From Ocean Data to Decisions for a Nature-Positive Future

​As the world takes stock of the progress towards global restoration goals and Paris-aligned targets, the ocean stands out - full of opportunity yet still lagging in implementation.

​Open, equitable, and connected ocean data can change that - turning global promises into real action of protecting and restoring ocean health.

​ With Brazil hosting COP30, the stage is set to show how a nation spanning the Amazon and the Atlantic can lead the way - using data to drive nature-positive, locally led progress.

​This panel will:

• ​Highlight best practices and concrete use cases for equitable data sharing that empower national leadership and local knowledge systems.

• ​Showcase innovations in how ocean data is being used to inform policy, investment, and community action, providing actionable insights.

• ​Bridge the gap between science, finance, and policy by demonstrating how data can unlock measurable progress toward restoration and climate targets.

• ​Amplify partnerships and leadership from across regions, including Brazil, as examples of how data-driven, locally led action can deliver tangible progress toward national commitments for nature and climate