Our Impact

The Blue Nature Alliance and our partners are realizing meaningful impact around the world. Here’s a snapshot of our progress so far.

An aerial view of an island on the ocean

© Mark Erdmann

Ocean conservation areas

supported around the world

Million km² of ocean

where we partner
+

Partners

collaborating with the Alliance

Since 2020, our partnerships have resulted In:

1,857,000 km²
of ocean under new or expanded protections
Target: 18,000,000 km²
11
sustainable financing plans or mechanisms developed to promote conservation durability
638
endangered and vulnerable species with critical habitat conserved
1,159
people reached through learning and capacity development opportunities
200+
research and knowledge products published
6.3:1
ratio of funds leveraged to Alliance funds committed
Christiana Figueres,
Former Executive Secretary, UN Climate Change Convention (2010-2016) and Founding Partner, Global Optimism

Like siblings, the sky above and the waters around us share many characteristics – most notably, a need to be protected. As greenhouse gas emissions continue to threaten our world, restoring and maintaining the health of our ocean through efforts such as the Blue Nature Alliance can help to preserve biodiversity and buffer the planet against the devastating impacts of climate change.

Sandra Valenzuela,
Executive Director

We are proud to be part of this initiative that facilitates significant progress toward Colombia’s goal of protecting 30% of its seas by 2030. This commitment supports the preservation of this megadiverse country for its future generations and, in turn, contributes to the well-being of local communities.

Louie Porta,
Executive Director

The Blue Nature Alliance’s commitment to support Indigenous-driven ocean management will set a powerful example for others to follow. Oceans North is proud to partner with the Alliance to work with communities to safeguard a healthy, abundant ocean for future generations.

Peter Thomson,
Fiji Ambassador, UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for the Ocean

The health of the ocean will ultimately determine the survival of humankind on our planet. We all share responsibility for the decline in the ocean’s health and the measures required to restore and sustain it. With activities grounded in the best available science, the Blue Nature Alliance is expected to greatly expand much-needed conservation of key ocean ecosystems.

James Glass,
Chief Islander

The South Atlantic is a truly precious environment, teeming with globally important wildlife. I’m so grateful to the Blue Nature Alliance for supporting a long-term financial mechanism that will help us protect our island home and our waters for generations to come.

Explore Our Impact Report

From the icy waters of the Arctic and Antarctic to the warm tropics and some of the most remote ocean areas on Earth, Blue Nature Alliance partners are championing marine conservation around the globe. This report shines a spotlight on some of their stories.

View the Report
We will only achieve impact at the pace and scale needed if we collaborate, embrace, and align with others. Reach out to learn how we might work together.
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