MSP Zoning in Canada
The Marine Plan Partnership (MaPP) has published the Zoning Framework in Marine Policy journal. The Zoning Framework was successfully used to zone 102,000 square km in the North Pacific Coast of British Columbia. The flexible framework was adapted and applied across...Read More »
Sport Fishing and MPA
Under the Blue Bonds for Ocean Conservation Program, TNC is seeking to better understand the sport fishing sector in relation to marine protected areas and respond to inquiries concerning scientific evidence and best practices from experts in the field. We are hiring...Read More »
Barbados Blue Bond
A new Blue Bonds project will unlock $50 million to help Barbados protect up to 30% of its marine ecosystems. Inclusive, Science-Based Marine Spatial Planning Is Key for Lasting Success. For small island nations struggling with debt, the lingering effects of the...Read More »
Belize Blue Bond
On 5 November 2021, 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...Read More »
New! MSPglobal International Guide for MSP
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
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
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
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
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 »
Mapping Ocean Wealth in St. Lucia
In May 2019, thirty-five natural resource professionals representing ten countries and 30 agencies gathered in Rodney Bay, St. Lucia to attend an ecosystem services workshop organized by The Nature Conservancy’s Mapping Ocean Wealth team. The workshop was designed to...Read More »
Blue Bonds TED Audacious Project
On 16 April 2019, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) announced at TED in Vancouver, Canada a plan to drastically scale-up ocean conservation around the world. By delivering a project called “Blue Bonds for Ocean Conservation” in as many as 20 countries over the...Read More »
Great Bear Sea in Canada
Jenn Burt joined Nature United as BC Marine Program Lead in January 2019. One of her key goals is to build partnerships to strengthen sustainable fisheries and support healthy ocean-based coastal economies. Part of her role is to support the implementation of MaPP...Read More »
Mapping Ocean Wealth redesigned
If you’ve visited oceanwealth.org recently, you may notice a few subtle yet meaningful changes! Launched in March 2019, the new design reflects the objectives of Mapping Ocean Wealth Phase II – highlight the on-the-ground applications of these valuable...Read More »
MSP@TNC in 2018
In 2018, there was a lot of MSP activity around the world in partnership with government, stakeholders, local communities and local partners. Please explore here for some of the MSP@TNC highlights! February 2018 Marineplanning.org got a new look, featuring a clean,...Read More »
Mangrove Restoration Potential Map
Healthy mangroves are a precious, almost priceless resource, and yet over the past 50 years the world has witnessed staggering levels of mangrove loss and degradation. Mangroves can, quite literally save lives during storms, but losing mangroves also means losing...Read More »
Seychelles Sovereign Blue Bond
The Republic of Seychelles has launched the world’s first sovereign blue bond—a pioneering financial instrument designed to support sustainable marine and fisheries projects. The bond, which raised US$15 million from international investors, demonstrates the potential...Read More »