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.
Connecting People, Art, and Oceans: Championing Conservation at the 2025 IUCN Congress
The IUCN World Conservation Congress brings together thousands of leaders and decision-makers from governments, non-profit organizations, civil society, Indigenous groups, and the private sector to shape global conservation policy and action. This influential gathering serves as a platform to share knowledge, build partnerships, and advance initiatives that protect our planet’s biodiversity.
As a member of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation was honored to take part in the Congress, joining a global community of leaders, organizations, and changemakers committed to protecting nature and advancing sustainable futures.
