KSLOF was proud to be one of 17 foundations that signed on to The Bouknadel Statement. This joint statement was launched at the 2022 United Nations Ocean Conference in Lisbon, Portugal, to raise awareness of the need to increase investment in ocean science to support sustainable development. The members of the Foundations Dialogue launched The Bouknadel Statement to affirm their commitment to invest in transformative ocean science. It recognizes the central role of the ocean in human health, safety, and wellbeing, and encourages the philanthropic community to increase their support of marine science and conservation. It also calls for foundations to recognize their unique role in supporting the co-design and communication of ocean science and urges them to help meet the ambitious goals of the Ocean Decade.
From Students to Stewards: A Full-Circle Moment for J.A.M.I.N.
There are certain faces you never forget.
Over the years, hundreds of students have stepped into mangrove forests with us through the Jamaica Awareness of Mangroves in Nature (J.A.M.I.N.) program. I may not always remember every name, but I remember the expressions — the hesitation before stepping into thick mud, the laughter when someone loses a shoe, the look of surprise when they catch that unmistakable sulfur smell rising from the mangrove soil…
