1.8 million hectares of coral reef to receive new Blue Finance funding
1.8 million hectares of coral reef to receive new Blue Finance funding. Initial funding from the Blue Finance programme will be channelled into the regeneration of the reef systems across 115 Marine Protected Areas throughout Indonesia, the Philippines, Tanzania, and Cabo Verde.
Launch of the first impact loan facility for coral reef conservation
Driving the Blue Economy: Blue Alliance and BNP Paribas launch Blue Finance, an impact debt facility to support the development of Marine Protected Areas in the Global South.
New funding from the GFCR: Scaling Impact in the Philippines and Zanzibar
New funding from the Global Fund for Coral Reefs (GFCR) will support our programmes in the North Pemba Channel Conservation Area and the Philippines.
Expansion in Northeast Palawan, Philippines
Our local entity, Blue Alliance Philippines, officially signed a 10-year renewable co-management agreement with the Local Government Unit of Dumaran, Northeast Palawan
Blue Finance Facility for MPAs is now part of the Sea Change Impact Financing Facility (SCIFF)
Our Blue Finance Facility for Marine Protected Areas is now part of the Sea Change Impact Financing Facility (SCIFF) by ORRAA. This partnership aims to drive $1 billion in private investment into coastal and ocean ecosystems by 2030, focusing on regenerating marine biodiversity and fostering sustainable economies.
Global Fund for Coral Reefs approves more than US$25 million in additional funding for resilience action
New funding support was announced for the Blue Alliance-led initiatives in the Philippines and Pemba Island, Zanzibar.
UBS Optimus Foundation Annual Review 2023
Blue Alliance is featured as part of the Climate and Environment Portfolio in the UBS Optimus Foundation Annual Review 2023.
Blue Alliance PECCA Technical SAC Report, 2024
Discover the work, progress, and impact of Blue Alliance Pemba Channel Conservation Area (PECCA) in the 2024 SAC Technical Report.
Revolutionising marine conservation: AXA Climate, Howden, and Blue Alliance Marine Protected Areas partner to protect marine ecosystems
Blue Alliance Marine Protected Areas (BA) has joined forces with AXA Climate and Howden Broking Group to leverage cutting-edge insurance models and risk management expertise. This partnership aims to promote a regenerative approach to marine ecosystem protection.
Blue Finance is now Blue Alliance Marine Protected Areas
We are excited to announce our transformation from ‘Blue finance’ to ‘Blue Alliance – Marine Protected Areas’. The new name emphasises our focus on protecting marine ecosystems and supporting local communities.
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