Work together to scale local coastal action

Coastal 500 partners with organisations, networks, and institutions to support local leaders driving change in coastal communities. Together, we connect global expertise with local action to accelerate impact where it matters most.

Coastal challenges are complex and interconnected. Addressing them requires collaboration across sectors, combining local leadership with global knowledge, resources, and influence.

Why partner with Coastal 500?

Partnering with Coastal 500 means working directly with local government leaders and coastal communities to deliver meaningful, lasting impact.

Collaborate with a global network of mayors and local government leaders

Contribute expertise, tools, or programmes to real-world challenges

Support scalable local solutions across diverse coastal contexts

Strengthen your organization’s impact and visibility in coastal resilience and connection with local action

how partnerships work?

We work with partners in flexible ways, depending on shared goals and areas of expertise.

Whether you're an NGO, research or academic institution, fellow network or part of the private sector, we can collaborate.

What’s involved?

Co-developing programmes, tools, or initiatives

Supporting knowledge sharing and peer learning

Contributing technical expertise or resources

Collaborating on advocacy and global engagement

Every partnership is designed to support local leaders and strengthen community-led impact.

Gabriela Polo, Global Lead, Coastal 500

Working with leading organisations

Coastal 500 collaborates with a growing group of partners who share a commitment to healthy oceans and thriving coastal communities.

From global initiatives to regional organisations, our partners help extend the reach and impact of local leadership.

Partner with us to drive LOCAL impact

If your organization supports coastal communities and believes local action, we'd love to explore a collaboration.