Belize Blue Bonds

by Jo Smith | Nov 26, 2021 | Carribean, News

On 5 November, Belize and TNC announced an innovative US$364 million financial transaction with the Government of Belize that will enable the country to reduce its debt burden and generate an estimated US$180M for marine conservation, in support of Belize’s commitment...Read More »

New! MSPglobal International Guide for MSP

by Jo Smith | Oct 6, 2021 | News

The new MSPglobal International Guide on Marine/Maritime Spatial Planning is now available online and for download. Link to the guide in English is available here. Soon available in Spanish, French, and Arabic. This guide builds on the inputs, experiences and lessons...Read More »

State of the World’s Mangroves

by Jo Smith | Sep 28, 2021 | News

A comprehensive new report from Global Mangrove Alliance shows the benefits of mangroves—and how they can be saved. The average rates of global mangrove loss are slowing, and mangroves are being restored across their endemic lands despite external threats. To fully...Read More »

Blue Bonds for Oceans

by Jo Smith | Mar 23, 2021 | News

Blue Bonds for Ocean Conservation presents an opportunity for island and coastal nations to reinvest in their natural resources.TNC works with a country to refinance a portion of their national debt in a way that reduces their debt burden, secures funding for...Read More »

Seychelles hits 30% protection goal

by Jo Smith | Jul 24, 2020 | News

On 26 March 2020, the President of the Republic of Seychelles, Danny Faure, announced the achievement of a milestone for Seychelles: the legal designation of one third of Seychelles’ ocean territory as a Marine Protected Area. The announcement was made during a...Read More »

Marine Spatial Planning in Florida

by Kathryn | Sep 17, 2019 | News, North America, US

This month we have updated our Florida page to include a variety of projects that encompass a variety of MSP activities taking place within the state. New projects include: Spatial Planning to Support Oyster Fisheries and Restoration in Pensacola Bay TNC is working...Read More »