OCEAN VITALITY
Die Schweiz für die Ozeane
La Suisse pour les océans
La Svizra an afvur digls ozeans
La Svizzera per gli oceani
Greetings and please note our website a bit behind our latest stories. You are of course welcome to look around here where the reporting is a bit historic, but for our latest news, please look to our Linkedin page where we making more recent announcements. Switzerland for the Oceans on Linkedin
the blueprint
SWITZERLAND FOR THE OCEANS
We operate on the premise there are seven billion stakeholders for the oceans.
We interpret this premise in a way that understands there are common as well as conflicting interests from different sectors.
Our philosophy tells us the universe is not black and white and we are prepared to question both
popular and unique positions from all sides of the spectrum.
Our primary function is to bring diverse influencers together so that individuals and organisations can explore impactful innovation; forging new and practical solutions that take advantage of shared knowledge, collaboration,
new and shared resources, and common purpose.
Our point of reference is to support Ocean Vitality and it is expressed in this way:
"Ocean Vitality is a consequence of thoughtful activity throughout the marine environment, so that
all stakeholders can benefit whether they be in conservation, in industry, or in nature."
Positioning ourselves Without Bias is our overarching rule which allows us to operate freely between diverse and contrasting interests. This adherence to neutrality makes our proposition effective for all stakeholders, and it is especially viable for diametrically opposed stakeholders whose interests may be in conflict on the surface but with investigation the potential for reconciliation can be more available than might initially be supposed.
Why it matters
Acidification, warming,
habitat destruction, coastal pollution and overfishing are destroying the oceans.
There is no one-size-fits-all solution to improving ocean health, but there are challenges which, if faced urgently, will allow the oceans to recover.
How we work
Our aim is to create opportunities to develop shared understanding, deepen knowledge and foster support for common long-term goals.
We bring together people - like conservationists and the blue economy - who want to address the challenges.
What we do
We convene forums to drive debate, hold challenge events , and inspire volunteers and donors to raise funds
for conservation projects.
We are 100% volunteers.
We give funds, organise forum and challenge events, and set
wheels in motion.
Projects we support today
Ocean Vitality Forum
Zürich, date to be advised 2023
Switzerland for the Oceans are hosting a further edition of the Ocean Vitality Forum. We are making an important step forward from earlier editions in designing this forum as an action oriented event with potential for delivering significant resources and finance to support food security coupled with blue conservation.
Our Volunteers
