The Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation participated 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. Our CEO, Alexandra Dempsey, played an active role throughout the event, speaking at several sessions to share KSLOF’s experience and insights. She contributed to critical discussions on how foundations can work together to support inclusive ocean science and drive tangible conservation outcomes. The Foundation’s CCO, Liz Thompson, also attended and participated in discussions and working groups surrounding strategic communications for ocean science and conservation.