ADVANCING THE CREATION OF HIGHLY AND FULLY PROTECTED MARINE PROTECTED AREAS

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Pew Bertarelli Ocean Legacy

Working together since 2011, The Pew Charitable Trusts and Dona Bertarelli later formalized their partnership, Pew Bertarelli Ocean Legacy, with the shared goal of supporting the creation of the first generation of ecologically significant, large, and effective marine protected areas (MPAs) around the world. The partnership also seeks to establish connections between MPAs to conserve areas and corridors that marine life relies on for breeding and migration, and to help communities strengthen connections to the ecosystems they depend on.

PEW BERTARELLI OCEAN LEGACY

2011 - Present

Challenge

Science shows that fully and highly protecting at least 30% of the ocean in a network of protected areas is needed to increase resilience to climate change and sustain long-term ocean health. However, less than 3% of the world’s ocean is currently covered by strong safeguards.

Action

With Pew Bertarelli Ocean Legacy we focus on strengthening marine protection in four regions: The Mediterranean, Western Pacific, Southern Ocean (including sub-Antarctic islands) and the Easter Tropical Pacific. To do so, we work with communities, local leaders, philanthropic partners, Indigenous groups, government officials, and scientists to designate and effectively implement a network of marine protected areas, by advancing the use of conservation technology, promoting the publication of scientific research, and encouraging governments to make and follow through on marine conservation commitments.

Impact

Marine Protected Areas facilitated

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square kilometers of ocean protected through MPAs

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