# Our work

ACT Ocean brings together diverse stakeholders to advance a healthy ocean, resilient communities, and inclusive prosperity.  Explore our work to see how you can get involved.

[Get involved](https://initiatives.weforum.org/api/communities/v1/public/initiatives/site/page-redirect?initiative_id=5ebfbec3-f122-4074-9a35-7ce8e7f4b313&page_id=a3f6af00-1696-451c-a7f4-4bd7f0277cdc)


**$3.3T** Estimated annual economic value of ocean-based industries by 2030

**130%** Projected increase in ocean-sector employment between 2010 and 2030

**$70B** Saved annually by coastal ecosystems mitigating storm damage, flooding and erosion

**80%** Percentage of global trade by volume is carried by sea, underpinning the global economy


## Building the partnerships that scale ocean solutions

The biggest barriers to a healthy ocean economy are rarely solved within traditional maritime industries alone.That's why we actively engage finance and insurance providers, technology companies, shipbuilders and telecommunications, and policymakers. Not only as supporters, but as essential partners whose decisions directly shape what happens across supply chains, at sea, and for the people working across the ocean economy.


### Finance & Insurance

Directing capital and managing risk for ocean solutions

[Explore](https://initiatives.weforum.org/future-power-system/responsible-renewables-initiative)


### Technology & Innovation

Building the tools that make ocean solutions scalable

[Explore](https://initiatives.weforum.org/ocean-agenda/act_ports)


### Telecommunications

Connecting ocean operations through data and connectivity

[Explore](https://initiatives.weforum.org/ocean-agenda/blue-foods)


### Shipbuilding

Designing vessels for tourism, shipping, defense, and more.


### Governments and Policymakers

Defining the laws that shape ocean economy outcomes


## Case studies: Businesses are already leading the change

Learn how companies are turning ocean impacts and dependencies into concrete action — managing risk, unlocking opportunity and setting a new standard for a thriving economy.


### Vattenfall

Through innovative and ocean-inclusive design and development, Vattenfall is enhancing marine habitats and supporting wildlife conservation, embedding ocean-friendly practices into their operations.

[Learn more](https://hollandsekust.vattenfall.nl/en/sealab/)


### The Port of Rotterdam

By embedding nature and ocean considerations into all planning, and prioritising restoration, the Port of Rotterdam Authority is making nature-inclusive development the standard.

[Learn more](https://www.portofrotterdam.com/en/news-and-press-releases/port-rotterdam-authority-presents-nature-vision-our-way-towards-nature)


### Ørsted

Ørsted ensures coastal communities hosting offshore wind projects receive long-term investment and support, fostering local wellbeing, skills development and nature-positive projects alongside renewables deployment.

[Learn more](https://initiatives.weforum.org/responsible-renewables-infrastructure/case-study-details/%C3%B8rsted-community-benefit-funds:-long-term-investment-in-coastal-communities/aJYTG0000000ryn4AA#query=orsted&topicsContext=a1GTG000001CtVP2A0&itemIndex=0)


## Hear from ocean leaders

Learn about some of the leaders engaged in the ocean space at the World Economic Forum


## Who we work with

Progress across the ocean economy depends on the leadership, expertise and collaboration of organisations across business, finance, policy, science and civil society.

[Our partners](https://initiatives.weforum.org/ACT-Ocean/partners)


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