7. Efforts to preserve and restore oceans and coastal ecosystems
Advance sustainable ocean planning and marine conservation through coordinated management, breakthroughs in mangrove, coral reef, and coastal ecosystems, renewable ocean energy, sustainable shipping, and climate-smart aquatic food systems.
Case Studies
Scaling Coral Reef Insurance in the Caribbean
A parametric insurance model by MAR Fund and partners delivers rapid funding for coral reef restoration after hurricanes in the Caribbean.
$35 million debt-for-nature swap for coral reefs launched in Indonesia
A $35M debt-for-nature swap in Indonesia redirects debt payments to protect coral reefs, strengthen Marine Protected Areas, and support local communities, safeguarding biodiversity and livelihoods.
Structuring sustainable finance for MPAs in Colombia: Seaflower Fund
Colombia’s Seaflower Reserve, a debt-relief and finance initiative, empowers artisanal fishers, promotes sustainable practices, and protects coral reefs, enhancing livelihoods and ecosystem resilience.
Protecting Blue Carbon Ecosystems in Andalusia
LIFE Blue Natura in Andalusia mapped 13,000 ha of seagrass and saltmarsh, creating a Mediterranean carbon offset protocol. It boosted science-policy links and public awareness for coastal climate action.
Carbon credit initiative restoring mangroves and creating sustainable income for coastal communities
By conserving and restoring mangroves, coastal communities around Dar-es-Salaam are capturing carbon to generate tradeable credits, creating a new, long-term revenue stream that directly funds local priorities like clean water, education, and healthcare.
The Mother of the Mangrove
The Mothers of the Mangrove, a network of 600+ women in Brazil, protect mangroves that support life, traditions, and climate resilience across 37 communities and 12 marine reserves.
Vida Manglar Carbon Project: Protecting mangroves for people in Colombia
A blue carbon project in Colombia engages local communities to protect mangroves, generate carbon credits, and channel revenue into conservation and sustainable livelihoods.
Large scale implementation of best practice mangrove restoration in Guinea Bissau
Large-scale mangrove restoration in Guinea-Bissau by Wetlands International, using natural regeneration to restore ecosystems, boost biodiversity, and support sustainable community livelihoods.