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Kelp Forest Challenge

The Kelp Forest Challenge is a global movement to raise our connection to the ocean and ultimate protect and restore 4 million hectares of kelp forests by 2040.

It was collaboratively created and is a shared vision of what we need to do to save our underwater forests.

Anyone can get involved, it doesnt matter if you are a snorkeller, CEO, scientist, artist, Prime Minister, or ocean lover you can join the movement. We accept pledges to protect or restore kelp forests, increase awareness, assist conservation projects, or inspire the world. If you think you can help the kelp, let us know.

Activity period 2023–present
Last CoAct update 2025
Web URL https://kelpforestalliance.com/kelp-forest-challenge
Output effectiveness
1.00
Accountability Index
0.40
Inclusiveness Index
0.46
Num. actors 116
Functions Campaigning
SDGs 13 14 17
Themes oceans and coastal zones
Policy focus Equal focus
Sectors No clear economic sector
Implementation countries Australia, Canada, Chile, China, Denmark, France, Hong Kong, Italy, Korea (the Republic of), Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Norway, Peru, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Nothern Ireland (the), United States of America (the)
Target Target type
Restore 200000 hectares and protect 1 million hectares of kelp forests by 2030 Area target
Restore 1 million hectares and protect 3 million hectares of kelp forests by 2040 Area target