Cruise, Comfort, & Conservation in the Komodo Islands, Indonesia
We’re proud to share this wonderful article by Jennifer Lowe featuring Nomad Archipelago, one of our ‘Reef Positive Businesses’ in Indonesia — Her story artfully describes the unforgettable cruise experience on offer and how we leverage tourism as a genuine force for good.
SCIFF – Blue Finance Facility
The Blue Finance Facility is a a groundbreaking financial vehicle to regenerate marine biodiversity and develop the sustainable blue economy in sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia.
Ocean Investment Protocol – 2025
Our Blue Finance blended vehicle is highlighted as a case study for the growth of the Sustainable Ocean Economy to achieve SDG14 and other related SDGs, in the United Nations Ocean Investment Protocol – 2025.
Blue Economy Impact Investments to Boost Marine Conservation in Pemba, Zanzibar
Blue Alliance, a non-profit focused on managing large Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), announces its first impact investments in the North Pemba Channel Conservation Area (PECCA), Zanzibar. These investments support two sustainable enterprises—community-based aquaculture and ecotourism—designed to create livelihoods, restore marine biodiversity, and support PECCA’s management.
A Unique Travel Experience & Marine Conservation Partnership
The Manta, Pemba Island, in conjunction with Genberg Underwater Hotels and BlueWild EcoVentures, the tourism division of Blue Alliance Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) have entered into a distinctive collaboration to launch the latest generation of Underwater Room.
Exploring Indonesia responsibly with Nomad Archipelago cruises
Nomad Archipelago is a unique collaboration between Nomad Plastic and Blue Alliance Marine Protected Areas to drive regenerative and sustainable tourism in Indonesia.
Regenerative Travel 2023 Impact Awards – Winners
Our reef-positive business in Zanzibar, won the prestigious Regenerative Travel Impact Award 2023 in the category “Regenerative Travel Experience”. The Pemba Coral Reef Safari has been recognized for its regenerative approach, offering an unparalleled scuba diving and marine wildlife experience that not only provides a unique encounter with marine life but also supports local community development and marine protection through our local partner, the Kwanini Foundation.
Bright Ideas in Travel 2023
The Pemba Coral Reef Safari has been featured as one of 53 innovative travel ideas in 2023, which are changing the way we travel through tech, design, sustainability, community, inclusion, accessibility, and conservation.
Impact loan to set Philippines MPAs on track to economic independence
UBS Optimus Foundation demonstrates their commitment to ocean conservation with an impact loan to Blue Finance for Marine Protected Areas in the Philippines, enabling transformative initiatives for marine biodiversity and sustainable coastal livelihoods.
‘Bankable’ Marine Protected Areas
A UNEP Finance Initiative case study that outlines Blue finance’s innovative and scalable approach to MPA funding. This approach uses blended finance to strengthen natural resource management, improve food security, promote sustainable development, and enhance climate change resilience.