The Mirpuri Foundation launched a prestigious international sustainability award in 2021. The Mirpuri Foundation Ocean Award was created to recognise excellence in the scientific community and reward the most innovative projects designed to positively impact the health of our oceans.
Mirpuri Foundation Ocean Award 2025: Recognizing Excellence in Coral Conservation and Innovation
The Mirpuri Foundation is proud to announce that the 2025 Mirpuri Foundation Ocean Award will be presented to the Coral Research & Development Accelerator Platform (CORDAP), in recognition of its exceptional leadership and global impact in advancing coral reef conservation.
Launched by the G20 in 2020, CORDAP has brought together leading scientists, innovators, and stakeholders from around the world to accelerate the development of solutions aimed at safeguarding one of the most critical and threatened marine ecosystems on Earth—coral reefs. With rising ocean temperatures and intensifying marine heatwaves putting reefs at increasing risk, CORDAP has emerged as a key player in the global response to this growing environmental crisis.
The award, which includes a €10,000 prize, honours excellence in marine conservation, scientific innovation, and circular economy principles. The specific CORDAP initiative that will receive the award will remain confidential until the official prize-giving ceremony, scheduled for July 6, 2025, at the Mirpuri Foundation Sailing Trophy Awards Ceremony in Cascais, Portugal.
“The Mirpuri Foundation is honoured to recognise CORDAP for its bold and collaborative approach to ocean conservation,” said Dr. Paulo Mirpuri, President of the Mirpuri Foundation. “At a time when coral reefs face unprecedented threats, this award celebrates leadership and innovation that can shape a more resilient future for our oceans.”
Now in its fifth year, the Mirpuri Foundation Ocean Award continues to spotlight pioneering efforts in marine protection and circular economy principles. Previous winners have included initiatives tackling plastic waste, promoting sustainable tourism, and empowering coastal communities in conservation and resource management.
Through this award, the Mirpuri Foundation reaffirms its mission to support impactful environmental initiatives and to inspire global action to protect marine ecosystems.
The Mirpuri Foundation looks forward to celebrating CORDAP’s achievements next month in Cascais.
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