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The Living Oceans Foundation Joins Global Ocean Leaders in Rio de Janeiro for the Fourth Foundations Dialogue

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The Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation (KSLOF) recently took part in the Fourth Foundations Dialogue, held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from September 3-5, 2024. Hosted by the Fundação Grupo Boticário de Proteção à Natureza alongside key partners UNESCO Ocean and UNESCO, this gathering was part of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (the Ocean Decade). With over 30 global philanthropic foundations in attendance, the event focused on exploring strategic actions, pooling resources, and enhancing investments in ocean conservation.

Participating in the Fourth Foundations Dialogue provided KSLOF with the opportunity to collaborate with leading voices in ocean conservation, discuss pressing marine issues, and develop strategies for the future.

Uniting for Nature: Living Oceans Foundation Engages in U.S. IUCN Events

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As a committed member of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation is proud to actively contribute to global and regional conservation efforts. Last week, we had the opportunity to participate in two IUCN events in the United States: the IUCN-US Annual Meeting and the 8th Regional Conservation Forum for the United States. These events, held at Conservation International in Arlington, VA and online, brought together key stakeholders from across the nation to address transformative actions necessary for achieving a nature-positive future.

Contributing to the 2025 Status of Coral Reefs of the World Report: A Call for Data

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The Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation is honored to partner with the Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network (GCRMN) on the upcoming “Status of Coral Reefs of the World” report, which we plan to release next year. This report is an essential tool …

Exploring Ocean Literacy: The Vital Role of Language Accessibility in Promoting Ocean Education and Environmental Awareness

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As a passionate advocate for ocean conservation, I recently had the privilege of translating the first book in the Khaled Bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation’s Reefs at Risk Activity and Coloring Book series on coral bleaching from English to French. This experience …

KSLOF Partners with CORDAP to Train the Next Generation of Coral Restoration Professionals

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We are proud to announce that the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation (KSLOF) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Coral Research and Development Accelerator Platform Foundation (CORDAP). This formal agreement was signed by HRH Princess Hala bint Khaled bin Sultan, President of KSLOF, and Professor Carlos Duarte, the CEO of CORDAP Foundation, during the Champions for Coral Innovation Accelerator Gala held at the Science Museum in London.

This agreement marks the beginning of a strategic partnership to train the next generation of coral restoration professionals. The collaboration focuses on building capacity and enhancing educational initiatives for coral reef restoration. By sharing best practices and training practitioners, the partnership aims to improve the effectiveness of coral reef restoration efforts around the world.

Introducing a New Teacher’s Guide: “Ecosystems of The Bahamas”

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We are thrilled to announce that our partners, Friends of the Environment (FRIENDS), have launched Ecosystems of The Bahamas, the newest teacher’s guide highlighting the Bahamian environment. Designed for use in high school classrooms, Ecosystems of The Bahamas contains background information, labs, and classroom activities that comprehensively cover the major Bahamian ecosystems, highlighting key species, ecosystem services, threats, and conservation measures. The Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation is proud that a couple of our lesson plans on mangrove forests are included in this teacher’s guide, which will be used in high school science classrooms across the country.