Ocean Elders was established to foster collaboration in ocean conservation.

Its distinguished members include

Ocean Elders was established to foster collaboration in ocean conservation.

Its distinguished members include Sir Richard Branson, Jackson Browne, Dr. Rita Colwell, Jean-Michel Cousteau, Dr. Sylvia A. Earle, Graeme Kelleher, Sven Lindblad, Her Majesty Queen Noor, Nainoa Thompson, Ted Turner, Captain Don Walsh, and Neil Young.

The Global Women’s Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and Beyond, hosted virtually by the Women’s Earth and Climate Network (WECAN) from June 23-28, 2025, convened over 125 grassroots

The Global Women’s Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and Beyond, hosted virtually by the Women’s Earth and Climate Network (WECAN) from June 23-28, 2025, convened over 125 grassroots and frontline women leaders, advocates, and policymakers from 50 countries. Across 25 panels, participants shared diverse visions and strategies for a just and healthy world.

A key panel, "What’s Ahead: Collective Action for Climate Justice: Part 2," held on June 28th, featured Jacqueline Patterson, Shirley Krenak, Natalia Greene, and Casey Camp-Horinek.

Explore Assembly resources here, including videos like "Women Ending the Era of Fossil Fuels" here and "Indigenous Knowledge is a Climate Solution" here. Learn more here.

Global Fishing Watch (GFW), a free online tool from Oceana, SkyTruth, and Google, reveals the apparent fishing activity of over 35,000 commercial vessels globally. Regularly updated with data

Global Fishing Watch (GFW), a free online tool from Oceana, SkyTruth, and Google, reveals the apparent fishing activity of over 35,000 commercial vessels globally. Regularly updated with data since 2012, GFW publicly shares vital information to enhance ocean health, support fishery management, and combat illegal fishing. This revolutionary tool empowers governments, journalists, and citizens to track vessels, enforce rules, and protect marine ecosystems.

GFW uses public Automatic Identification System (AIS) data, collected by satellite and terrestrial receivers. Over 20 million data points are added daily, enabling GFW to track vessel movement and classify it as "fishing" or "non-fishing" activity.

Marine biologist Jackie Savitz argues that restoring ocean health can help feed the planet's hungriest

Marine biologist Jackie Savitz argues that restoring ocean health can help feed the planet's hungriest people. In an eye-opening talk, Savitz reveals the dire state of global fisheries and offers smart solutions to heal them, thereby increasing food supply for all.

As Vice President for U.S. Oceans at Oceana, Jacqueline Savitz brings a unique blend of marine biology, environmental toxicology, and two decades of policy experience. This background provides Oceana with sound scientific insight and a clear environmental vision.

Jacqueline Novogratz's *The Blue Sweater* shares insightful stories and unforgettable characters. These range from women dancing in a Nairobi slum and unwed mothers starting a bakery, to

Jacqueline Novogratz's *The Blue Sweater* shares insightful stories and unforgettable characters. These range from women dancing in a Nairobi slum and unwed mothers starting a bakery, to courageous Rwandan genocide survivors and entrepreneurs serving the poor against immense odds.

The book is an inspiring account of Novogratz's lifelong quest to understand global poverty and discover innovative solutions.

Beloved Communities, this overview is for a gathering of the Interfaith Moral Action on Climate.

Jacqueline

Beloved Communities, this overview is for a gathering of the Interfaith Moral Action on Climate.

Jacqueline Patterson, Director of the NAACP Environmental and Climate Justice Program and co-founder of Women of Color United, brings extensive expertise. Her career spans women's rights, racial and economic justice, HIV/AIDS, and environmental and climate justice. She has worked as a researcher, advocate, and activist, with roles at ActionAid, IMA World Health, and as a U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer in Jamaica.