OUR OCEAN CONFERENCE
Voices of the Ocean
The Unfiltered voices of the people whose lives and livelihood depend on the Indian ocean
From the Water's Edge
These are the stories we went to find. Produced across the Western Indian Ocean, the people, the places, and the ocean that connects them all.
WHY VOICES OF THE OCEAN MATTER
Coastal communities and civil society groups must help shape ocean policy because they face the direct impacts of climate change, pollution, overfishing, and poor governance. Including fishers, traders, women, and youth grounds global decisions in local needs and turns ocean commitments into practical gains for ecosystems, livelihoods, food security, and resilience.
Key Thematic Messaging
These are the stories we went to find. Produced across the Western Indian Ocean, the people, the places, and the ocean that connects them all.






