Blue Action Fund
@blueactionfund.org
Conserving marine biodiversity for future generations while improving lives of local people today. Funded by German, Sweden, Norway, France and Ireland
Online: Final report, incl achievements, challenges & lessons learned from our grant to Island Conservation re Galapagos and Cocos MPAs ➡️ ogy.de/jbot.
💙 for administering this on our side @oceandreher.bsky.social
💙 for administering this on our side @oceandreher.bsky.social
November 27, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Online: Final report, incl achievements, challenges & lessons learned from our grant to Island Conservation re Galapagos and Cocos MPAs ➡️ ogy.de/jbot.
💙 for administering this on our side @oceandreher.bsky.social
💙 for administering this on our side @oceandreher.bsky.social
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Visiting our "Building environmental, social, and economic resilience of MPAs and coastal communities in Belize 🇧🇿 "... Grant fact sheet ➡️ ogy.de/rt15
#OceanOptimism @oceanpia.bsky.social @blueactionfund.org
#OceanOptimism @oceanpia.bsky.social @blueactionfund.org
November 17, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Visiting our "Building environmental, social, and economic resilience of MPAs and coastal communities in Belize 🇧🇿 "... Grant fact sheet ➡️ ogy.de/rt15
#OceanOptimism @oceanpia.bsky.social @blueactionfund.org
#OceanOptimism @oceanpia.bsky.social @blueactionfund.org
November 26, 2025 at 8:32 PM
A truly great opportunity to move the conservation needle 🦒🐘🦓🌳...
Our office neighbours @legacylandscapes.bsky.social are looking to fill 2 Programme positions. More info ➡️
legacylandscapes.org/vacancies/
Our office neighbours @legacylandscapes.bsky.social are looking to fill 2 Programme positions. More info ➡️
legacylandscapes.org/vacancies/
November 26, 2025 at 12:52 PM
A truly great opportunity to move the conservation needle 🦒🐘🦓🌳...
Our office neighbours @legacylandscapes.bsky.social are looking to fill 2 Programme positions. More info ➡️
legacylandscapes.org/vacancies/
Our office neighbours @legacylandscapes.bsky.social are looking to fill 2 Programme positions. More info ➡️
legacylandscapes.org/vacancies/
~~~~~~~~ #GrantSpotlight ~~~~~~~~
We support MarViva Foundation
'Amplifying marine conservation around Cocos Island, Costa Rica 🇨🇷 '
🌊 Grant Fact Sheet: buff.ly/40fC1B1
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We support MarViva Foundation
'Amplifying marine conservation around Cocos Island, Costa Rica 🇨🇷 '
🌊 Grant Fact Sheet: buff.ly/40fC1B1
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November 26, 2025 at 12:00 PM
~~~~~~~~ #GrantSpotlight ~~~~~~~~
We support MarViva Foundation
'Amplifying marine conservation around Cocos Island, Costa Rica 🇨🇷 '
🌊 Grant Fact Sheet: buff.ly/40fC1B1
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We support MarViva Foundation
'Amplifying marine conservation around Cocos Island, Costa Rica 🇨🇷 '
🌊 Grant Fact Sheet: buff.ly/40fC1B1
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#OceanOptimism funded by
🌊 🇩🇪 @bmz.de
🌊 🇳🇴 @norad.no
🌊 🇫🇷 @afd-france.bsky.social
🌊 🇮🇪 @irishaid.bsky.social
🌊 🇸🇪 @swedishmfa.bsky.social
List of our investments ➡️ ogy.de/mlsp
🌊 🇩🇪 @bmz.de
🌊 🇳🇴 @norad.no
🌊 🇫🇷 @afd-france.bsky.social
🌊 🇮🇪 @irishaid.bsky.social
🌊 🇸🇪 @swedishmfa.bsky.social
List of our investments ➡️ ogy.de/mlsp
November 24, 2025 at 4:08 PM
#OceanOptimism funded by
🌊 🇩🇪 @bmz.de
🌊 🇳🇴 @norad.no
🌊 🇫🇷 @afd-france.bsky.social
🌊 🇮🇪 @irishaid.bsky.social
🌊 🇸🇪 @swedishmfa.bsky.social
List of our investments ➡️ ogy.de/mlsp
🌊 🇩🇪 @bmz.de
🌊 🇳🇴 @norad.no
🌊 🇫🇷 @afd-france.bsky.social
🌊 🇮🇪 @irishaid.bsky.social
🌊 🇸🇪 @swedishmfa.bsky.social
List of our investments ➡️ ogy.de/mlsp
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A new Reef Exchanges episode dives into how #MERMAID grew from simple spreadsheets into a global tool helping scientists and MPA teams collect and report coral reef data more efficiently.
