Blue economy

The blue economy is no longer an abyss of unknown value, argues WWF’s Margaret Kuhlow. It is clear from the numbers that healthy investment portfolios need healthy oceans - and they must be prioritised in the race to zero

The latest developments in sustainable finance

Proceeds will finance ocean-related projects in Asia and the Pacific

As momentum builds towards creating a more sustainable blue economy, investors have the opportunity to help turn the tide, says GIB Asset Management’s Katherine Garrett-Cox

Platform on Sustainable Finance snubs biodiversity offsets in new recommendations

The latest developments in sustainable finance

The latest developments in sustainable finance

The ocean, which regulates climate and supports vital ecosystem services, is crucial to our Earth system and livelihoods. Yet, it is threatened by anthropogenic pressures and climate change. A healthy ocean that supports a sustainable ocean economy requires adequate financing vehicles that generate, invest, align, and account for financial capital to achieve sustained ocean health and governance. However, the current finance gap is large; we identify key barriers to financing a sustainable ocean economy and suggest how to mitigate them, to incentivize the kind of public and private investments needed for topnotch science and management in support of a sustainable ocean economy.

Separately, Pakistan's potential Nature Performance Bond attracts interest

Chris Walker argues the focus on producers, users and investors is intensifying