by Water Revolution Foundation | 10 Nov 2025 | News
The show season is in full swing, and we are excited to return to The Superyacht Forum and METSTRADE as a strategic partner – and to the very place where the foundation was created in 2018. This year, our focus is on the compass to navigate uncharted waters together. From implementing Roadmap 2050 and advancing the Ocean Assist programme to moderating a session on the next steps for HVO, we’re driving collective progress toward a regenerative yachting sector defined by innovation, responsibility, and shared ambition.
The Superyacht Forum
The week will kick off with our Environmental Scientist, Awwal Idris, taking part in a panel discussion on NXT-GEN Anti-fouling: Asset Performance & Ocean Legacy on Monday 17 November at 14:45–16:00 in rooms E105/E106. This session will explore the latest innovative antifouling technologies and assess the essential need for global collaboration – from industry leaders to authorities – to mitigate this widespread impact.
Also on Monday 17 November at 14:45–16:00 in rooms E102/E108, our Technical Director, Hanna Dabrowska, will moderate a session on The Next Steps for HVO. This session is designed for C-suite leaders to tackle the real barriers to adoption, from quality and engine compatibility to logistics and policy gaps. Together, we’ll drive the transition forward, using collaboration and innovation to shape a future strategy for sector-wide adoption.
On Tuesday 18 November at 11:45–13:00 at The Superyacht Forum, we will discuss the recent IMO postponement: Net-Zero Framework. Our Executive Director, Robert van Tol, will join legislative experts on stage to discuss whether the postponement is a setback or an opportunity for the yachting sector, in alignment with Roadmap 2050.
On Tuesday 18 November at 14:45–16:00 at The Superyacht Forum, our Initiator and Vice Chair, Vienna Eleuteri, will take a closer look at how the yachting community can take actionable steps to implement Roadmap 2050 through adopting Ocean Assist. This session builds on last year’s roadmap vision and will explore concrete tools, pathways, and collaborations needed to accelerate change across the industry. A ticket is required at The Superyacht Forum to attend this session.
METSTRADE 2025
On Wednesday 19 November at 11:45–12:15 on the METSTRADE stage, Smart Interiors Horizon is hosting a session on Redefining Luxury. This discussion will explore how sustainability can be seamlessly embedded into design and production as a natural evolution of quality, creativity, and excellence. Through diverse perspectives and real project examples, the speakers will reflect on how interiors can embody both aesthetic value and environmental consciousness, maintaining timeless appeal while addressing contemporary challenges.
On Wednesday 19 November at 12:00–14:30, we are hosting our annual Matchmaking Workshop. This workshop brings together our Verified Solutions with new-build and refit yards, designers, and yacht managers for a unique opportunity to exchange insights, foster collaboration, and accelerate sustainable innovation across the supply chain.
On Thursday 20 November at 12:15–12:45 on the Superyacht Stage, our Technical Director, Hanna Dabrowska, and PhD student Ludovico, along with a panel of experts, will explore what “Yacht 2030” means for design, technology, and sustainability — showcasing the innovations that will define the next generation of superyachts as we look toward a future where performance, responsibility, and regeneration go hand in hand.
We are proud to present this year’s edition of the Superyacht Sustainability Route at METSTRADE 2025. Continuing our shared commitment to transparency and measurable impact, the Route highlights LCA-verified, third-party–assessed solutions featured within our Hub of Verified Solutions. Look out for the Sustainability Route stamp throughout the show floor — a signpost to verified innovation driving real environmental progress. Explore our Hub of Verified Solutions.
We look forward to seeing you at The Superyacht Forum and METSTRADE! For questions or more information, don’t hesitate to contact us.
by Water Revolution Foundation | 10 Nov 2025 | News
We are thrilled to welcome Jemma Lampkin to our Board of Directors!
Jemma joins as the Yachting Supply Chain representative, bringing a perspective that reflects the broader ecosystem and strengthens sector representation on our board.
Jemma was appointed Global Commercial Director of AkzoNobel’s Yacht Coatings Division in 2022. With over a decade of experience at AkzoNobel, including senior roles within the Aerospace Coatings business, she brings a wealth of expertise to the position.
She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Columbia University and an Executive MBA from the National University of Singapore. Widely regarded as an inspirational leader and a strong role model for women in the marine industry, Jemma is deeply committed to advancing sustainable innovation within yacht coatings, driving initiatives that reduce environmental impact while maintaining performance excellence. As a frequent spokesperson at prominent industry events such as METSTRADE, she shares strategic insights on talent development, emerging technologies and the evolving role of sustainability in shaping the future of the marine sector.
