Sustainable Financing for Marine Conservation - Recap of Knowledge Roundtable 1

By Natural Capital Forum

FEBRUARY 19, 2024 | Natural Capital Forum

Sustainable Financing for Marine Conservation – Recap of Knowledge Roundtable 1

The Centre for a Smart Future (CSF), in partnership with Blue Resources Trust (BRT), launched a Roundtable series in 2023 aimed at enhancing knowledge on sustainable and innovative financing for marine conservation, as part of a project funded by the Oceans5 consortium. The Knowledge Roundtables bring together stakeholders from relevant diverse disciplines and organisations to bridge the gaps in understanding and application, and the gaps between theoretical design and practical considerations. Read our Analytical Note Edition 1, from our first Knowledge Roundtable, which covers the need for tailored solutions, emphasising site specific considerations for financing tools, the need for government buy-in, and the alignment of financial incentives with stakeholder perspectives.

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