Blue Finance

Blue Finance, Nature, News | 27 April 2023

Last month, after more than 10 years of negotiations, UN delegates reached an historic agreement  concerning the protection of marine biodiversity in international waters, an area covering almost half of the Earth’s surface and 95% of the planet’s habitat by volume.

Blue Finance, Nature, News | 28 June 2022

Five top international organisations jointly launch global guidance for bonds to finance the sustainable blue economy—a commitment to provide the…

Blue Finance, Events, Nature, Webinars | 22 June 2022

Seafood may be the most traded food commodity in the world, but there is still much to be done to…

Blue Finance, Nature, Publications | 02 June 2022

The deep sea contains many of the most pristine ecosystems on our planet and plays a crucial role in regulating…

Blue Finance, Nature, Publications | 17 May 2022

The science is clear, reaching “net zero” by 2050 will require a rapid, deep and sustained reduction in global greenhouse…

Blue Finance, Nature, Publications | 13 April 2022

Dredging and marine aggregate extraction are highly damaging to seabed habitats, leading to the loss and removal of species, and…

Blue Finance, Nature, News, Social | 07 April 2022

Ocean-linked sectors such as fishing, shipping and marine tourism are among the major arteries of the global economy, providing food,…

Blue Finance, Events, Nature, Podcasts | 05 April 2022

UNEP Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) · Financing a just transition to a sustainable blue economy Including social equity considerations in…

Blue Finance, Nature, News | 16 March 2022

With the global economy heavily reliant on ocean health, a sustainable future is paramount. This article gives an overview of the scale of the problem, and highlights how Financial institutions can take action to transition sectors such as shipping and seafood transition to sustainable practices.  It gives an overview of available innovations, guidance, principles for financial institutons to ensure that investment, underwriting and lending activities are aligned to a positive future for the marine environment.

Blue Finance, Nature, Pollution & Circular Economy, Publications | 03 March 2022

A science-based, actionable toolkit for banks, insurers and investors to align  decision-making with a sustainable blue economy. The Diving Deep Guidance helps financial institutions to break the pollution cycle, including plastics and other solid waste, and manage the impacts of coastal infrastructure projects such as seawalls, while exploring the potential of nature-based solutions including mangroves and reefs. Featuring inspirational photographs by Cristina Mittermeier.