Our work

Integrated ocean and climate solutions.

COCS is structured around six connected focus areas.

Focus area 01

Blue Economy

COCS approaches the blue economy through the link between marine ecosystems, livelihoods, evidence and long-term sustainability.

Supporting sustainable use of ocean resources and coastal opportunity.

Focus area 02

COCS advances conservation initiatives, ecosystem knowledge, biodiversity monitoring and practical marine protection.

Protecting marine biodiversity and important coastal ecosystems.

Focus area 03

COCS connects climate knowledge with locally relevant adaptation priorities for coastal settlements, livelihoods and ecosystems.

Strengthening resilience to climate risks affecting coastal communities.

Focus area 04

COCS supports evidence, consultation, governance dialogue and practical links between research and decision-making.

Supporting informed dialogue on ocean governance and policy.

Focus area 05

Research and data provide the evidence base for COCS programmes, publications, policy engagement and partnerships.

Building evidence and knowledge for better decisions.

Focus area 06

COCS places communities within ocean and climate solutions by creating channels for participation, learning and locally grounded collaboration.

Connecting local knowledge, participation and practical action.