Doug Woodring is the Founder and Managing Director of the Ocean Recovery Alliance.
Ocean Recovery Alliance is an NGO focused on bringing innovative solutions, technology, collaborations and policy together to impact positive improvements for the health of the ocean. Doug works with a wide variety of stakeholders, including with the United Nations Environment (UNEP) and the World Bank (and more) to reduce plastic pollution, both on land and water, by creating strategic solutions for governments, industry and communities which lead to long-term, hands-on business practices that engage.
Doug is a recipient of awards and honours, including:
Prince’s Award for Innovative Philanthropy, Prince Albert of Monaco (2018);
recognized as a UN Climate Hero and a Google Earth Hero;
inducted into the Open Water Int’l Hall of Fame for innovative contributions to the sport;
named as one of the top 50 “watermen” in the world
In this episode he chats with Andrew Cox | Joint Dynamics on the why, what, and how of being an Environmental “Actionist” & entrepreneur.