Community-led protection of the ocean
Healthy coastal fisheries are vital to the food security, economic prosperity, and climate resilience of coastal communities around the world. Through our Fish Forever program, Rare works with fishers to revitalize coastal fisheries, and partners with local leaders, governments, funders, and NGOs to empower local communities to manage them sustainably.
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The Community Seas: A vital part of the oceanFish Forever focuses on revitalizing coastal waters, where high human activity meets high biodiversity. We call these the “Community Seas” as they are critical to the food security, livelihoods, and climate resilience of communities around the world. |
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Accelerating toward 30×30 with community-led managementTo achieve the ambitious global goal of protecting 30 percent of the ocean by 2030, we need to expand the ocean conservation toolbox. Rare works with governments and local communities to implement Other Effective area-based Conservation Measure (OECMs) that pair effective protection with sustainable use. |
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Elevating local leadersMayors and other local leaders are key to implementing protections for communities and ecosystems. The Coastal 500 initiative, supported by Rare, is the largest global network of mayors and local government leaders committed to working towards thriving and prosperous coastal communities. |
Stories & Impact
Fish Forever around the world
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Fish Forever Progress Update
Our Fish Forever Progress Update is a bi-monthly update on the impact Rare and our partners are having in coastal communities and for coastal ecosystems.
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Our Fish Forever Program Partners
A sampling of donors and partners—past and present—who support Rare’s Fish Forever program.
