Conserving marine biodiversity for future generations while improving lives of local people today. #30x30 - Funded by German, Sweden, Norway, Ireland & France
So excited for this @blueactionfund.org grant to come through for @wcs.org Colombia, working alongside @fondoaccion.bsky.social and Fundación Squalus.
Blue Action FundNew €5.7m project in 🇨🇴’s Pacific region. @wcs.org & @fondoaccion.bsky.social authorities & Indigenous communities teaming up to: 🌊 Establish 2 new #MPAs through participatory processes 🌊 Strengthen co-management of 2 existing MPAs 🌊 Advance conservation, sustainable 🎣 & peacebuilding #30x30
The latest from Indonesia 🇮🇩... @blueventures.bsky.social @oceanthyrza.bsky.social
Blue VenturesHome to 67 mangrove species, Kubu Raya is one of Indonesia's richest coastal ecosystems, making its long-term stewardship critical for biodiversity and fisheries. 🔗 Find out more about our work here, made possible by the support of @blueactionfund.org: buff.ly/gbnRiYA
#OceanOptimism funded by 🌊 @bmz.de 🌊 @norad.no 🌊 @afd-france.bsky.social 🌊 @irishaid.bsky.social 🌊 Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The latest from Costa Rica 🇨🇷.... @fundacionmarviva.bsky.social @oceancecilia.bsky.social
Fundación MarVivaB&M Artisans: Turning Marine Debris into Art - Testimonial by Pablo Mora Salas #MarViva #GulfOfNicoya #BlueActionFund @blueactionfund.org youtu.be/Zu1SMaSMz2s?...
The latest from South Africa 🇿🇦... @wildtrust.co.za @oceanthyrza.bsky.social
WILDTRUSTRecently, WILDTRUST’s Communications and Marketing team traveled across northern KwaZulu-Natal to deliver WILDTRUST Communications Skills Training to this year’s cohort of Youth Employment Services (YES) in partnership with Nedbank, community media assistants.
Meanwhile in Costa Rica, one of the many entrepreneurship ventures supported by @fundacionmarviva.bsky.social through their @blueactionfund.org grant. Give their account a visit for many other first-hand video testimonials from new and proud women entrepreneurs along the Pacific coast.
Fundación MarVivaPiel Marina. Women entrepreneurs who transform fish leather into unique accessories. Innovation, sustainability, and empowerment that drive the local economy. Puntarenas, #CostaRica #MarViva #GulfOfNicoya #BlueActionFund @blueactionfund.org youtu.be/FQZ8aX6msiw?...
The latest from Costa Rica 🇨🇷... @fundacionmarviva.bsky.social @kathmaa.bsky.social @oceancecilia.bsky.social
Fundación MarVivaB&M Artisans: Turning Marine Debris into Art - Testimonial by Pablo Mora Salas #MarViva #GulfOfNicoya #BlueActionFund @blueactionfund.org youtu.be/Zu1SMaSMz2s?...
#OceanGrants 💶🌊. We aim to invest €17 million in mangroves, blue carbon and #30x30 in Asia. @blueactionfund.org @oceansteinmann.bsky.social @oceanweigand.bsky.social
NuriUpdated FAQ for the @blueactionfund.org Blue Carbon Call for Proposals is now available. We’ll update it regularly as new questions come in. Please check the latest version here. www.blueactionfund.org/wp-content/u...
Mangroves - where aesthetics meet carbon sinks. 📸 At @blueactionfund.org, we aim to invest €17 million in their conservation & restoration for blue carbon to benefit local communities and help achieve #30x30.
Mangrove photography awards 2026 – in picturesA selection of the winners, runners-up and highly commended photos from awards that offer a window into landscapes some may never encounterwww.theguardian.com
Ocean conservation must lead to social progress. Local empowerment, to a more effective ocean management. When coastal communities are empowered, nothing can stop them: ecosystems and society thrive 🌊🌱 🐝 #OceanOptimism
Blue Action FundThe latest from Costa Rica... @fundacionmarviva.bsky.social @oceancecilia.bsky.social www.diarioextra.com/noticia/una-...
New grant fact sheet! 🇮🇩 Lampung Province in Indonesia 🌊 Premiere of MPA/FMA co-management over 4,500 km² 🦀 Supports blue swimming crab fishery & local livelihoods Info about €5.4 million project ➡️ ogy.de/1q8e @envdefensefund.bsky.social @oceancecilia.bsky.social
Shared some reflections on funders-grantees relationships on the other platform... Comments will feed into my preparation for a joint funders' panel at #IMCC8 this fall in Edinburgh www.linkedin.com/posts/markus...
#imcc8 #oceanoptimism | Markus Knigge | 18 commentsPhilanthropy plays a critical role in ocean conservation — even more if we get the partnerships right.
I'm joining leaders from Arcadia, Oceankind, Becht Foundation, and Bloomberg Ocean Fund for a pl...www.linkedin.comThanks @oceanthayne.bsky.social for your work & leadership on this survey & anlaysis. Well worth the effort to feed into our review and discussion #10YearsBlueAction
Congratulations Benin 🇧🇯 for safeguarding 140km² coral reef. 🎉For transparency: unlike stated in the article, this was achieved without support by @blueactionfund.org. Thanks for spotting @pedrotrejo.bsky.social #MPAs #30x30 www.webpronews.com/benin-protec...
Benin Protects First Coral Reef, Safeguarding 200+ Fish SpeciesBenin has designated its first coral reef as a protected marine area, safeguarding a 140-square-kilometer habitat off Ouidah that supports over 200 fish species and diverse corals. The decision, drive...www.webpronews.com
Lots of work but worth it! Check out @blueactionfund.org ‘s first analysis after surveying former grantees 2 years after project end ⬇️⬇️
Blue Action FundWhat happens after a grant ends? We asked our grantees. Two years on, early responses show they value working with us, see room to improve our processes, and say we bring more than funding. Most importantly, projects create lasting local impact. ➡️ ogy.de/nvqq #10YearsBlueAction #OceanOptimism
Updated FAQ for the @blueactionfund.org Blue Carbon Call for Proposals is now available. We’ll update it regularly as new questions come in. Please check the latest version here. www.blueactionfund.org/wp-content/u...
What happens after a grant ends? We asked our grantees. Two years on, early responses show they value working with us, see room to improve our processes, and say we bring more than funding. Most importantly, projects create lasting local impact. ➡️ ogy.de/nvqq #10YearsBlueAction #OceanOptimism