Category: ocean vision blog

Through OceániCO₂ Labs, Ocean Visions Fellow Catalina Reyes Vargas is Charting a Path for mCDR from Latin America

Catalina is a Colombian biologist and microbiologist leading efforts to restore ocean ecosystems and address climate change challenges in Colombia’s unique bi-oceanic and culturally diverse landscape through innovative approaches, and the support of prominent partners like Universidad de los Andes.

What Are Mixed-Phase Clouds, and Could They Help Save Arctic Sea Ice?

Loss of sea ice is already having profound impacts on Arctic ecosystems, communities, the ocean, and the global climate system. Given these risks, Ocean Visions is supporting targeted research efforts to explore whether new approaches could help slow the loss of sea ice alongside broader efforts in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and removing legacy carbon to gradually slow, stabilize, and ultimately reverse the planet’s warming.

Accelerating Ocean Solutions for Chile’s Blue Economy

As part of the Ocean Visions Global Ecosystem for Ocean Solutions program, CINCO-Chile is well positioned to serve as a template for other Global South regions seeking to develop socially rooted and scientifically rigorous ocean-climate solutions.

The Ocean Can Play a Major Role in the Transition Away from Fossil Fuels

The ocean can provide low-carbon energy, food, and transportation – complementing and extending existing efforts across the energy system.

Advocating for Ocean-Based Climate Solutions on the Global Stage

Staying engaged in international conversations is essential to advancing science-based innovation, strengthening legal and policy coherence, and mobilizing sustainable financing to confront the growing threats to our ocean.

Changes in the Earth’s Systems are Moving Fast: Our Conservation and Climate Playbooks Have to Adapt

Neither traditional ecosystem protection nor only reducing CO2 emissions are sufficient to reduce the risks we face from global tipping points; we need additional and new tools to maintain a livable planet.

Turning the Tide: Ocean-Based Pathways for a Low-Carbon Future

As part of its Reduce program, Ocean Visions will advance low-carbon seaweed products and marine renewable energy to power carbon removal and the blue economy.

Moving ahead with determination and renewed energy: My reflections from the Ocean Visions Biennial Summit 2025

Whether you joined us in person or followed along from afar, we’re excited to share key takeaways and moments from the Summit—and why they have lasting significance beyond the event itself.

Advancing Ocean Conservation in 2025

In 2025 Ocean Visions will continue to advance a bold ocean-climate agenda to directly confront global climate disruption—from an ocean lens.

Reflections from the Frontlines of International Ocean and Climate Policy: Making Sense of 2024’s Major International Policy Gatherings

2024 has been a consequential year for international discussions on the linkages between action on climate change and ocean health. We offer key insights from these meetings and examine what it means for the future.