Our Blue Future

OBF is a multi-stakeholder alliance that catalyses an inclusive and sustainable blue economy in Western Indian Ocean. Join us today in accelerating an ISBE. For more information contact us at info@our-blue-future.org or visit our-blue-future.org. #OurBlueFuture

I represented Hon. H.E @HassanAliJoho, Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs @MiBeMa_2022 during the High-level Ministerial Roundtable on One Ocean Finance held on the margins of UNEA-7. The discussions focussed on the need to redesign ocean finance to ensure equity, guided by science, and powered by the great potential of blue economy. The Ocean as a global public good that delivers essential ecosystem services, requires proper valuation and investment to ensure its sustainable use; reversing the decline in ocean health, majorly constrained by a widening finance gap. As the Government of Kenya, the first country in Africa, prepares to host the 11th edition of Our Ocean Conference (OOC 11) from 16th to 18th June 2026, in Mombasa and Kilifi Counties, this event served as a platform to call upon all Governments, private sector, academia, civil society organizations and all stakeholders to shift from fragmented funding to a coordinated, system-wide: ocean finance facility.

The number of assessed species on the IUCN Red List is now 172,620, with over 48,000 threatened with #extinction. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™ is a critical indicator of the health of the world’s #biodiversity. iucnredlist.org

Our discarded plastic doesn’t disappear - it lingers, polluting our planet, and impacting people and nature🛑. But it’s not too late to act. Governments must act to #StopPlasticPollution. #UNEA7

🌊 High-level dialogue at #UNEA7 on Ocean Governance for a Resilient Future! Leaders from Seychelles, Jamaica, Fiji, Sri Lanka & France, plus UNEP & youth reps, discuss #30x30, #BBNJ & integrated action across #MEAs. 🌍💙 #BlueEconomy #Biodiversity

What a powerful start to the 13th #WIOMSA2025 Scientific Symposium🎉 From the warm welcomes to the keynote addresses, every moment highlighted our shared commitment to advancing ocean governance, regional cooperation, and sustainable development for the #WIO region.

🌊Join our special session at #WIOMSA2025 with WWF & GIZ, on Regional Ocean Governance. The discussions will include: Regional #OceanGovernance; lessons from the #NorthernMozambiqueChannel & the SWIOFC–@NCSecretariat Partnership: 🔗 More👇: symposium.wiomsa.org/.../uploads/20…

🌊The #Mediterranean hosted 360M tourists in 2024, projected to reach 635M by 2025. 🗺️Ecological vulnerability to tourism is rising across Med waters. Can #BlueTourism shift to a sustainable path? Read the report by the #BlueTourismInitiative 👉 shorturl.at/vgPqz

The day’s sessions concluded with a renewed commitment to advancing OBF’s mission, with strategic plans poised to shape future of OBF. The partners are set to enhance their collective impact & effectiveness, driving forward the shared purpose: 𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒐𝒈𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓!

This strong leadership combination brings the expertise and track record of delivery from both the non-profit/conservation and private/financial sectors – critical for OBF’s mandate and ambitions.

On 27th September, OBF held its Annual Strategic Workshop and first Annual General Meeting in Mombasa, Kenya, preceding the 13th @WIOMSA Symposium. The meetings convened a diversity of OBF Members from across the countries of the #WesternIndianOcean (WIO) region.

#WIOMSA2025 is officially here. Registration for the 13th WIOMSA Scientific Symposium kicked off today welcoming 1000+ delegates to Mombasa for a premier week connecting people, ocean science, and policy.

#WorldEnvironmentDay reminds us we're part of nature. Plastic pollution is threatening coastal livelihoods, biodiversity & food systems. OBF's #CircularEconomy #InnovationTeam focuses on: 🎯Eliminating waste 🎯Resource circulation 🎯Regenerating nature Join us in this journey

🌊Is coastal and ocean-based #tourism a threat or a driver of sustainability? June 5th in #Nice, we’re rethinking blue tourism at #OOSC2025. Science, policy & real solutions for people & planet!🌍 🔗ecounion.eu/en/is-coastal-… #BlueTourismInitiative

The Western Indian Ocean 🌊 is a living treasure — rich, fragile, and essential. Together, we can ensure that the #WesternIndianOcean thrives in all its natural brilliance. Let us live in ways that promote harmony with nature! #BiodiversityDay #OurBlueFuture

This #EarthDay, as we celebrate our planet, let's reflect on how we can promote harmony with nature. Join OBF today and contribute to a healthy, prosperous and resilient future for all in Western Indian Ocean region. Learn more: our-blue-future.org 📸GIZ/IKI Kwale Tanga

A new abstract submission record for #WIOMSA2025! 1190 abstracts were received - the highest number in WIOMSA’s history!