Parley for the Oceans

Belmond and Parley for the Oceans are proud to collaborate on a multiyear partnership to protect the oceans through education and conservation, setting a new standard for the hospitality industry.

THE STORY

Parley’s Mission

Founded in 2012 by Cyrill Gutsch, Parley for the Oceans has since grown into an international network dedicated to bringing creators, academics and leaders together to protect the world’s largest ecosystem.

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A group of people pose at the back of a sunny beach in black and white casual wear, waving their arms and two Parley flags.

HIGHLIGHTS

Our Recent Initatives

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Beneath a high palapa ceiling, a group, mainly in cream attire, face the camera with papers certifying their work with Parley.

Ocean Guardians

At Maroma in Mexico, a series of immersive workshops were held which placed local voices at the forefront of ocean conservation efforts.

A large dark grey whale shark with a white dotty pattern, glides away beneath the sea's surface in an underwater shot.

Map2Adapt

Map2Adapt blends community engagement with scientific research. A new survey of the Mesoamerican Reef gleaned more understanding of this fragile, mighty ecosystem.

Two men holding sacks collect rubbish from a seaweed-strewn beach in hazy sunshine, seen at an angle.

Beach Cleanups

A beach cleanup on Copacabana Beach brought together employees and collaborators to learn about the local ecosystem and the potential for impact through community effort.

Expeditions to the Cagarras Islands

At this vital marine reserve in Rio that provide a sanctuary for seabirds, marine mammals and coral reefs, participants understood the importance of this diverse habitat.

An LED panel shows a swimming turtle in an display devised by a conservation collaboration between Belmond and Parley.

Rio Carnival

Our annual Rio Carnival ball had the theme Infinite Ocean Blue. Guests visited an immersive space with a multimedia installation that raised awareness of ocean conservation.

Artist Paola Dávila, with long dark hair and black clothing, creates a cyanotype turquoise and sand art piece on the beach.

Ocean Art

Artist Paola Davila took to the shoreline to create “Te regalo el mar de Maroma” (I Give You the Sea of Maroma), a piece or art that captured the energy of the ocean.