7 Seas Initiative

Setting sail for a sustainable future.

A shared effort, launched in fall 2023, to protect our oceans, islands and coastlines by uniting resources, expertise and passion.

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What we work on

Seven focus areas

Climate change

Reducing the impact of warming, rising seas and extreme weather.

Pollution

Cutting plastic waste, toxic chemicals and industrial emissions.

Biodiversity

Protecting species and habitats and promoting sustainable practices.

Circular economy

Recycling, reuse and less waste for low impact local economies.

Renewable energy

Solar, wind and tidal power for island communities.

Sustainable food

Farming and fishing that protect ecosystems and feed people locally.

Community development

Resilient island communities with local jobs, infrastructure and education.

Projects

Where the work happens

The Panama Project

Our flagship living laboratory in Bocas del Toro.

thepanamaproject.org

Rotary Reefs

Coral restoration led by Rotarians.

rotaryreefs.org

The Plastic Projects

Solutions to plastic pollution.

theplasticprojects.org
Strategic partners

Sailing together

Coral Reef Restoration Seas and Straws Captain Paul Watson Ran Marine River Recycle Blue Planet Alliance

Rotarians in our network have been recognized for their work in Rotary's seventh Area of Focus, the Environment.

Make waves of positive change

Rotary clubs, partners and ocean lovers are welcome aboard.