Ajay Sawant
@ajaysawant.com
independent journalist and ocean-climate communicator working with Bow Seat, High Seas Alliance, ThinkOcean Society ✨🌊 Learn more https://linktr.ee/ajaysawant
I’m honoured to be selected as one of the Explorers Club 50 (EC50) — Fifty People Changing the World that the World Needs to Know About. You can learn more about @theexplorersclub.bsky.social and EC50 at 50.explorers.org - and check out my profile under the Class of 2026! #Explorers #EC50 #Ocean
MPAs are everywhere on dashboards, but far rarer in reality. 8.3% of the #ocean is “protected,” yet only 2.8% is meaningfully managed. The next decade must prioritise outcomes over acreage, and protection beyond boundaries with economic viewpoint. www.currentconservation.org/policing-the...
Policing the Blue: The marine protection dilemma | Current Conservation
Current Conservation Policing the Blue: The marine protection dilemma
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At #COP30, the ocean integration is finally being talked. Brazil’s ocean NDC, Blue Package roadmap, and its pledge to ratify the High Seas Treaty are big steps. But the $149B annual gap for SDG14 remains. The real test is turning recognition into systems that deliver. earth.org/oceans-at-co...
Oceans Take Center Stage at COP30 | Earth.Org
COP30 host Brazil has acknowledged that we cannot mitigate climate change without recognizing the key role oceans and forests play.
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After nearly 3 years, I’m closing a few chapters and opening way for new opportunities in #Communications & Project Management If you’re looking for a well-networked consultant with a strong track record in nonprofit communications, feel free to reach out inquiries.ajay@gmail.com 🔗 ajaysawant.com
After more than a decade as Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Programs, we’re embracing a name that reflects who we are today— and where we’re headed. Say hello to Bow Seat: Creative Action for Conservation. ✨ #CreativeActionInConservation #Art
Just had my first byline published in @mongabay.com! In my commentary, I explore how the fracturing of the Indus Waters Treaty is creating a new front in the battle for the endangered Indus dolphin. india.mongabay.com/2025/06/as-a... #IndusDolphin #FirstByline #EnviroJustice
As a treaty breaks, the Indus dolphin faces a different kind of battle [Commentary]
The suspension of The Indus Waters Treaty has devastating consequences for the endangered Indus river dolphin.
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Exciting News! I was featured in Mid-Day’s Daily Mumbai’s Dossier column yesterday for my work in marine communications! This column gives a fun peek into the lives of #Mumbaikars who are making waves (literally, in my case). From work to quirks, it covers everything in a rapid-fire style. #Ocean
In Mumbai, Narali Purnima marks the start of the fishing season, but its well timing—it aligns with the end of fish breeding, allowing marine life to replenish. What can this tradition teach us? Read in my latest byline: oceangeneration.org/what-a-tradi... #OceanConservation #CulturalWisdom
Coconut for the Sea: What an Ancient Tradition Teaches Us About Ocean Conservation - Ocean Generation
What does a tradition tell us about Ocean conservation? Ajay, a Wavemaker shares what he learnt from the Koli fishing community in Mumbai.
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Art has the power to move people—and the planet. From murals that spark activism to music that amplifies environmental voices, creativity is shaping the future of conservation. Explore 8 ways art is driving real change: medium.com/@ajay-sawant... #Ocean #Artivism #Planet #Art #ConservationAction
How Art Becomes a Catalyst for Conservation: 8 Ways Creativity Sparks Environmental Action
For centuries, art has been a medium of expression, rebellion, and social commentary. But most recently, it has also become a powerful tool for environmental activism. From murals that highlight…
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I’m thrilled to share that joining the UNESCO IOC’s @unoceandecade.bsky.social Strategic Communications Group for the next two years! I’m excited to work with an incredible team of communicators to support the Decade Actions and help advance the science we need for the #Ocean we want.
