The Role of Blue Carbon in Mitigating Climate Change
Blue carbon-carbon captured and stored by the world’s ocean and coastal ecosystems—has emerged as a powerful tool in our fight against climate change.
My Story
You hear news reports and people talking about it, but I never would have thought I would be able to experience firsthand the true loss of biodiversity that we’ve been feeling.
The Public Cost of Private Science
Scientific progress is often driven by the collaborative efforts of public funding and private enterprise. However, as private interests increasingly dominate scientific research, a critical question arises: who truly benefits from these advancements?
Navigating The Blue Economy Under A Trump Reelection
Should Donald Trump return to the White House, his administration’s policies will likely shape the future of this vital economic sector.
Connecting Ocean Investors, Scientists, and Policymakers
For startups, nonprofits, and NGOs working in the blue economy, building connections with investors, scientists, and policymakers is essential for success. These stakeholders bring different but complementary strengths: investors provide capital, scientists offer critical research and innovation, and policymakers shape regulatory frameworks.
Using Blended Finance To Reduce Risk & Attract Venture Capital
Startups, nonprofits, and NGOs working in the blue economy often face challenges securing capital due to perceived risks and uncertain financial returns. Blended finance, which combines public, philanthropic, and private capital, offers a powerful solution to bridge this gap.
Building Investor Confidence By Creating Scalable Business Models
Businesses must build scalable and sustainable models that provide long-term economic and environmental returns. For investors, these models must also offer clear financial returns alongside measurable impact. Building such ventures is crucial for attracting capital investment, fostering investor confidence, and driving growth in the blue economy.
Getting Into The Mind of Wildlife Investors
Wildlife conservation requires significant financial resources, and raising funds for such efforts can be challenging, especially when dealing with a diverse range of investors—from small-scale individual donors to large institutional investors.
How To Identify Sustainable Funding for NGOs
Traditionally reliant on donations and grants, NGOs are exploring venture capital, impact investing, and other innovative financial models to secure funding. This article outlines how NGOs can finance their growth through sustainable funding methods using different steps throughout their journey, with specific metrics, and hypothetical scenarios to guide their journey.
The Growing Relevance of Blue Finance
As the world turns its attention to sustainable development, blue finance is emerging as a key driver in protecting and sustainably utilizing the ocean’s resources.