Happy to support this effort through several @blueactionfund.org grants.
reefresilience.org/reefexchange...
Happy to support this effort through several @blueactionfund.org grants.
reefresilience.org/reefexchange...
Reef Exchanges Podcast | Reef Resilience Network
reefresilience.org
November 26, 2025 at 8:26 AM
A new Reef Exchanges episode dives into how #MERMAID grew from simple spreadsheets into a global tool helping scientists and MPA teams collect and report coral reef data more efficiently.
Happy to support this effort through several @blueactionfund.org grants.
reefresilience.org/reefexchange...
Happy to support this effort through several @blueactionfund.org grants.
reefresilience.org/reefexchange...
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Meanwhile in Tanzania 🇹🇿...
Excellent 🎞️about #Mwambao ecocredit programme linking💰saving groups with marine conservation. #OceanOptimism
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaAA...
Excellent 🎞️about #Mwambao ecocredit programme linking💰saving groups with marine conservation. #OceanOptimism
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaAA...
MKUBA Eco-Credit Program, Transforming Coastal Livelihoods in Tanga, Mwambao-Tanzania
YouTube video by Mwambao Coastal Community Network
www.youtube.com
October 25, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Meanwhile in Tanzania 🇹🇿...
Excellent 🎞️about #Mwambao ecocredit programme linking💰saving groups with marine conservation. #OceanOptimism
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaAA...
Excellent 🎞️about #Mwambao ecocredit programme linking💰saving groups with marine conservation. #OceanOptimism
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaAA...
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Searchable list of all our grants is on our www, incl. fact sheets & grant reports for closed project. ➡️
www.blueactionfund.org/grant-progra...
#Transparency #OceanOptimism
www.blueactionfund.org/grant-progra...
#Transparency #OceanOptimism
October 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Searchable list of all our grants is on our www, incl. fact sheets & grant reports for closed project. ➡️
www.blueactionfund.org/grant-progra...
#Transparency #OceanOptimism
www.blueactionfund.org/grant-progra...
#Transparency #OceanOptimism
#OceanOptimism funded by
🌊 🇩🇪 @bmz.de
🌊 🇳🇴 @norad.no
🌊 🇫🇷 @afd-france.bsky.social
🌊 🇮🇪 @irishaid.bsky.social
🌊 🇸🇪 @swedishmfa.bsky.social
List of our investments ➡️ ogy.de/mlsp
🌊 🇩🇪 @bmz.de
🌊 🇳🇴 @norad.no
🌊 🇫🇷 @afd-france.bsky.social
🌊 🇮🇪 @irishaid.bsky.social
🌊 🇸🇪 @swedishmfa.bsky.social
List of our investments ➡️ ogy.de/mlsp
November 24, 2025 at 4:08 PM
#OceanOptimism funded by
🌊 🇩🇪 @bmz.de
🌊 🇳🇴 @norad.no
🌊 🇫🇷 @afd-france.bsky.social
🌊 🇮🇪 @irishaid.bsky.social
🌊 🇸🇪 @swedishmfa.bsky.social
List of our investments ➡️ ogy.de/mlsp
🌊 🇩🇪 @bmz.de
🌊 🇳🇴 @norad.no
🌊 🇫🇷 @afd-france.bsky.social
🌊 🇮🇪 @irishaid.bsky.social
🌊 🇸🇪 @swedishmfa.bsky.social
List of our investments ➡️ ogy.de/mlsp
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I am highly excited about opportunity below. #OceanOptimism
Thrilled to announce that we are now nominator for @goldmanprize.bsky.social & keen to bring more #OceanOptimism into the mix.
