboundary learning in Sulu Sulawesi seascape 🌱Reviving ecosystems in Southern Apulia Landscape 💪Scaling deep in support of women & girls 📢Spotlighting the right to a healthy ocean at #UNOC3

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🌊 Coastal Communities Initiative Newsletter | Edition 4

The WWF CCI worked alongside Global Ocean Lead Scientist Nathan Bennett to spotlight the need to protect the fundamental human right to a healthy ocean at UNOC. Through a dedicated “Human Rights and…

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Coastal Communities Initiative @coastalcommunities.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

“We're talking about an #ocean that supports the food security, supports the livelihoods, supports the cultural identity of coastal communities, so when this ocean is degraded [...] this directly affects the rights of #SSFs” Divon Mwamba of #SWIOTUNA speaking at #UNOC3 👏👏

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Reporting from #UNOC3: Ocean Defenders 🌊 | SeaVoice

Reporting from #UNOC3: Ocean Defenders 🌊 Human rights and ocean health are interconnected. We speak with Divon Mwamba about his work as the Program Lead Officer at the South West Indian Ocean Tuna Fo...

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Coastal Communities Initiative @coastalcommunities.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

The Northern Mozambique Channel Region is recognised as a @UNEP World Restoration Flagship🏆 Supported by @WWF SWIO, improved #fisheries management, and #mangrove & #reef restoration are working to revive 4.85m hectares & uplift #community wellbeing 🎉 tinyurl.com/25664fdc

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WWF Ocean @wwf-ocean.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

🌱 WWF's work in SWIO region is a UNEP World Restoration Flagship! "Biodiversity protection, climate action, and economic development are deeply connected. To deliver our restoration goals, our ambition must be as big as the ocean we must protect.” #GenerationRestoration youtu.be/zwTxkpeOMSM?...

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Trailer: RESTORE the Indian Ocean’s Seedbed

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WWF Ocean @wwf-ocean.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

From new MPAs to progress on the #HighSeasTreaty, #UNOC3 delivered vital momentum for ocean conservation. But unless we tackle the #climatecrisis, marine ecosystems will continue to unravel. The ocean is sending distress signals—we must act before they are irreversible. wwf.panda.org/discover/oce...

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UN Ocean Conference puts ‘wind in the sails’ of ocean action

As the third UN Ocean Conference draws to a close, WWF is encouraged by the commitments made in a number of areas, but warns that the measure of success will be in delivery

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Coastal Communities Initiative @coastalcommunities.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

The Northern Mozambique Channel Region is recognised as a #UN World Restoration Flagship 🏆 Supported by WWF SWIO, the region is being restored via improved #fisheries management, and #mangrove & #reef restoration, reviving 4.85 mil hectares & uplifting #community wellbeing 🎉 tinyurl.com/25664fdc

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WWF Media Team @media.panda.org · 13/06/2025

#UNOC3 has put the wind in the sails that ocean action needs, says WWF, hailing progress on ratifying the High Seas Treaty, WTO Fisheries Subsidies Deal, support for a deep-sea mining moratorium, more marine protected areas and a Plastics Treaty. Read more now: wwf.panda.org/wwf_news/pre...

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Coastal Communities Initiative @coastalcommunities.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

Catch @mariahonig.bsky.social exploring the pressing challenges & pressures involved in coastal management, sharing insight on ways to support local leadership to drive lasting #CoastalCommunity resilience at the State of the Coastal Systems event today! 🌊👇 tinyurl.com/zn5huw6m #UNOC3

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Maria Honig @mariahonig.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

Mapuche community female rep sharing about the challenges for women in Chilean fishing community and that they will defend the laws of Indigenous people and their maritime territories which is currently under attack. "Our CTA is for women ocean rights to not be rolled back". #UNOC3

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Coastal Communities Initiative @coastalcommunities.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

Brainstorming ways to accelerate the implementation of the @fao.org #SSF Guidelines through #data systems that are inclusive & led by #fishers - key to advancing governance of #SmallScaleFisheries 📷 @mariahonig.bsky.social moderating the session! @wwf-ocean.bsky.social

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Maria Honig @mariahonig.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

"If you want to understand how to protect the ocean, look at these people on the stage to understand." Greta Aguilar, DG #IUCN. Let's take the decision today to protect and recognise #oceandefenders who are #EHRD. Sign the CTA #UNOC3

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Coastal Communities Initiative @coastalcommunities.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Kicking off our event at #UNOC3 with #OceanDefenders sharing their personal testimonies - brave, wise and important stories to hear on this global stage 🌊📣 @riseup4theocean.bsky.social @nathanjbennett.bsky.social

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Coastal Communities Initiative @coastalcommunities.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

How can #SSF contribute to 30by30? If the goal is to protect the ocean, then the government needs to protect those who are dependent on the ocean. Participation, recognition, and ensure we are in partnership and not jits stakeholders. #UNOC3 side event "Advancing equity in #SSF"

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Coastal Communities Initiative @coastalcommunities.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Launching a global coalition for #sharks and #rays here at #UNOC3! We need to turn the tide for these cornerstone species and with all hands on deck from governments, and the entire oceans community, we can!

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Emma Bryce @emmaanne.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

The UN Human Rights Council has just officially recognised plastic pollution as a threat to human rights. Here's a look at how plastic disproportionately affects Indigenous Peoples - and how they're fighting back dialogue.earth/en/pollution... @dialogueearth.bsky.social

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Indigenous Peoples fight to be heard at plastics treaty talks

Though disproportionately affected by plastic pollution, Indigenous Peoples are struggling to shape a global treaty on it

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Coastal Communities Initiative @coastalcommunities.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Youth are key actors in the implementation of #GBF targets, and yet we do not have access and support to attend conference like #UNOC-3 because of visa requirements and high costs. Nonetheless we are committed to it's delivering all targets @gbyn.bsky.social

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Coastal Communities Initiative @coastalcommunities.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

What strategic alliances are needed to embed #HumanRights in #ocean governance? @mariahonig.bsky.social of @wwf-ocean.bsky.social will explore the role of human rights actors in promoting accountability & supporting #CoastalCommunities at this #UNOC3 side event TODAY 🌊👇

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Maria Honig @mariahonig.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

Shakuntala Thilsted describing that a child in Bangladesh can name up to 50 species of fish they eat, showing how important diversity is to our diets #UNOC3

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Coastal Communities Initiative @coastalcommunities.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

Join the Coastal Communities Initiative Lead @mariahonig.bsky.social at this important discussion which seeks to unpack how co-designed data systems can transform #fisheries governance, ensure greater #sustainability & traceability, and shape #community-led management 👇 #SSFs

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