“Becoming part of the Water Revolution Foundation board offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with industry experts equally passionate about embedding sustainability in yachting. The supply chain is instrumental for the acceleration of change through innovative product development. It is crucial that solutions reach the decision makers as early as possible, but also have their credentials checked. I’m honoured to have the opportunity to bring that perspective to the Foundation as we continue to drive meaningful, measurable progress towards a more sustainable future for our industry.”
Welcome to the Revolution, Jemma!
by Water Revolution Foundation | 29 Sep 2025 | Press Releases
Leading Yacht Brokers Association (LYBRA) and Water Revolution Foundation Join Forces to adopt the targets set out for yacht operations through the recently launched Roadmap 2050 – Towards Regenerative Yachting.
Monaco, 29 September 2025
The Leading Yacht Brokers Association (LYBRA) and Water Revolution Foundation (WRF) today announced a strategic collaboration to establish a new Environmental Committee under the umbrella of LYBRA. This committee, guided by the expertise of the Water Revolution Foundation team, will focus on adopting and implementing the ambitious targets set out in the Roadmap 2050 – Towards Regenerative Yachting, launched earlier this year.
This partnership brings together two leading forces in the superyacht industry, combining LYBRA’s reach and influence across the global brokerage and yacht management community with Water Revolution’s scientific, environmental-driven programme. The Environmental Committee will serve as a platform for LYBRA members to collaborate in driving the Roadmap’s coordinated direction for the entire yachting sector, aligning business practices and client advisory with measurable sustainability goals.
“By working together with Water Revolution Foundation, we are ensuring that our industry is not only aligned with the urgent need for climate action but also sharing the responsibility of shaping a more sustainable future,” said Charlie Birkett, President of LYBRA. “This committee will allow us to move from dialogue to coordinated action.”
The Environmental Committee will:
- Translate the Roadmap 2050 goals into clear, practical steps for the yacht management sector.
- Provide resources, tools, and training to LYBRA members to identify most effective sustainable solutions for the existing fleet.
- Monitor progress through data collection, supporting measurable emission reduction and regenerative practices.
- Foster collaboration and inspire leadership across the superyacht industry to accelerate systemic change.
“With the Roadmap 2050, the yachting sector now has a clear vision of where we must go to become truly regenerative,” said Aino Grapin – President of Water Revolution Foundation. “By creating this Environmental Committee with LYBRA, we ensure that yacht managers – who play a critical role in guiding clients’ choices – are fully equipped and empowered to accelerate to this transformation.”
Since its inception in 2018, Water Revolution Foundation has developed yacht specific methods and tools such as the Yacht Environmental Transparency Index (YETI) and the for-and-by crew Environmental Crew Guidelines, that are ready for adoption and implementation, for yachting to step up its environmental progress. The collaboration underscores a growing recognition across the yachting sector that sustainability is no longer optional – it is essential to the industry’s long-term relevance and future prosperity.
by Water Revolution Foundation | 24 Sep 2025 | Press Releases
Water Revolution Foundation Launches its Ocean Assist Programme into the Yachting Community at the 2025 Monaco Yacht Show.Monaco, 24 September 2025
Following its global debut at the UN Ocean Conference (UNOC3) earlier this year, Water Revolution Foundation now officially launched Ocean Assist to the wider yachting community at the Monaco Yacht Show. Ocean Assist is a science-based, regenerative impact programme designed specifically to restore the ecological footprint of yachting. It is aimed at helping the yachting community to support its most critical stakeholder, the ocean. Carefully selected by a scientific advisory board, the programme ensures effective, quantified and transparently reported positive impact projects.
RINA-certified under ISO standards, Ocean Assist represents the very first UN-recognised regenerative programme. It incorporates Regenerative Contribution Units, initially recognized by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) at COP28 in Dubai as an innovative metric to move beyond carbon offsetting. Recognised by UN DESA as an investment-ready platform to channel finance into SDG 14, Ocean Assist combines these Units with carbon credits, generating a regenerative bonus and positioning yachting as a strategic driver within the blue economy. It complements the targets established in Water Revolution Foundation’s Roadmap 2050 – Towards Regenerative Yachting, ensuring that after actors have reduced their footprint, they can complete their net-zero commitment by compensating the remaining impact through regenerative, reliable and relevant contributions to restore and protect the ocean.
