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Ilona Drewry

I work in the International Biodiversity and Climate directorate team at Defra, leading on blue finance policy and international marine programmes.

Building on success: funding for new OCEAN projects

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In November 2024 at COP29, we shared the 20 projects we'd funded through the first round of our Ocean Community Empowerment and Nature (OCEAN) Grants Programme.   Today, we're delighted to be back with an update that we're building on first round success and awarding £14 million to community projects through the second funding round.

Funding announced at COP29 for 20 projects to support marine protection and fight poverty

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Today, we have announced the 20 projects that have been successful in the first round of funding of our Ocean Community Empowerment and Nature Grant Programme (also referred to as OCEAN). Read this post to find out more.