Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation
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October 22, 2024
After six months of being the Outreach Volunteer for the Living Oceans Foundation, where I created informative social media content like the “All About Mangroves” and “The Ocean & Us” video series, I’m excited to share my next step! I’m …
October 14, 2024
On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we recognize the invaluable contributions that Indigenous communities have made to marine conservation worldwide. Nowhere is this more evident than in the Pacific Islands, where for millennia, communities have practiced sustainable marine management through traditional systems such as kapu in Polynesia, tabu in Fiji, bul in Micronesia, and ra’ui in the Cook Islands. These ancient practices reflect a deep understanding of the environment and a commitment to protecting marine resources for future generations.
October 10, 2024
On September 25, 2024, world leaders, experts, and stakeholders gathered at the United Nations in New York for a pivotal High-Level Plenary Meeting on Sea Level Rise (SLR). The meeting was convened in response to the growing existential threat posed …
September 18, 2024
The Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation (KSLOF) recently took part in the Fourth Foundations Dialogue, held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from September 3-5, 2024. Hosted by the Fundação Grupo Boticário de Proteção à Natureza alongside key partners UNESCO Ocean and UNESCO, this gathering was part of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (the Ocean Decade). With over 30 global philanthropic foundations in attendance, the event focused on exploring strategic actions, pooling resources, and enhancing investments in ocean conservation. Participating in the Fourth Foundations Dialogue provided KSLOF with the opportunity to collaborate with leading voices in ocean conservation, discuss pressing marine issues, and develop strategies for the future.
September 11, 2024
As the new academic year begins, the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation is thrilled to introduce a range of innovative educational tools designed to inspire and engage your students. Our resources offer a diverse range of interactive classroom activities, …
September 4, 2024
The 2025 Science Without Borders® Challenge is now open, inviting young artists from around the globe to participate. This year's theme, "Marine Keystone Species," highlights plants and animals whose existence is essential to the health and balance of marine ecosystems. Why Focus on Marine Keystone Species? A keystone species plays a critical role in its ecosystem, much like the keystone in an arch. The ecosystem could collapse without these species, much like an arch would crumble without its keystone. These species aren't necessarily the most abundant or the largest, but their impact is profound. In the ocean, they might be a coral, a predatory fish, or even a specific type of algae, each playing a unique and irreplaceable role in their habitat.
August 29, 2024
As a committed member of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation is proud to actively contribute to global and regional conservation efforts. Last week, we had the opportunity to participate in two IUCN events in the United States: the IUCN-US Annual Meeting and the 8th Regional Conservation Forum for the United States. These events, held at Conservation International in Arlington, VA and online, brought together key stakeholders from across the nation to address transformative actions necessary for achieving a nature-positive future.
August 27, 2024
The Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation is honored to partner with the Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network (GCRMN) on the upcoming “Status of Coral Reefs of the World” report, which we plan to release next year. This report is an essential tool …
July 31, 2024
The Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation is proud to announce the release of the third issue of “Unite for Nature,” the IUCN Members magazine. As a dedicated member of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), we are …
July 24, 2024
During our time in Jamaica, we had the incredible opportunity to engage with the local community through our Jamaica Awareness of Mangroves in Nature (J.A.M.I.N.) program. One highlight of my visit was participating in an Open Day event hosted by our partners …
