Goal 4. Partner with governments and corporations to resolve and abate pressing large-scale threats to our marine heritage

Goal 4. Partner with governments and corporations to resolve and abate pressing large-scale threats to our marine heritage 

Develop long-term partnerships with governments and corporations to share learning on marine ecosystems, raise needed resources, and develop policies and practices that minimize impacts to the marine environment.

While many threats to our marine heritage can be abated by competent local leaders and engaged communities, there are other issues that require the resources, vision, technical knowledge, and commitment of government and corporate partners to be successful.  The Coral Triangle Center is committed to partnering with local businesses, multinational corporations, and government ministries to fully engage their talents and resources on behalf of our oceans and people.

Corporations working in critical economic sectors such as tourism, fisheries, agriculture, and oil and gas, have a large responsibility and huge stake in the ongoing sustainability of coastal ecoregions and the health and economy of our local communities.     Many business leaders are increasingly implementing “green” practices and striving to ensure high environmental standards and employee pride and passion for their work.   We look forward to working with these corporations, sharing our knowledge, learning from them, and raising the bar for greater economic and environmental sustainability in the Coral Triangle. 

Similarly, the Coral Triangle Center has long-term and very supportive relationships with many government bodies at the national, provincial and local levels, particularly those responsible for marine activities.  However, there are critical national government institutions such as the Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Agriculture, and development authorities who have a large impact on marine and coastal health, often without fully understanding the implications of some of their policies.  The Coral Triangle Center will strive to engage these institutions, invite them to our events and meetings, and provide exposure and educational opportunities to better link their work with the sustainability of the marine resources of the Coral Triangle.