Kelp Forest Challenge

The Kelp Forest Challenge is a global movement to raise peoples connection to the ocean and ultimately 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 the underwater forests.

Anyone can get involved, it doesnt matter if you are a snorkeller, CEO, scientist, artist, Prime Minister, or ocean lover one can join the movement. They 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	0.50
Inclusiveness Index	0.46
Capacity Index	0.31
Num. actors	116
Functions	Campaigning
SDGs
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

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