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Our Focus Areas

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RISE UP works across four interconnected areas — each critical to equitable and effective ocean governance, and each shaped by the voices of frontline communities.
These four areas are interconnected — progress in one strengthens the others. All are shaped by the knowledge and leadership of the communities most dependent on the ocean.
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Explore our focus areas

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Advancing the BBNJ Agreement

Securing fair and inclusive implementation of the BBNJ Agreement to shape the future of high seas governance.

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Supporting Sustainable Small-Scale Fisheries

Advancing secure and equitable rights for small-scale fishers to access marine resources and participate in ocean governance.

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Reinforcing Opposition to Deep-Sea Mining

Building global support for a moratorium on deep-sea mining before regulatory frameworks are established.

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Championing Ocean-Based Climate Action

Advancing equitable and effective ocean-climate action with ocean-dependent communities as essential actors in climate governance and decision-making.

Join the organizations shaping ocean policy

Network membership is open to civil society organizations, community groups, foundations, and research institutions. Members gain access to advocacy resources, policy platforms, collective campaigns, and a global community of ocean justice advocates.
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Uniting people, knowledge and partnerships to create a more equitable ocean.

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