The Great Blue Wall (GBW) is an African-led movement to protect and restore one of the planet’s most vital ocean regions while empowering the people who depend on it. Spanning ten nations, the GBW connects mangroves, coral reefs, and seagrasses into a living wall of hope and resilience. It strengthens coastal economies, restores nature, and inspires collective action. This is not charity, it is a shared responsibility, shared benefit, and shared power. Africa is showing the world that when people and planet thrive together, the ocean’s future is secure.