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44 | ACCELERATING BLUE FINANCE AND ECONOMY
CONSERVATION CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES
The transformative
potential of blue
philanthropy
Leading environmental philanthropists gathered in Monaco
to share their experiences of ocean conservation and the
lessons they have learned over the years.
What difficulties did they encounter and what A diverse group of stakeholders (representatives
lessons have they learned from supporting local from philanthropic organisations, UN agencies and
projects of national importance? government bodies, industry leaders, civil society
What links exist between the public sector, private members and eminent academics) met to discuss
sector and civil society? How can we ensure their common goal of protecting the health and
conservation action has a lasting impact? These integrity of the ocean. Faced with the imminent
were the questions addressed by panellists during threats posed by climate change, biodiversity loss
a round-table discussion in the meeting room at and pollution, accelerating progress on international
Monaco Yacht Club on 19 March 2024 – the first in agreements has never been more urgent.
a series of dialogues held with the aim of creating
an international platform of philanthropy leaders
committed to conservation.
