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Research story | 2026-07-10

Biodiversity is rising on the corporate agenda, but accountability is lagging behind

Of 180 large transnational corporations assessed, 79 per cent have made some form of biodiversity pledge, but only 13 per cent have commitments detailed enough to support accountability, finds new research published by Centre researchers and collaborators at the University of Oxford.

Research in short | 2026-06-15

Marine gene patents reveal biotech's blue economy gaps

Marine genetic resources hold promise for sustainable development, but who patents them, and for what?

General news | 2026-06-11

Centre programme FinBio secures five more years of Mistra funding worth SEK 50 million

The Centre-hosted programme on Finance to Revive Biodiversity receives continued funding for a second phase. For the coming five years the programme will delve deeper into data, futures, risk, resilience, and practical tools for financial decision-making.

Research story | 2026-05-15

New scenarios needed to address climate crisis

In a new paper, scientists argue how today’s scenarios are falling short of providing solutions to the climate crisis. They call for a rethink that puts justice, diverse knowledge, and systemic change at the heart of modelling.

Research story | 2026-05-12

Use sand wisely, warns UN in new report

Surging global demand for sand is outpacing sustainable sand supply, threatening ecosystems and livelihoods on which we depend, according to a new UNEP report to which Centre researcher Jean Baptiste Jouffray has contributed.

Research story | 2026-02-19

Finding sand solutions for desirable futures

Sand is a critical material in the Anthropocene. But while a lot of research focuses on sand extraction, few studies have so far looked at solutions. A new article changes that.

Research story | 2026-02-04

New paper: Protecting coral reefs with hopeful visions

Warm-water coral reefs are passing a climate tipping point. This may lead people, governments, and funders to believe it is too late to save coral reefs. To counter this and inspire action, the authors of a new study presents three hopeful visions for the future of coral reefs: Reeftopia, Project Reefoir, and The Bay Revolution.

Research story | 2025-09-08

World’s biggest ocean industries failing to disclose true impact on seas

The world’s largest ocean-based companies – from shipping giants to seafood multinationals – are failing to disclose the full extent of the damage their operations cause to the seas, according to a new global study.

Research story | 2025-04-02

How sand mining threatens our planet—and what we can do about it

For most of us, sand is just something that sticks to our feet at the beach. But in the global economy, sand mining is big business — and its’ effects on ecosystems and societies worldwide are often devastating, according to two recent studies by Centre researchers.

Research story | 2024-10-11

New study reveals key actors in global transshipment, boosting seafood transparency

For the first time, new research has identified the owners of all globally used reefers, the flags they use, and the fishing vessels they meet.

Research in short | 2024-09-30

How to value marine DNA?

Marine organisms in all their diversity are increasingly used as a source of inspiration for innovation in medicine, technology and even the organisation of complex social systems. But what is the actual value of this largely untapped source of innovation?

Research story | 2024-08-12

Ocean life boosts innovation – new study maps genes in novel database

Marine biodiversity can play a key role in developing new medicines and other innovations. A new database makes marine genetics more accessible for policy and practice.

Research news | 2023-08-18

How ocean science can contribute to peace

In a world of conflict, can the ocean be a place of peace? Yes, says a new review paper, and concludes that the UN Ocean Decade has an important role to play

Research news | 2023-05-03

Time to put ocean sand on the global sustainability agenda

Sand is a key foundation of society, yet on the ocean sustainability front, it remains a blind spot, says new report

Research news | 2022-12-16

Lack of understanding of ocean risks can worsen inequities

Ocean-related risks are not well understood in the region which might be hardest hit by them, Sub-Saharan Africa, concludes new review

Research news | 2022-10-31

An ocean of ideas

New study reveals a forgotten element of the blue economy: designs and innovations inspired by marine life and the deep sea

Research news | 2022-06-29

Seafood industry collaboration launches first progress report

SeaBOS, a science-business collaboration including ten of the world's largest seafood companies, reflect on first five years of work

Research news | 2022-06-27

Sand extraction: the biggest resource crisis you’ve never heard about

Sand is the world’s most exploited mineral but little is known about the industry behind it

Research news | 2022-03-06

Unlikely partnership generates impact

Working with companies may feel uncomfortable, but can produce transformational changes to an entire industry

Research news | 2021-11-17

On plastic pollution, private companies can and must do more

Big differences exist in companies' efforts to deal with the problem. Among the sectors low on commitments are the car, oil and gas industries

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