How Ocean Assist Works
Each Ocean Assist Unit (OAU) combines both ecological and climate benefits in one trusted mechanism:
- 1 OAU = 1 Regenerative Contribution Unit (RCU) + 23 Verified Emission Reductions (VERs)
- Regenerative Contribution Unit (RCU): Measures net ecological gains in both extent and condition, expressed as quality hectares (Qha).
- Verified Emission Reductions (VERs): Each RCU is associated with the certified removal of 23 tonnes of CO₂eq, issued by the eCO2care – Carbon Account Registry for Climate Neutrality. VERs are globally recognised and can be included in corporate sustainability reports.
All Projects that generate OAU’s are:
- Selected by an independent scientific advisory board, ensuring due diligence on climate, ecology, governance, and integrity.
- Registered in the public eCO2care registry, guaranteeing transparency, traceability, and accountability.
- Certified through a rigorous process so yacht owners, builders, and stakeholders know their contributions have the highest possible positive impact.
Certificates will be issued by Water Revolution Foundation upon purchasing Ocean Assist Units. With these certificates, the process is complete and emission reductions can be formally included in corporate sustainability reporting.
Why This Matters
Yachting, as the pinnacle of luxury, has both the resources and the responsibility to lead by example in ocean stewardship. Ocean Assist enables the industry to:
- Act as ocean stewards by directly funding high-impact restoration and conservation projects.
- Embed sustainability into strategy, going beyond offsetting to measurable ecological regeneration.
- Demonstrate leadership by holding itself to a higher standard, creating a multiplier effect across industries.
- Report with confidence, as OAUs provide both VER certificates for carbon accounting and RCU certificates for biodiversity gains.
“Integrating regenerative investment into our business value propositions is the way to preserve a future for all. Ocean Assist provides a scientifically robust, transparent, and regenerative path forward for yachting and beyond. By choosing Ocean Assist, we choose to turn our industry’s footprint into a legacy of regeneration.” – Dr. Vienna Eleuteri, Programme Architect, Ocean Assist.
Certification and Development Partners
Now Available
Ocean Assist Units can now be purchased directly through the Water Revolution Foundation website. By participating, the yachting community can take tangible, verifiable steps toward protecting marine biodiversity and accelerating the transition to a regenerative, net-zero future.
by Water Revolution Foundation | 11 Sep 2025 | News
The 2025 edition of the Monaco Yacht Show is less than a month away, and we are excited to return as strategic partners for the fourth consecutive year. This year, we will launch our new Ocean Assist Programme to the wider yachting community, and environmentally friendlier solutions that we vetted for the Blue Wake programme that will be showcased throughout the show.
The Inaugural Blue Wake Programme
24-27 September | Show Wide
The Blue Wake Programme is the new environmental sustainability programme that spotlights the most impactful eco-responsible solutions in the industry. Each featured solution undergoes a rigorous vetting process managed by our team to ensure it meets our high standards for environmental performance. These solutions will be showcased throughout the Monaco Yacht Show.
The Blue Wake Awards will take place on Tuesday evening, we are pleased to be involved in the selecting of nominees for the jury’s consideration.
Designer Gathering
24 September | 8:15-9:30 | Espen Oeino Design Office
Members of our Designer Taskforce will come together for a social breakfast gathering to regroup and reaffirm the Roadmap 2050 targets for design to be turned into a compelling programme. We are grateful to Espen and his team for their warm hospitality.
Roundtable: Rethinking Charter
24 September | 10:00 – 11:30 | Conference Hall
Our Executive Director, Robert van Tol, will participate in a roundtable discussion on rethinking the charter experience. The panel will explore what sustainable chartering looks like in practice, from both client and crew perspectives. Topics will include:
- Reducing waste onboard
- Switching to biodegradable and reef-safe products
- Sourcing sustainable and local food
- Reducing fuel consumption
- Educating clients on responsible yachting
Ocean Assist Launch
24 September | 11:40 – 12:10 | Conference Hall
The Ocean Assist Programme is designed to make ocean conservation tangible and measurable. Each Ocean Assist Unit combines verified CO2 offsetting with regenerative contributions, allowing anyone in the industry to move beyond net-zero as the target and into nature positive.
Hand-Delivering YETI Lite Reports
24 – 26 September
In collaboration with Monaco Yacht Show, we will hand-deliver complimentary estimated YETI scores to yachts on display. These reports provide captains and chief engineers with a benchmark, showing how their yacht compares to others on display and across the wider fleet, with an accuracy of up to 90%. Mainly to trigger interest to do a full YETI assessment.
We look forward to seeing you at the show! Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or comments.
