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Why Join

Connect with ocean advocates and organizations around the world

Share knowledge, build partnerships and strengthen collective action from local to global levels.

Note: RISE UP membership is reserved for organizations. Individuals are not eligible for registration. If you would like to stay informed as an individual, please subscribe to the Navigator.

International Coalition

Join an extensive international coalition addressing ocean issues across local to global scales — and be part of a network that speaks with collective authority at international forums.

Policy Insights

Join regular sessions on key ocean policy developments, from the IMO, FAO and ISA to the BBNJ Agreement and UNFCCC and identify opportunities to engage.

Advocacy Resources

Access practical tools developed with and for the network, including policy briefs, campaign materials, key messages and social media resources.

Visibility & Reach

Share your organization’s work, stories, and campaigns through RISE UP channels and connect your work with a global community of ocean advocates.

Collective Action

Join members around shared priorities, campaigns, and key policy moments, bringing together diverse experience and expertise to strengthen collective advocacy.

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Membership Application

Complete the form to apply for RISE UP network membership. Applications are reviewed by the RISE UP secretariat and you will receive a response within 10 business days.

Eligibility

RISE UP membership is reserved for organizations. Individuals are not eligible for registration. If you would like to stay informed as an individual, please contact us to subscribe to our newsletter.

Organization Profile

Geography

Focus Areas

Partnerships

Communications

Contact

Review

Organization Name*

If “Other”, please specify

Organization Size — how many people are actively involved in your work?

1–5

6–19

20–49

50–99

100+

Year Established

Organization Description — tell us about your organization in 1–3 sentences (300 characters max)

Country of Registration

Select all regions where your organization currently operates, partners or focuses its work.

If “Other”, please specify

Which focus areas align with your work? (select all that apply)

High Seas Treaty / BBNJ

Deep-Sea Protection

Ocean & Climate

Small-Scale Fisheries

Marine Justice & Equity

Community-Led Conservation

Ocean Policy & Governance

Do you engage with governments, policymakers or intergovernmental bodies?

Frequently

Occasionally

Rarely

Not Currently

What level do you primarily engage with? (select all that apply)

Local

National

Regional

International / UN

What types of collaboration are you interested in? (select all that apply)

Advocacy Campaigns

Coalition Building

Research Partnerships

Media & Communications

Events & Convenings

Capacity Building

Policy Engagement

Trainings & Workshops

Current Priorities or Challenges (optional)

Preferred Language

Website

Social Media Links

Instagram

Bluesky

Facebook

Other

Public Directory Consent

I would like my organization to appear in the RISE UP network directory.

Newsletter & Updates

I would like to receive updates, opportunities, and invitations from RISE UP.

Primary Contact Name

Position / Role

Email Address*

LinkedIn or Profile Link

Secondary Contact (optional)

Name

Role

Profile Link

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I agree to the Privacy Policy.

I consent to receiving communications from RISE UP.

I understand I may request deletion of my data at any time.

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