BLUE FINANCE

The document highlights that the blue economy is valued at US$24 trillion, but faces potential losses of up to US$8.4 trillion over 15 years due to mismanagement. WWF advocates for shifting mainstream finance away from harmful activities and toward sustainable investments in seafood, marine renewables, coastal development, and shipping. The approach emphasizes moving beyond short-term philanthropy toward innovative public and private capital mechanisms, such as Project Finance for Permanence (PFP), to support nature-positive business models.

• The blue economy is estimated to be worth US$24 trillion with annual benefits of approximately US$2.5 trillion, but a 'business-as-usual' trajectory could result in economic costs of up to US$8.4 trillion over the next 15 years. This potential cost can be reduced by more than 50% if a sustainable development approach is adopted.
• WWF is working to shift mainstream financial markets—including banks, investors, and insurers—away from financing harmful activities and toward nature-positive ocean economy opportunities in sectors such as shipping, coastal development, marine renewables, and sustainable seafood markets.
• To achieve nature-positive impacts, there is a need to transition from a reliance on short-term philanthropic funding toward innovative financing that combines public and private capital. Examples of these mechanisms include the Project Finance for Permanence (PFP) approach and bespoke insurance mechanisms or funds for coastal communities and specific habitats.

APA

WWF International (2022). BLUE FINANCE. https://www.worldwildlife.org/documents/439/d6cclfu5h_OM_Blue_Finance.pdf

Chicago

WWF International. BLUE FINANCE. 2022. https://www.worldwildlife.org/documents/439/d6cclfu5h_OM_Blue_Finance.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{wwfinternational2022blue, author = {{WWF International}}, title = {{BLUE FINANCE}}, institution = {WWF International}, year = {2022}, url = {https://www.worldwildlife.org/documents/439/d6cclfu5h_OM_Blue_Finance.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }