What we do
Coastal 500 empowers local governments and their leaders to protect coastal ecosystems, strengthen livelihoods, and build resilient coastal communities.
Through the network, they acquire the tools, knowledge, and collective power to influence policies, and secure funding.
Key Approaches
“Amazonian coastal communities are the guardians of our territory. We are the ones who take care of the rivers, the mangroves, and the biodiversity. Supporting these communities means guaranteeing the preservation of the Amazon for the whole world.”
Focus Areas
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Restoring coastal ecosystems
Scaling community-led ocean governance across the world's most underprotected coastal seas.
Empowering local governments
Elevating local officials as champions of community-led fisheries management.
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Small-Scale fisheries
Equipping local leaders to manage and protect small-scale fisheries at the community level.
Livelihoods and food security
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Mangroves
Ensuring that small-scale fishing families are economically secure
Climate Resilience
Building structural resilience for communities on the frontlines of climate change
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Whether you are a coastal leader ready to take action or an organisation looking to support community-led change, Coastal 500 is a platform for collaboration, learning, and impact.
