Support local leadership for global coastal impact
Coastal 500 works at the intersection of local leadership and global change. By supporting our work, funders help unlock the potential of coastal communities to protect ecosystems, strengthen livelihoods, and build resilience.
Despite the importance of oceans and coastal communities, funding for coastal resilience and ocean action remains limited. Supporting local leaders is one of the most effective ways to drive sustainable, long-term impact.
Why support Coastal 500?
Your support enables local leaders to take action where it matters most - in their communities.
Invest in locally led, community-driven solutions
Support scalable impact across multiple regions
Contribute to protecting marine ecosystems and livelihoods
Be part of a global effort to strengthen coastal resilience
How funding supports impact?
Funding helps Coastal 500 strengthen its network and support members in delivering real change on the ground.
Development of tools, resources, and guidance for members
Peer learning, exchanges, and global convenings
Support for local leadership and policy action
Research, insights, and knowledge sharing
“We work closely with funders to ensure transparency, alignment, and meaningful outcomes.”
Rocky Sanchez Tirona, Managing Director, Regional Programs, Rare
How funding enables real work?
Our funders support a range of initiatives across the Coastal 500 network - from local action to global collaboration.
Supports:
- Capacity building
- Regional collaboration
- Scaling local solutions
Supports:
- Community-led marine conservation and co-management
- Local to global advocacy
- Learning exchanges, partnerships, and network expansion
Supports:
- Community-led marine conservation and co-management
- Local-to-global advocacy and visibility
- Learning exchanges, partnerships, and network expansion
Supports:
- Research and insights
- Global advocacy and visibility
- Data-driven decision making
Supports:
- Leadership training and resources
- Knowledge exchange and collaboration
- Network growth
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Trusted and recognised
Coastal 500 is supported by partners and funders committed to advancing ocean and coastal resilience.
Our work is grounded in evidence, collaboration, and measurable impact.
Fund local leadership for lasting change
Help scale the impact of local leaders working to protect coasts and support communities worldwide.