Vartul: The Learning Circle/Naidiri Marine Biodiversity Park. 

Fiji

An Indigenous youth-led ocean literacy program integrating traditional and scientific knowledge. It empowers students and communities to understand coral reef ecosystems through peer-led education, expeditions, and hands-on learning across Fiji.

VeryNile

Egypt

Africa’s first large-scale Nile-based initiative turning river waste into livelihoods. Local fishers collect and recycle river plastics before they reach the sea, creating green jobs and promoting circular economy models across Upper Egypt.

Husna Amima
Msola

Colombia

A holistic community-led model combining coral restoration, sustainable fishing, eco-tourism, and financial inclusion. It empowers local divers and women to restore reefs and build economic resilience across the Kilwa Seascape.

Association for Community
Awareness

Cameroon

A youth-driven campaign engaging 200 young leaders in five coastal communities in Limbe. Combining education, cleanups, and the “Ocean Biodiversity Cup” football tournament, it turns conservation into a source of pride and action.

Nadine Wahab

Cairo, Egypt

A pioneering national network uniting sustainability practitioners across Egypt to share resources, amplify impact, and collaborate on joint action. The initiative promotes collective, non-competitive environmental stewardship, strengthening ties between Red Sea and Mediterranean projects.

Oceanography centre

Cyprus

A modular wet lab transforming a shipping container into a marine research and education hub. The “ClimatePod” empowers scientists and students to monitor Mediterranean warming and ocean acidification while engaging local communities.