November 14, 2025 at 1:29 PM
I am highly excited about opportunity below. #OceanOptimism
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November 18, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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Nominations are open for the next Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity, @cgf-uk.bsky.social 🏆
€1 million award for individuals or organizations that accelerate proven, impactful #climate action benefiting people & planet
Please nominate & repost this if your followers work in the #climatechange sphere:
€1 million award for individuals or organizations that accelerate proven, impactful #climate action benefiting people & planet
Please nominate & repost this if your followers work in the #climatechange sphere:
Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity
The 1 million euro prize recognises outstanding contributions to climate action and climate solutions that inspire hope and possibility.
gulbenkian.pt
November 17, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Nominations are open for the next Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity, @cgf-uk.bsky.social 🏆
€1 million award for individuals or organizations that accelerate proven, impactful #climate action benefiting people & planet
Please nominate & repost this if your followers work in the #climatechange sphere:
€1 million award for individuals or organizations that accelerate proven, impactful #climate action benefiting people & planet
Please nominate & repost this if your followers work in the #climatechange sphere:
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Namibia Nature Foundation taking ESMS to the next level: a national Community of Practice for Env & Soc Safeguards - 4 working groups on key themes. The goal: move safeguards from a 'checklist' into a culture of accountability💪 @oceanthayne.bsky.social @blueactionfund.org
nnf.org.na/namibia-laun...
nnf.org.na/namibia-laun...
Namibia Nature Foundation Launches Community of Practice for Environmental and Social Safeguards – Namibia Nature Foundation
nnf.org.na
November 20, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Namibia Nature Foundation taking ESMS to the next level: a national Community of Practice for Env & Soc Safeguards - 4 working groups on key themes. The goal: move safeguards from a 'checklist' into a culture of accountability💪 @oceanthayne.bsky.social @blueactionfund.org
nnf.org.na/namibia-laun...
nnf.org.na/namibia-laun...
We strongly push our grantees on Safeguards...
Great that increasing number of grantees see this as an opportunity, rather than an administrative burden. @oceanpia.bsky.social @oceanthyrza.bsky.social
Great that increasing number of grantees see this as an opportunity, rather than an administrative burden. @oceanpia.bsky.social @oceanthyrza.bsky.social
Namibia Nature Foundation taking ESMS to the next level: a national Community of Practice for Env & Soc Safeguards - 4 working groups on key themes. The goal: move safeguards from a 'checklist' into a culture of accountability💪 @oceanthayne.bsky.social @blueactionfund.org
nnf.org.na/namibia-laun...
nnf.org.na/namibia-laun...
Namibia Nature Foundation Launches Community of Practice for Environmental and Social Safeguards – Namibia Nature Foundation
nnf.org.na
November 22, 2025 at 12:25 PM
We strongly push our grantees on Safeguards...
Great that increasing number of grantees see this as an opportunity, rather than an administrative burden. @oceanpia.bsky.social @oceanthyrza.bsky.social
Great that increasing number of grantees see this as an opportunity, rather than an administrative burden. @oceanpia.bsky.social @oceanthyrza.bsky.social
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Last day in the project area of our grant to Belize Audubon society & partners. Today wrap up event with government and other stakeholders. Ambitious project ➡️ ogy.de/rt15 & great NGO partners on the ground. #30by30 #OceanOptimism @oceanpia.bsky.social @blueactionfund.org
November 21, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Last day in the project area of our grant to Belize Audubon society & partners. Today wrap up event with government and other stakeholders. Ambitious project ➡️ ogy.de/rt15 & great NGO partners on the ground. #30by30 #OceanOptimism @oceanpia.bsky.social @blueactionfund.org
Thanks Belize Audubon Society & Belize Marine Protected Area Network (BMPAN) for showcasing your unique MPAs during our visit to 🇧🇿 to learn about your Blue Action-funded project ➡️ tinyurl.com/3r4eb28b
There was plenty of #OceanOptimism to go around!
