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Harmful investments outpace nature protection by 30 to 1 – new UNEP report
For every US$1 the world invests in protecting nature, it spends US$30 on destroying it.
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Jan 26, 2026Mohammad Al-Tawaha
Blue Economy Innovation Center Launched in Aqaba
The Blue Economy Center for Innovation (BECI) in Aqaba was officially launched in January 2026 as Jordan’s first national incubator
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Jan 22, 2026KOMPAS.id
A New Chapter in the Development of Tourist Boats in Raja Ampat
Tourist boats entering Raja Ampat, Southwest Papua, can no longer carelessly drop anchor for the sake of the sustainability of the underwater ecosystem.
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Jan 19, 2026Peter Thomson and Kirsten Schuijt
Why the High Seas Treaty entering into force matters for public-private action
The high seas are vital for climate regulation, biodiversity, food security and the global economy. Yet, they have long lacked comprehensive governance.
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Jan 15, 2026Mohammad Al-Tawaha
Aqaba Prepares to Launch the Blue Economy Innovation Center
The AqaASEZA in cooperation with UNDP on 15 Jan 2026, held a consultative workshop to discuss the launch of the Center for Sustainable Blue Economy...
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Jan 08, 2026World Economic Forum
'Choose now!': Ocean explorer Sylvia Earle's message of hope ahead of 'Blue Davos'
People alive today have a unique opportunity to safeguard the environment and humanity's future.
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Dec 22, 2025Karishma Thethy
GFCR and UNCDF Launch New Coral Reef-Positive Investments in Kenya
New UNCDF and GFCR investments will target wastewater pollution and support sustainable fisheries, strengthening coastal livelihoods.
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Dec 17, 2025Mohammad Al-Tawaha
Jordanian–Saudi Regional Initiative to Strengthen Sustainable Management of Dive Sites Aqaba
A Jordanian–Saudi regional initiative, implemented under GFCR Programme, applied carrying capacity assessments to support coral reef protection in Aqaba
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Dec 08, 2025The Global Fund for Coral Reefs
A Unified Response for Coral Reefs: Converging Science, Policy, and Finance at UNEA-7
As the world turns toward the decision making arena at UNEA -7, coral reefs stand out as one of the clearest measures of global ambition.
  • GFCR
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Dec 03, 2025Mohammad Al-Tawaha
Empowering Women in Marine Conservation - Aqaba, Jordan
Empowering Women in Marine Conservation: Five Officers Complete Open Water Diving Training in Aqaba
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  • Training course
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Nov 18, 2025Solomon 2023 LoCAL Photos by IDE
Solomon Islands to pilot a new model of reef-positive finance
WWF and GFCR join forces to drive investment in reef-positive businesses in the Solomon Islands
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Nov 06, 2025Mohammad Al-Tawaha
Enhancing Women’s Role in Marine Conservation and the Blue Economy
Workshop Highlights Women’s Leadership in Marine Environment Conservation and the Blue Economy in Aqaba
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