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Ocean Rights
We aim to embed an ethical relationship between humanity and the Ocean in global governance. We envision a relationship where human activities respect the Ocean’s ecological capacities; economic models prioritise long-term health over short-term gains; Indigenous wisdom and scientific knowledge drive policy and action; and humanity embraces a collective shift in behavior, honoring our responsibilities as caretakers of the Ocean.
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Our ultimate Goal: International law recognises and respects the inherent rights and intrinsic value of the Ocean.
IUCN motion
We drafted an IUCN Motion ‘Advancing an ethical human-Ocean relationship,’ co-sponsored by Panama and Vanuatu, and accepted for the 2025 World Conservation Congress.
Whale personhood
We developed a legal assessment to advance legal personhood for Whales in the Pacific and provided input to the He Whakaputanga Moana (Declaration for the Ocean) and provided pro bono consultancy to develop a comprehensive legal strategy and model legislation for implementing Whale personhood in the Pacific.
Our strategic intentions
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​Organising and scaling the Ocean Rights Movement
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Operationalising Ocean Rights by ensuring its implementation
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Developing new laws and policies that recognise and respect the Ocean’s inherent rights and intrinsic values
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