Initiatives

Get to know our initiatives
Advising governments

Oceano Azul Foundation is a facilitator, mediator, and convenor of government, and non-government organisations.

Azores Expeditions

Working together to leave a permanent mark on the conservation of these unique and fragile ecosystems.

Blue Azores

Protecting, promoting, and valuing the blue natural capital of the Azores.

Developing the Concept of Natural Capital

The value of the biosphere, and marine nature, needs to increase drastically if we are to be successful in its conservation and restoration.

Earth Day

The ocean is our land.

EU Blue governance

Europe and its Institutions (Commission, Parliament, Council and Court of Justice) are keystones in moving the needle on the international ocean agenda.

Friends of Ocean and Climate

An informal and inclusive group that provides a space for Parties and civil society organisations to discuss how to advance ocean-climate action.

Ocean Alive

Fisherwomen inspiring and leading their communities for ocean sustainability.

Portugal Ocean Fellowship

Capacity Sharing Programme on Sustainable Ocean Governance and Blue Economy

Rise Up – a blue call to action

A joint appeal from civil society to governments and companies to commit to bold and urgent action to restore the ocean.

Selvagens Islands Nature Reserve

The expansion of the Selvagens Islands Nature Reserve created the largest fully protected Marine Protected Area in the North Atlantic.

UN Ocean Conference 2025

The third UN Ocean Conference is a defining moment for global ocean policy.