@oceanknigge.bsky.social @oceanpia.bsky.social
There was plenty of #OceanOptimism to go around!
@oceanknigge.bsky.social @oceanpia.bsky.social
November 21, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Thanks Belize Audubon Society & Belize Marine Protected Area Network (BMPAN) for showcasing your unique MPAs during our visit to 🇧🇿 to learn about your Blue Action-funded project ➡️ tinyurl.com/3r4eb28b
There was plenty of #OceanOptimism to go around!
@oceanknigge.bsky.social @oceanpia.bsky.social
There was plenty of #OceanOptimism to go around!
@oceanknigge.bsky.social @oceanpia.bsky.social
Thanks @rare.org for sharing your insights from @blueactionfund.org supported work in Belem... (around min 41)
@umweltministerium.de @bmz.de @umweltstiftung.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qm5D...
@umweltministerium.de @bmz.de @umweltstiftung.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qm5D...
Scaling up marine nature conservation and climate solutions
YouTube video by COP30 | German Climate Pavilion
www.youtube.com
November 21, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Thanks @rare.org for sharing your insights from @blueactionfund.org supported work in Belem... (around min 41)
@umweltministerium.de @bmz.de @umweltstiftung.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qm5D...
@umweltministerium.de @bmz.de @umweltstiftung.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qm5D...
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JOB ALERT in Frankfurt 🇩🇪: Our 'engine room' is looking for a Finance and Admin Assistant.
Nature Trust Alliance is a joint partnership supporting 4 trust funds, including @blueactionfund.org, with admin, investments, HR, IT services and more.
www.naturetrustalliance.org/wp-content/u...
Nature Trust Alliance is a joint partnership supporting 4 trust funds, including @blueactionfund.org, with admin, investments, HR, IT services and more.
www.naturetrustalliance.org/wp-content/u...
www.naturetrustalliance.org
November 21, 2025 at 7:49 AM
JOB ALERT in Frankfurt 🇩🇪: Our 'engine room' is looking for a Finance and Admin Assistant.
Nature Trust Alliance is a joint partnership supporting 4 trust funds, including @blueactionfund.org, with admin, investments, HR, IT services and more.
www.naturetrustalliance.org/wp-content/u...
Nature Trust Alliance is a joint partnership supporting 4 trust funds, including @blueactionfund.org, with admin, investments, HR, IT services and more.
www.naturetrustalliance.org/wp-content/u...
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Thank you @wwf.de for hosting us & sharing some much-needed #OceanOptimism during our 🇧🇿 visit to learn about #ReefGuard project & explore the hopefully soon-to-be designated Placencia Lagoon. Grant fact sheet ➡️ ogy.de/7wf0
@wwf-ocean.bsky.social @oceanknigge.bsky.social @oceanpia.bsky.social
@wwf-ocean.bsky.social @oceanknigge.bsky.social @oceanpia.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Thank you @wwf.de for hosting us & sharing some much-needed #OceanOptimism during our 🇧🇿 visit to learn about #ReefGuard project & explore the hopefully soon-to-be designated Placencia Lagoon. Grant fact sheet ➡️ ogy.de/7wf0
@wwf-ocean.bsky.social @oceanknigge.bsky.social @oceanpia.bsky.social
@wwf-ocean.bsky.social @oceanknigge.bsky.social @oceanpia.bsky.social
Thanks @orraanews.bsky.social for reporting on @fondoaccion.bsky.social reef positive parametric insurance we support...
oceanriskalliance.org/news/from-ri...
oceanriskalliance.org/news/from-ri...
From Risk to Resilience: Reef-positive parametric insurance
In 2020, we started working with the MesoAmerican Reef (MAR) Fund to develop an insurance product invested in nature and people.
oceanriskalliance.org
November 20, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Thanks @orraanews.bsky.social for reporting on @fondoaccion.bsky.social reef positive parametric insurance we support...
oceanriskalliance.org/news/from-ri...
oceanriskalliance.org/news/from-ri...
