2026.07.28 NEW

[Event Report] From Climate Loss Assessment to Community Resilience: The Sri Lanka Experience Using the Climate Loss Index (CLIx)

A national research findings dissemination workshop titled “Strengthening Climate Resilience in Coastal Zones: Translating Research into Policy and Action” was held on 1 July 2026 at Waters Edge, Battaramulla, Sri Lanka. This workshop is part of the research initiative"Enhancing Connectivity and Resilience: Assessing Climate-Induced Economic and Non-Economic Losses and Damages in the Indian Ocean Island Nations"—is undertaken under the Division of Island Nations, Ocean Policy Research Institute (OPRI), Sasakawa Peace Foundation (SPF). The primary aim of this research is to generate evidence-based insights into how climate change is impacting small island states in the Indian Ocean region both economically and socially.

2026.07.24

[Event Report (Preliminary)] Eminent Persons Meeting on Sustainable Blue Economy and Food Security in Africa 2026

Africa, which continues to experience rapid population growth and economic development, holds significant potential to advance a sustainable blue economy that enhances marine and aquatic food production while promoting ecosystem health, biodiversity conservation, and socioeconomic equity.

2026.07.14

[Announcement] Workshop on Satellite VDES

The Sasakawa Peace Foundation, in cooperation with IALA and the Japan Coast Guard, will host the "Workshop on Satellite VDES."

2026.06.16

Mainstreams Ocean-Climate Nexus and Cryosphere-Ocean Links at UNFCCC SB64 in Bonn

BONN, Germany — The Sasakawa Peace Foundation (SPF) is playing an active role in mainstreaming the ocean agenda and bridging cryosphere-ocean policies at the ongoing Bonn Climate Change Conference (SB64), running from June 8 to 18, 2026.

2026.06.05

The Sasakawa Peace Foundation (SPF) forges Stronger ties with the Caribbean Region

The Sasakawa Peace Foundation (SPF) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) at the foundation’s building in Tokyo.

2026.06.01

Ocean Shot: Fourth Call for Applications

The increasing importance of human knowledge of the ocean invites more focus on applied and practical research. However, we are just beginning to understand the ocean, which could be called the last frontier for discovery. Ocean Shot will provide large-scale support for research leading to discoveries from two perspectives.

2026.05.20

Digest Report - High Level Policy Dialogues on Sustainable Blue Economies and Food Security in Africa

Africa, a region with buoyant population and economic growth has a great potential of promoting sustainable blue economies by enhancing marine and aquatic food production while safeguarding ecological integrity, biological diversity and socio-economic equity. The Sasakawa Peace Foundation and the Nippon Foundation spearheaded high level policy dialogues in 2025 as a way to forge international partnership toward achieving sustainable development, promoting sustainable blue economies and enhancing food security in Africa. Here are brief highlights.

2026.04.30

Ocean Shot Research Grant: Funding Commenced for Ocean Shot-3 Selected Projects

We are pleased to announce the initiation of funding for two projects selected under the third call for the Ocean Shot Research Grant, a program dedicated to advancing innovative research toward a better understanding of the ocean.

2026.03.18

OPRI Convenes Dialogue on Advancing Ocean System Change

On March 12, the Ocean Policy Research Institute (OPRI) of the Sasakawa Peace Foundation hosted a discussion to exchange views on advancing system change in the ocean sector. The meeting brought together stakeholders engaged in ocean innovation, impact investment, and ecosystem development.