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The latest updates from the Island-Ocean Connection Challenge (IOCC) and its projects, people, and progress.
Press Release: Global Initiative Welcomes Three Iconic New Zealand Islands into the Island-Ocean Connection Challenge
The international conservation initiative, Island-Ocean Connection Challenge (IOCC), welcomes three of New Zealand’s most ecologically rich islands into its ambitious effort.
The Next Eight Island-Ocean Ecosystems Confirmed for Global Ridge-to-Reef Rewilding Initiative
Island Conservation, Re:wild, and UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography, in collaboration with a consortium of Island-Ocean Connection Challenge (IOCC) partners, proudly announce the confirmation of the next eight island-ocean ecosystems.
First Eight Island-Ocean Ecosystems Selected for Global Ridge-to-Reef Rewilding Campaign
Island Conservation, Re:wild, and UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography, along with a growing cadre of Island-Ocean Connection Challenge (IOCC) partners, are excited to announce the first eight island-ocean ecosystems selected to be restored and rewilded from ridge-to-reef.
New research shows people, wildlife, and marine environment benefit when island-ocean connections are restored.
Linking land and sea through coordinated conservation efforts may offer unrealized and amplified benefits for biodiversity, human well-being, climate resilience, and ocean health and provide a microcosm for the untapped potential of ecosystem restoration on a larger scale.
Ambitious New Environmental Challenge Aims to Rewild 40 Globally Significant Island Ecosystems from Ridge to Reef by 2030
Island Conservation, Re:wild, Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego, the Government of Panama, and the Government of Palau Launch 2030 Island-Ocean Connection Challenge at Our Ocean Conference with $50 Million Secured