GoVERnance

A network led by local leaders,
supported for global impact

Coastal 500 is governed by and for local government leaders.

Our leadership structure combines member leadership, expert guidance, and robust operational support, ensuring alignment between local priorities and collective impact.

Our Global Steering Committee

Our Steering Committee provides strategic oversight to ensure the network's mandate is directly driven by the needs of our members.

Hamilton Brito
Hamilton Brito
Mayor of Curuçá

Brazil

Edreluisa Calonge
Edreluisa Calonge
Mayor of Mabuhay

Philippines

Juma Cateria
Juma Cateria
District Director, Moma

Mozambique

Alfredo M Coro II
Alfredo M Coro II
Mayor of Del Carmen

Philippines

Bachrun Labuta
Bachrun Labuta
Regent of Muna district

Indonesia

Hector Mendoza
Hector Mendoza
Mayor of Trujillo

Honduras

Jubeta Mamudo Namaneque
Jubeta Mamudo Namaneque
District Director, Ilha de

Mocambique

Francisco Ednaldo Queiroz
Francisco Ednaldo Queiroz
Mayor of Augusto Corrêa

Brazil

Noel Ruiz
Noel Ruiz
Mayor of Santa Fe

Honduras

Hugo Sarceño
Hugo Sarceño
Mayor of Puerto Barrios

Guatemala

Michael Thungari
Michael Thungari
Regent of Sangihe Islands District

Indonesia

Our Global Advisory Council

Our Global Advisory Council brings together experts and partners to guide the network's growth and impact.

Kate Brown
Executive Director GLISPA

Dr. Steve Canty
Director, MarineGEO Smithsonian Institutes

Our Secretariat

Rare serves as Coastal 500’s Secretariat ensuring the network operates smoothly and supporting member action. Rare coordinates network activities and communications and facilitates partnerships and global engagement.  

Get involved. Stay connected.

Whether you’re a current member, prospective leader, or partner, Coastal 500 offers multiple ways to engage. Join us in building a stronger movement.