Table 2

Major environmental-led partnerships and SDGs achieved

Cruise group companyOrganizations involved in main partnershipsSDGs achieved
 Partnership with: 
Carnival Corporation & PLCBellona Foundation promoting greater ecological understanding and protection of nature, the environment and health through a specific initiative, including training courses for shore-based and on-board personnel. This private and formal partnership introduced sustainable environmental solutions, such as the environmental restoration of Posidonia oceanica, marine fauna and various coralsSDG3, SDG11, SDG13, SDG14 and SDG15
RCCLWWF to support WWF-trained teachers and student leaders in conducting an environmental education school curriculum in 47 public elementary schools in Donsol, Philippines for supporting since 2016 the health of the oceans and the 2020 sustainability targetsSDG11, SDG3, SDG6 and SDG4
NCLNova Southeastern University (NSU) for reversing the decline of the coral reef, a critical marine ecosystem, near the private island Great Stirrup Cay, involving the Perry Institute of Marine Science and the Coral Reef Restoration, Assessment and Monitoring Lab at NSU’s Oceanographic Centre, to promote the growth and health of the corals, as well as educational programs in partnership with the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation (GHOF) team
Wyland Foundation for launching the newest ship Norwegian Bliss, which provided a significant new image design for its cruise fleet (promotion of clean water and healthy oceans through the marriage of art and science)
Avian Rehabilitation Centre to help reduce the centre’s energy consumption and waste production by installing recycling bins and high-efficiency hair dryers at the facility
Ocean Conservancy Trash Free Seas Alliance for promoting and implementing the global sustainability program titled “Sail & Sustain” for a world plastic free
GHOF for hosting experts to come on board the cruise ships and give interactive presentations about issues that various ocean ecosystems are facing
SDG4, SDG6, SDG7, SDG12, SDG13, SDG14 and SDG15
MSCUNICEF addressed to reducing malnutrition and poverty in Africa. MAREVIVO Association for developing training courses to educate new generations about the value and respect of oceansSDG3, SDG11, SDG13, SDG14 and SDG15
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