The MENA Oceans Initiative forges strategic regional collaborations, that bring diverse stakeholder groups out of their silos to accelerate the pace of ocean action.
Addressing Regional Priorities: Our Approach
Our Key Pillars Include
H.E. Ms. Razan Al Mubarak
UN Climate Change High-Level Champion, COP28
As the planet’s greatest carbon sink, a healthy ocean is absolutely crucial to our survival. It can protect against the worst impacts of climate change, ensures the survival of rich marine biodiversity and is vital to the livelihoods for billions of people. The MENA Oceans initiative offers a valuable and regional framework with science-based actions that work towards a healthier ocean and limiting global warming. 
Advisory Board
Tatiana Abella
Founder, Goumbook
Ibrahim Al Zu'bi
Co-founder, Emirates Diving Association
Dr. Reem Al Mealla
Founder, NUWAT Research Bahrain
Ignace Beguin Billecocq
Nature Head, Ocean and Coastal Zones Lead, UN Climate Change High Level Champion's Team
John A. Burt
Associate Professor, Head of Environmental Studies, NYUAD; Co-director, Mubadala ACCESS Center
Carlos Duarte
Executive Director, G20 CORDAP; Distinguished Professor, KAUST
Dr. Ameer Eweida
CEO’s Senior Advisor, Saudi Red Sea Authority; Deputy Vice-Chair, West Asia, IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas
Jamila El Mir
Senior Advisor to HE Razan Al Mubarak - COP28 High Level Climate Champion, UN Climate Change High Level Champion's Team
Katherine Lester
Head of Office, UN UAE
Knowledge Partners
We Invite You to Join Our Collaborative Efforts
Join the MENA Oceans Network
Join the MENA Desalination Working Group
Partner on Blue Tech Innovation Lab
Host a Maritime Sectorial Deep Dive in your country
Join the Coastal Resilience Programme
Lead the 3rd Annual MENA Oceans Summit 2025
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