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@faunaflora.bsky.social and partners support marine life and local communities by protecting Koh Sdach Archipelago in Cambodia - home to coral reefs, seagrass meadows, seahorses and sea turtles 🪸🌿🐢. Funded by @blueactionfund.org 💙🌊. #OceanOptimism
📹Video: sl1nk.com/SteVE
👉Project: sl1nk.com/YNmdZ
📹Video: sl1nk.com/SteVE
👉Project: sl1nk.com/YNmdZ
Protecting marine resources within Koh Sdach archipeligo
YouTube video by Fauna & Flora
www.youtube.com
November 19, 2025 at 9:34 AM
@faunaflora.bsky.social and partners support marine life and local communities by protecting Koh Sdach Archipelago in Cambodia - home to coral reefs, seagrass meadows, seahorses and sea turtles 🪸🌿🐢. Funded by @blueactionfund.org 💙🌊. #OceanOptimism
📹Video: sl1nk.com/SteVE
👉Project: sl1nk.com/YNmdZ
📹Video: sl1nk.com/SteVE
👉Project: sl1nk.com/YNmdZ
~~~~~~~~ #GrantSpotlight ~~~~~~~~
We support Yayasan Konservasi Alam Nusantara
'Improving MPAs and community livelihoods in Indonesia 🇮🇩 '
🌊 Grant Fact Sheet: buff.ly/3DVcOnY
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We support Yayasan Konservasi Alam Nusantara
'Improving MPAs and community livelihoods in Indonesia 🇮🇩 '
🌊 Grant Fact Sheet: buff.ly/3DVcOnY
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November 20, 2025 at 2:33 PM
~~~~~~~~ #GrantSpotlight ~~~~~~~~
We support Yayasan Konservasi Alam Nusantara
'Improving MPAs and community livelihoods in Indonesia 🇮🇩 '
🌊 Grant Fact Sheet: buff.ly/3DVcOnY
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We support Yayasan Konservasi Alam Nusantara
'Improving MPAs and community livelihoods in Indonesia 🇮🇩 '
🌊 Grant Fact Sheet: buff.ly/3DVcOnY
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Oped on Ocean financing incl. ED @oceanknigge.bsky.social, @wcs.org' @stacyjupiter.bsky.social & Lorely Picourt. Time to scale up investments in #OceanOptimism
As #COP30 unfolds in Belém, one message is clear: ocean finance pledges aren’t enough.
A new op-ed by @stacyjupiter.bsky.social, @oceanknigge.bsky.social, & Loreley Picourt highlights proven tools, from guarantees to community-led governance, that can turn commitments into impact.
🌎 bit.ly/4oDOOIu
A new op-ed by @stacyjupiter.bsky.social, @oceanknigge.bsky.social, & Loreley Picourt highlights proven tools, from guarantees to community-led governance, that can turn commitments into impact.
🌎 bit.ly/4oDOOIu
Delivering on Blue Finance: What’s Working and What Needs to Scale
By Stacy Jupiter, Markus Knigge, and Loreley Picourt | November 17, 2025
bit.ly
November 17, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Oped on Ocean financing incl. ED @oceanknigge.bsky.social, @wcs.org' @stacyjupiter.bsky.social & Lorely Picourt. Time to scale up investments in #OceanOptimism
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Looking forward to meeting many @blueactionfund.org grantees & partners at next #OurOcean.
Our Ocean Conference 11 will take place in Mombasa – Kilifi Counties, Kenya from June 16th-18th 2026!
www.ouroceanconference.org/conferences/...
www.ouroceanconference.org/conferences/...
Mombasa, Kenya: 2026 - Our Ocean, Our Heritage, Our Future - Our Ocean Conference
www.ouroceanconference.org
November 17, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Looking forward to meeting many @blueactionfund.org grantees & partners at next #OurOcean.