"I think of beauty as an absolute necessity. I don't think it's a privilege or an indulgence, it's not even a quest. I think it's almost like knowledge, which is to say, it's what we were born for." Toni Morrison #Environment #Nature
Octopuses are incredibly intelligent, known for their surprising behaviors—like striking fish! Scientists believe this could be for dominance, hunting coordination, or reclaiming food. Their world remains full of mysteries. Video credit: Fritz Mihelcic #Octopus #MarineBiology #OceanLife #SeaLife
The #HighSeasTreaty marks a new era for ocean protection, but what does it really mean for our future? In this piece, I break down its impact and why it matters now more than ever. Read more: worldoceanday.org/a-new-era-fo... #HighSeas #OceanProtection #DeepSea // @worldoceanday.bsky.social
A New Era for the Ocean: The High Seas Treaty and What It Means for Our Future - World Ocean Day
Fifteen years of debate and negotiation. That’s how long it took to reach an agreement about something most of us never see: the High Seas. On March 4, 2023, the […]
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🐋 This #WorldWhaleDay, let’s talk about the true value of whales, beyond their beauty. Each great whale contributes over $2M in ecosystem services, from storing carbon to supporting fisheries. Protecting them means protecting our planet. 🎧➡️ www.imf.org/en/News/Podc... #WhaleDay #OceanConservation
The Value of Whales and Every Other Breath
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🌊 BIG WIN for the ocean! France & Spain just became the first EU countries to ratify the #HighSeasTreaty! The Treaty needs 60 ratifications to enter into force—so far, 17 countries have stepped up. Is yours on the list yet? 🌍💙 #BBNJ #30x30
The #HighSeasTreaty is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to protect almost 1/2 of our planet, but it needs to be ratified by at least 60 countries for it to enter into force. 📣 Urge leaders around the world to ratify NOW! buff.ly/3Ec75uj #HighSeas #BBNJ #Ocean #Conservation #ClimateAction
A WAVE OF MESSAGES FOR THE HIGH SEAS - High Seas Alliance Treaty Ratification
I’ve joined the global call for swift ratification of the #HighSeasTreaty. See messages from around the world and add yours. #RaceForRatification #BBNJ
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Waiting isn’t always wasted time, it can be unexpectedly joyful sometimes. Here are 7 moments that prove patience has its own rewards ⏳ Read more: medium.com/@ajay-sawant... #Patience #LifeLessons #Story
The Unexpected Joys of Waiting: 7 Experiences That Prove Time Doesn’t Always Drag
Waiting for Love at the Airport: A 7-Hour Adventure (sort of)
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Bow Seat Contest winners like Sarah Lee and HoJin Kwak used their work to connect personal experiences with broader environmental themes. Through their art challenges the perception that climate disasters are distant threats, emphasizing their immediate impact on human lives. #ClimateChange #Art
The ocean isn’t just a victim of climate change, it’s a powerful part of the solution. Here are 6 things no one told you, but should have. 🔗 Read more: medium.com/@ajay-sawant... #OceanClimateConnection #OceanLiteracy #HighSeas
The Ocean-Climate Connection: 6 Things No One Told You (But Should Have)
The ocean is the climate’s best bet—so why aren’t we betting on it?
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Just wrote my first Medium listicle! School Prepared Me for Exams, Not Life—Here’s What I Wish I Knew Sooner Give it a read & let me know your thoughts! Follow me on Medium for more: medium.com/@ajay-sawant... #Education #Literacy #Listicle
School Prepared Me for Exams, Not Life — Here’s What I Wish I Knew Sooner
Mark Twain once said, “I have never let my schooling interfere with my education.” It’s a sentiment that resonates deeply the moment you…
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🚨 Join us tomorrow! I will be speaking at the Caribbean Regional #BBNJ Conference on Youth involvement to accelerate the ratification and implementation of #HighSeasTreaty. 📅 Jan 30 ⏰ 2–5 PM EST 📍 Virtual 🔗 Register: highseasalliance.org/2025/01/21/j... @highseasalliance.bsky.social
#HighSeas, covering over 60% of our #Ocean, belong to all of us. They are the heartbeat of our planet, supporting countless species and maintaining the balance of life in the deep. But they are unprotected and vulnerable. Help us change this, sign 🔗 change.org/RatifyBBNJ
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Urge the Government of India to Sign and Ratify the High Seas Treaty to Protect Our Ocean
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A year ago, I joined @highseasalliance.bsky.social & EarthEcho as an ambassador, and the experience has been transformative. From connecting with conservationists like Asha De Vos to leading a campaign that reached 5K young people and over million impressions, it’s been a journey of growth & impact.
🚨 @highseasalliance.bsky.social is hiring! They’re looking for an MPA Coordinator to join their dynamic team working on marine conservation and advancing protections for the high seas. 🌊 Don’t miss this opportunity—apply now! #OceanJobs
High Seas Alliance@highseasalliance.bsky.social · 2y ago🌊 We’re hiring! 🌊 We have a new exciting opportunity to join the High Seas Alliance as our new MPA Coordinator to help protect global marine ecosystems. 📅 If you are passionate about marine biodiversity and High Seas protection, apply by February 21! https://buff.ly/40ojDWD
At the 9th Our Ocean Conference in Greece, meeting Dr. Sylvia Earle was unforgettable. Her words, “With every drop of water you drink, every breath you take, you’re connected to the ocean,” remain a powerful reminder of our responsibility to protect it. #OurOcean #Ocean #SylviaEarle
In a historic decision, whales have been granted the status of “legal persons,” recognizing their inherent rights & marking a transformative shift in the approach to conservation by Pacific Islanders 🐋 Read my thoughts in @happyeconews.bsky.social happyeconews.com/a-deep-roote... #Whales #Ocean
A Deep-Rooted Kinship as Whales Claim Their Place Among Us | Happy Eco News
A deep-rooted kinship as whales claim their place among us As dawn breaks over Te Moana nui a Kiwa, the mighty Pacific Ocean, the reverberating calls of whales echo through the oceanic waters, carryin...
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Found this absolutely heartbreaking clip of a mountain lion & 2 cubs seen on Topanga Canyon Blvd. running from fire. There’s no easy way to say this: If you see a scared animal in property, please be kind and avoid shooting. 🎥 ABC #CaliforniaWildfires #LosAngelesFire #CaliforniaFires
