The Blue Economy has become a major investment opportunity for island and coastal communities seeking to develop sustainably, maximizing their local resources without forfeiting them for future generations. Conservation is at the crux of the principle of the Blue Economy, but so is finance, finding the right balance between both ensures a viable long-term project. This session will focus on examples of best practices within different environments.
Out of the Blue: The Blue Economy and Conservation Finance
Speakers:

Lench Fevrier
Technical Officer, Agriculture, OECS

Liam Weber
Grants Manager, Seychelles' Conservation and Climate Adaptation Trust

Romeo Montenegro
Assistant Secretary and Deputy Executive Director, Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA), Philippines

Sarah Dole
Co-Founder, INVENA

Theresa Erin Sanderson
Technical Officer, CRAB Project, CBF

Veronica Yow
Manager, ESG & Impact, Meloy Fund