Ocean philanthropy: small sums for a vast domain

Ocean philanthropy: small sums for a vast domain

For a realm that covers most of the planet, the ocean attracts a modest share of charitable attention. In philanthropic terms, it remains a niche cause: widely discussed, but thinly financed. That gap has narrowed in recent years, though only slightly and from a low base. Estimates suggest that ocean-focused philanthropy accounts for well under 1% of global charitable giving, despite the ocean’s role in climate regulation, food production, and t…

Ocean Conservation Receives Less Than 1% of Global Charitable Giving Despite Covering Most of Earth

Despite covering over 70% of Earth’s surface and playing a critical role in climate regulation, food production, and global trade, the world’s oceans receive surprisingly little attention from charitable donors. Ocean-focused philanthropy accounts for well under 1% of global charitable giving, highlighting a dramatic funding gap for one of the planet’s most vital ecosystems. The funding landscape has shown modest improvement over the past decade…