Asha Bakar Mtwana – A female ranger breaking the mould and protecting the ocean.
Before most of her neighbours have stepped outside, Asha Bakar Mtwana is already out walking the coastline alongside fellow rangers, scanning for footprints, turtle tracks, abandoned nets, or anything that might hint at illegal fishing activities. By afternoon, she is boarding a patrol boat alongside fellow Blue Alliance PECCA rangers.
Digital Climate Group Hosts Blue Alliance to Present Innovative Financing Model for Coral Reef Conservation
Blue Alliance, one of the leading environmental organisations working to maintain and strengthen marine protected areas and blue economy across the globe, is proud to announce the launch of Aquahub Philippines, a pioneering company that integrates community-based aquaculture with Marine Protected Area (MPA) management.
Aquahub Philippines Launches Sustainable Aquaculture Ventures to Boost Marine Conservation and Coastal Livelihoods
Blue Alliance, one of the leading environmental organisations working to maintain and strengthen marine protected areas and blue economy across the globe, is proud to announce the launch of Aquahub Philippines, a pioneering company that integrates community-based aquaculture with Marine Protected Area (MPA) management.
Sustainable Ecotourism Model Deployed to Strengthen Marine Conservation in Indonesia
Blue Alliance expands its reef-positive tourism model with a low-impact snorkelling liveaboard cruise brand, designed to fund marine protection and connect travellers to Indonesia’s rich ocean heritage.
Aquahub Philippines Launches Sustainable Aquaculture Ventures to Boost Marine Conservation and Coastal Livelihoods
Blue Alliance expands its marine conservation impact through community-based aquaculture in the Philippines, targeting high-value sea cucumbers and mangrove crabs.
Marine Protected Areas in Action: Ensuring Effective Protection Measures
Nicolas Pascal (PhD), Executive Director & Co-Founder, and Angelique Brathwaite (PhD), Director of Conservation & Science & Co-Founder, Blue Alliance, share examples of co-managed marine protected areas and the work required to enforce meaningful and effective protection in places such as Indonesia and the Philippines.
Ecotourism Partner, Nomad Archipelago Wins Sustainability Award
Ecotourism partner, Nomad Archipelago honoured with a silver award in the ‘Planet’ category by EXO Foundation for advancing ocean-positive tourism.
“By funding marine protected areas, we combine marine conservation with the economic development of local communities.”
In the BNP Paribas 2024 Integrated Report, Nicolas Pascal, the Executive Director of Blue Alliance Marine Protected Areas, details the role of marine protected areas (MPAs) in preserving coral reefs. He also explains how the funding of these MPAs can combine protection of marine biodiversity with support for local economies.
Blue Alliance’s Science-Led Approach to Marine Conservation
One of Blue Alliance’s four fundamental fields of operation is science & conservation. Marine Protected Area management decisions within each Blue Alliance MPA are informed by data collected through wildlife monitoring and conservation programmes.
UBS Optimus Foundation: Blue Streak
Discover how philanthropy can help accelerate the transition to a sustainable ocean economy in UBS Optimus Foundation’s latest report, Blue Streak.