Communities of practice are groups of people who share a common interest in addressing a particular issue and exchange tips, tools, and experiences to deepen their knowledge and expertise in their shared area of interest.

The Clean and Healthy Ocean Integrated Program (CHO-IP) supports several communities of practice working across different areas related to reducing nutrient pollution, curbing marine hypoxia, and supporting sustainable ocean governance. Each community organizes its own set of activities, such as webinar series, the compilation and dissemination of case studies, the development of guidelines and how-to guides, conferences, competitions and awards, twinning and mentoring programs, technical workshops, and field visits.

The CoPs are led by small groups of experts who serve as core groups, guiding each community’s learning agenda and organizing activities. If you are interested in proposing an event or activity—or in joining a core group—please reach out to the community coordinators.

The communities also have dedicated online spaces where members can interact with one another. The community portal also hosts the CHO-IP best management practice archive, where members can submit their interventions.

To learn more about each community or to join as a member, we invite you to visit the online portal (publicly accessible in early 2027):