GLOBAL OCEAN DECADE (AUSTRALIA) LIMITED

GLOBAL OCEAN DECADE (AUSTRALIA) LIMITED, operating under the name Ocean Decade Australia, is a national not-for-profit organisation dedicated to fostering a sustainable ocean future for all Australian stakeholders. Established in 2021, the organisation serves as a pivotal platform to connect diverse ocean stakeholders across Australia through knowledge sharing, networking, and collaborative learning, aiming to promote ocean health and sustainable ocean-based wealth for present and future generations[1][2][3].

Vision and Mission

Ocean Decade Australia envisions achieving a sustainable ocean future that balances ecological health with social and economic well-being. Its mission is to recalibrate Australia’s relationship with the ocean — a vital resource underpinning climate regulation, nutrition, energy, transport, and recreation. The organisation works to align national systems and strategies with sustainability and stewardship principles, thereby supporting a thriving blue economy that benefits both people and the planet[3].

Activities and Approach

Ocean Decade Australia facilitates inclusive, cross-sectoral national dialogues that engage governments, industries, local communities, civil society, and the corporate sector. These dialogues focus on defining what success looks like for sustainable ocean management and how it can be effectively implemented and measured. The organisation draws inspiration from global frameworks such as the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development to guide its initiatives and promotion of best practices[3][1].

In addition to stakeholder engagement, Ocean Decade Australia hosts educational events like the Ocean Knowledge Series, providing briefings and expert insights on governmental ocean policies and recent marine developments. These activities support community awareness and contribute to shaping Australia’s sustainable ocean economy agenda[1].

Recognition

Ocean Decade Australia has been recognized for its contribution to sustainability. It was selected as a finalist in the 36th Banksia National Sustainability Awards in the ‘Healthy Planet, Healthy People’ category, highlighting its efforts to promote sustainable ocean use without depletion, emphasizing the ocean’s critical role in environmental and human health[1].

Alignment with International Goals

The organisation aligns its efforts with Australia’s international commitments, including the Paris Agreement on Climate Change, the High Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Ocean Decade Australia advocates for governance frameworks that integrate ocean health into economic and social planning to ensure equitable access to marine resources and long-term ocean stewardship[3].

GLOBAL OCEAN DECADE (AUSTRALIA) LIMITED exemplifies a collaborative leadership model in Australia’s ocean sustainability sector, striving to amplify solutions and create measurable impacts toward the health of the oceans and the prosperity of communities that depend on them.

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[1] https://www.oceandecadeaustralia.org [2] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/a337f211-096d-ec11-8f8e-00224891b8f8/profile [3] https://www.oceandecadeaustralia.org/about/ocean-decade-australia/ [4] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/a337f211-096d-ec11-8f8e-00224891b8f8/documents/16d60887-c1ff-ed11-8f6d-00224893bc23 [5] https://oceandecade.org/vision-2030/