The Y Môr a Ni strategy and the King's Baton Relay events have successfully received endorsement as official activities of the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (the UN Ocean Decade). The endorsement recognises activities that make a meaningful contribution towards the Ocean Decade's vision of delivering “the science we need for the ocean we want” and aligns them with a global network of initiatives addressing key ocean challenges.
By securing Ocean Decade endorsement, Y Môr a Ni is now recognised as contributing to international efforts to increase ocean literacy and connect people more closely with the marine environment. This provides an important platform for future collaboration, visibility and influence within the wider Ocean Decade community. The King's Baton Relay events endorsement recognises the event's contribution to Ocean Decade objectives and its role in raising public awareness and engagement around ocean issues.
Achieving endorsement for both activities demonstrates the quality and relevance of the work being undertaken in Wales and confirms that these initiatives contribute to internationally recognised ocean priorities. The endorsements provide valuable opportunities to strengthen partnerships, increase visibility, support future funding opportunities and engage with the wider global Ocean Decade network. They also help position Wales as an active contributor to international efforts to improve ocean knowledge, strengthen ocean literacy and inspire action for a sustainable marine future.