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Thyrza Zoons @oceanthyrza.bsky.social · 24m

Ecologic Institute brought together an impressive combination of cases and individuals in the field of coastal EbA the last 2 days! I shared some insights from the 50mln EUR @blueactionfund.org EbA funding window in the WIO.
Also good to see some Blue Action projects present in the room and online 🙌🏼

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Thyrza Zoons @oceanthyrza.bsky.social · 1d

Planet Indonesia, sub-grantee to @blueventures.bsky.social, helped form the first women-led mangrove patrol in Kubu Raya: Srikandi Bekantan.
“Srikandi” stands for courage; “Bekantan” (the proboscis monkey) for the fragile ecosystem they protect.
Women’s leadership = stronger conservation. 💪🌱

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Thyrza Zoons @oceanthyrza.bsky.social · 5d

Still buzzing from last night’s @blueactionfund.org EbA reception with @oceancecilia.bsky.social — packed with energy, new connections, and momentum. Amazing to see the cohort, or “GCF-EbA family,” as one grantee put it today, growing closer and making waves together 🌊📣

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Thyrza Zoons @oceanthyrza.bsky.social · 6d

Are you at the @wiomsa.bsky.social symposium and joining us at the @blueactionfund.org reception tonight? Please note the location update: still at Serena Beach Resort next door, but you will find us on the hotel's 'Nyota Terrace'. See you then! 🙌

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Thyrza Zoons @oceanthyrza.bsky.social · 7d

@blueactionfund.org EbA grantees taking the opportunity of being together at @wiomsa.bsky.social symposium to 🧠storm on potential joint contributions to the Our Ocean Conference 2026 ... also to be hosted here in Kenya! 🇰🇪 Pizza fuels good conversation ;)

With @oceancecilia.bsky.social

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Thyrza Zoons @oceanthyrza.bsky.social · 8d

Hitting the ground running at @wiomsa.bsky.social symposium today! @oceancecilia.bsky.social shared an overview of @blueactionfund.org EbA investments in WIO, during WWF MG's session on climate impacts and adaptation. Join our Friday Special Session to learn directly from our grantees 🤗

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Thyrza Zoons @oceanthyrza.bsky.social · 20d

Wrapped up our first FPIC process closing in the @blueactionfund.org grant for the Bird’s Head Seascape with @nature.org & YKAN. Key lessons help strengthen FPIC in current & future projects—followed up this week with team training 🎒
Photo: Nugroho A. Prabowo (Traditional Boat of Byak Karon Tribe)

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Cecilia Torres @oceancecilia.bsky.social · 22d

It's countdown time for the WIOMSA Symposium⏳ If you are planning to attend, come join us for this very special 'Special Session'!

Blue Action Fund @blueactionfund.org · 22d

Upcoming special session at @wiomsa.bsky.social symposium on lessons learned from our €50m EbA-funding window co-funded by @greenclimate.fund ➡️ ogy.de/7zrf
Presentations from @wcs.org @wildtrust.co.za @faunaflora.bsky.social @wwf-ocean.bsky.social @blueventures.bsky.social @unepwcmc.bsky.social ...

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Thyrza Zoons @oceanthyrza.bsky.social · Aug 27

Invites are out for the @blueactionfund.org reception at the WIOMSA Symposium 2025 in Mombasa.
@oceancecilia.bsky.social and I look forward to seeing you at
@wiomsa.bsky.social 👋

@wcs.org
@rare.org
@wwf-ocean.bsky.social
@faunaflora.bsky.social
@blueventures.bsky.social
@wildtrust.co.za

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Blue Action Fund @blueactionfund.org · Jul 9

Welcoming @blueventures.bsky.social in the blue sky... Our grants:
🌊 Safeguarding Blue Forests in 🇮🇩 ogy.de/9rgy
🌊 Increasing resilience to climate change in Barren Isles 🇲🇬 ogy.de/kqpw
@oceanthyrza.bsky.social @oceanthayne.bsky.social
go.bsky.app/TBuGkQx

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Blue Action Fund @blueactionfund.org · May 26

One of the #UNOC3 engagements we do with our NGO & funding partners (this one by invite only 😔)...
@wildtrustsa.bsky.social @oceanthyrza.bsky.social

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Thyrza Zoons @oceanthyrza.bsky.social · Apr 23

Alternative livelihood in the #GrantSpotlight below: sustainable mangrove honey production. Social Forestry Business Groups learned the 'tikung' technique, whereby an artificial branch or wooden beam is intentionally placed in the mangrove tree to encourage wild bees to build their nests naturally.

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🌊Markus Knigge🐟 @oceanknigge.bsky.social · Mar 26

Thanks @steffi-lemke.de & @oceanunger.bsky.social for supporting a strong #OceanPact that incl. efficient financing instruments for 🌊 #30x30. With 🇩🇪 🇸🇪 🇫🇷 & 🇮🇪 (plus 🇧🇻) in the back @blueactionfund.org is worth discussing as 🇪🇺 initative that could be scaled-up further... @bmuv.de @bmz.de

Sebastian Unger @oceanunger.bsky.social · Mar 26

Together with @steffi-lemke.de at informal 🇪🇺 Ministerial today. Strong support for the future #OceanPact. A healthy and clean ocean is the crucial basis for a sustainable blue economy.
Thanks Commissioner Kadis for your leadership. #TeamEurope
@bmuv.de 🌊💪

Informal ministerial meeting on an EU Ocean Pact.

