The Sustainable Markets Initiative (SMI), founded by His Majesty King Charles III in 2020 when he was Prince of Wales, has announced that former Secretary of State, John Kerry has joined the Ocean Stewardship Initiative (OSI) as a Champion. The initiative is proud to welcome one of the world’s most respected public leaders and diplomats to support a clear purpose: to bring civil societies, governments, and the private sector to pull in the same direction, and help turn ocean commitments into practical, measurable progress.
Founded by His Majesty King Charles III, the SMI mobilizes business leadership to accelerate sustainable change. Through the Ocean Stewardship Initiative, the SMI convenes partners and supports practical cooperation that helps ocean protection move from promises to proof.
The Ocean Stewardship Initiative is being developed in collaboration with MSC, Aker BioMarine and Aker QRILL Company. Together, the partners support practical stewardship in Antarctica, with an initial focus on helping build support for the proposed Antarctic Peninsula Marine Protected Area (MPA), alongside stronger stewardship over time. The proposed MPA will cover seventy per cent of the Antarctic Peninsula and will be established alongside a modern science-based krill fishery management.
John Kerry, Ocean Stewardship Initiative Champion states: “I’m proud to use my experience to help governments, NGOs and the private sector pull together for our ocean. Collaboration brings results. Conflict brings the opposite. If we want progress that lasts, we have to work together, and show proof.”
Jennifer Jordan-Saifi, CEO, Sustainable Markets Initiative adds: “The ocean needs more than ambition. It needs cooperation that leads to real progress. Through OSI, we bring together responsible business, governments, science and civil society to support delivery. We are delighted to welcome John Kerry as an OSI Champion, and we value our collaboration with MSC, Aker BioMarine and Aker QRILL Company as we work to help move ocean protection forward.”
The Ocean Stewardship Initiative will be officially launched during the SMI Roundtables & Exhibition at Hampton Court Palace, 11. -12. March.