Mena Oceans

As part of the Sustainable Shipping Initiative Global Members’ meeting in the UAE, the MENA Oceans Initiative by Goumbook convened a select group of regional…

Coastal eutrophication is a global concern, but its drivers differ sharply across regions. In many marine basins, agricultural runoff is the primary source of nutrient…

Launched at the Blue Economy and Finance Forum (BEFF) Monaco, a Special Event preceding the Third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) 2025, Phase 1 of…

Delivering a Regional Ocean Action Agenda The MENA Oceans Summit 2025 was convened by Goumbook under the patronage of the UAE Ministry of Climate Change…

Contributed by Distant Imagery Solutions, MENA Oceans Network Member. Mangroves are among the most effective natural systems for carbon sequestration, coastal protection, and biodiversity support…

Contributed by International Coalition for Sustainable Infrastructure (ICSI); MENA Oceans Network Member. Ports are critical elements of global infrastructure and trade, facilitating almost 90% of…

The MENA Oceans Initiative by Goumbook will host the MENA Oceans Summit 2025 under the patronage of the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment…

Contributed by Ignace Beguin Billecocq, Executive Director, Mangrove Breakthrough; Advisory Board Member – MENA Oceans Initiative In June 2025, the Mangrove Breakthrough unveiled a bold…

Contributed by Ms. Taiba Alamoudi, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Domain Specialist – MENA Oceans Network In a remarkable discovery, a scientific expedition…

Contributed by International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI), Founding Member – MENA Oceans Network A major new regional assessment launched on 12th June 2025 at Nice…