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Thyrza Zoons @oceanthyrza.bsky.social · Mar 19

UNOC participation opportunity for small-scale fishers' leaders!

🌊Markus Knigge🐟 @oceanknigge.bsky.social · Mar 19

Opportunity for artisinal fishers 🎣 to get a seat at the table at #UNOC3 in 🇫🇷. Deadline to apply Friday March 28 ➡️https://ogy.de/1h2q .
Thanks @oceanthyrza.bsky.social for sharing... 😜

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🌊Markus Knigge🐟 @oceanknigge.bsky.social · Mar 19

Opportunity for artisinal fishers 🎣 to get a seat at the table at #UNOC3 in 🇫🇷. Deadline to apply Friday March 28 ➡️https://ogy.de/1h2q .
Thanks @oceanthyrza.bsky.social for sharing... 😜

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Thyrza Zoons @oceanthyrza.bsky.social · Mar 19

Free online course! For deepsea warriors and those interested in (ocean) policy campaiging.

SOA's Deep Sea Academy contains learning modules, case studies, and training exercises on:
🦑 Workings of the ISA
🏛️ Cultural heritage
🤝 Coalition Building
🌎 Grassroots Campaigning
⚖️ Policy Advocacy

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Thyrza Zoons @oceanthyrza.bsky.social · Mar 13

Research from the Ocean Defenders Project on environmental human rights advocates & their increased oppression with a growing ocean economy:

Underpins the need for safety & security safeguards in marine conservation where there's little civic space🛟

oceandefendersproject.org/project-publ...

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This report is dedicated to ocean defenders worldwide who are organizing, advocating and protesting for the protection of the ocean environment, their marine territories and resources, and their human...

oceandefendersproject.org

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Nuri @oceansteinmann.bsky.social · Jan 2

Open Call for Consultancy by @blueactionfund.org on the topic: www.blueactionfund.org/job-opportun...

Job Opportunities - Blue Action Fund

www.blueactionfund.org

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Thyrza Zoons @oceanthyrza.bsky.social · Nov 30

UThukela restoration team of @wildoceanssa.bsky.social works with community youth on removal of alien casuarina trees to help open the aMatigulu estuary mouth towards the ocean. When the river breaks through, it improves access for fishers and connectivity for fishes 🔄

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🌊Markus Knigge🐟 @oceanknigge.bsky.social · Nov 24

Ocean advocate from 🇪🇺 and <30 years old?
@ec.europa.eu sponsors some tickets to #UNOC3 👇. Maybe something for your networks @oceansteinmann.bsky.social & @oceanthyrza.bsky.social?
maritime-forum.ec.europa.eu/call-young-o...

Call for Young Ocean Advocates: Bringing Blue Citizenship to the UN Ocean Conference 2025

Join the Youth4Ocean Forum’s call for Young Ocean Advocates! Become an EU Young Ocean Advocate and champion Blue Citizenship at the 2025 UN Ocean Conference in Nice. This is your chance to help shape ...

maritime-forum.ec.europa.eu

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Thyrza Zoons @oceanthyrza.bsky.social · Nov 24

We got our wellies dirty today: learning about carbon stock and sequestration assessments in the mangroves of Kosi Bay in iSimangaliso Wetland Park with @wildoceanssa.bsky.social (and Nelson Mandela University in the lab). Key 'Ecosystem-based Adaptation' aspect of this project.

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Thyrza Zoons @oceanthyrza.bsky.social · Nov 22

@blueactionfund.org landed in Durban, SA, for the project visit to @wildoceanssa.bsky.social. Thanks for the warm welcome and fruitful first discussions. Promising start of a valuable week of exchanges 🌊💪🏽
@oceanweigand.bsky.social @oceanpia.bsky.social

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Thyrza Zoons @oceanthyrza.bsky.social · Apr 30

This Thursday, 2 May, @blueactionfund.org is hosting an ESMS Familiarisation Session for the Asia-Pacific cohort. All invited project proponents and their partners are welcome. Looking forward to prepare for some high-quality env./social safeguarding in ocean conseration! 🌊🛟

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Blue Action Fund @blueactionfund.org · Apr 26

Fantastic news🎉: Thanks @bmz-bund.bsky.social & @jochenflasbarth.bsky.social for continued commitment to 🌊 #30x30 and @blueactionfund.org 👏
Newly adopted BMZ strategy on natural ressources ➡️ tinyurl.com/58hj63jb

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Thyrza Zoons @oceanthyrza.bsky.social · Apr 22

💡Just came across this MOOC on 'Planning and Management of Marine and Coastal Areas'. Rather extensive (15h), with case-based information and a focus on the Mediterranean. You can even pick the modules yourself for a shortcut. ➡️ www.marine-ecomed.net/marine-ecome...

Marine_Ecomed MOOC - MARINE Education and COmmunication network on the MEDiterranean

www.marine-ecomed.net

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