Investable Oceans

🌊The sustainable blue economy presents a huge opportunity, with oceans valued at $24 trillion—yet underinvestment and environmental degradation threaten this potential. A recent article from the Global Ocean Accounts Partnership explores how aligning financial flows with sustainable ocean practices could unlock trillions in economic benefits, create millions of jobs, and help conserve marine ecosystems. Governments, investors, and innovators must collaborate to drive this shift. With initiatives like Sustainable Ocean Plans (SOPs), the transition to a regenerative ocean economy is within reach. Read more on the strategies, areas of improvement and roles of different stakeholders to support a healthier ocean and a stronger global economy. https://lnkd.in/gzAxZWrr #BlueEconomy #SustainableFinance #OceanConservation #Investment #ClimateAction #SustainableDevelopment

🌊 Investing in Ocean and Climate Resilience at COP29 We were delighted to hear from Investable Oceans' Director of Operations and Strategy, Helena Janulis, about her experience at COP29 in Azerbaijan. In addition to managing the creation and organization of the Ocean Pavilion through Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Helena represented Investable Oceans on a panel led by NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration titled “Investing in Resilience: How the Public and Private Sectors are Bolstering Ocean and Climate Resilience.” The panel highlighted how partnerships between the public and private sectors have been advancing cutting-edge technologies for gathering coastal and ocean data—essential for fostering a climate-ready nation. The discussion, which was moderated by Dr. Richard (Rick) Spinrad and included panelists Dr. Tom Corringham, Leslie-Ann McGee, PMP, MEM, and Carl Gouldman, emphasized initiatives like the Ocean Enterprise and Ocean-based Climate Resilience Accelerators (OCRA), which are mobilizing private sector innovation to address climate challenges. From Helena, “During COP29 in Baku, I was reminded of the incredible power of collaboration, innovation, and shared determination to address the climate challenges we face. For the third year in a row, the Ocean Pavilion successfully brought the ocean to the heart of key climate dialogues and negotiations, showcasing its vital role in climate ecosystems and solutions. Witnessing the flow of people, organizations, and groundbreaking ideas and commitments was truly energizing.” We’re proud of Helena’s contributions to this critical conversation! 📸 Take a look at some moments from the event and watch the panel below. https://lnkd.in/dH9rm8eb #COP29 #BlueEconomy #ClimateResilience #InvestableOceans #OceanInnovation

Busy week ahead! We're looking forward to participating in two exciting panels - PEI Impact Summit, "Ocean Health and Blue Economy: a Growing Asset Class" panel on Nov. 12 in NYC and Blue Venture Investment Summit, "Growing Markets for Ocean Data" panel on Nov. 13 in Portland, Maine. Please let us know if you plan on attending either event or if you would like to engage with us on these topics! 🌊 Link to PEI Summit: https://lnkd.in/gySsDfu7 Link to Blue Venture Investment Summit: https://lnkd.in/gYcxf9Su #BlueEconomy #OceanHealth

Here's a great, quick Sunday read from the World Economic Forum. The Eastern Tropical Pacific Marine Corridor (CMAR) is a recent joint initiative by Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, and Panama to protect one of the most biodiverse regions on Earth. CMAR connects existing marine protected areas and ensures safe migratory routes for many species. With the help of advanced technologies—such as satellite tracking and AI—CMAR is revolutionizing how we monitor and protect these critical ecosystems, while also combatting illegal fishing in real-time. As we push towards the global goal of protecting 30% of the ocean by 2030, technology is proving to be a powerful tool. The future of our oceans depends on bold, innovative action! Check out more, below. https://lnkd.in/eiMXi74E #OceanConservation #Sustainability #30x30 #BlueEconomy #MarineProtection #Ocean

Another inspiring 1000 Ocean Startups Annual Gathering! Congratulations to everyone involved in making this event such a success. Please see Ron Tardiff's excellent post below that hits the highlights and also provides some fun images from the meeting. Many thanks to everyone who put in countless hours to make this possible – Ronald Tardiff, Alfredo Giron Nava, and the incredible Lighthouse 1000 Ocean Startups Team. Our gratitude also goes to our outstanding partners on the steering committee: Co-Chair Ingrid H. Maurstad, Alexis Grosskopf, Christian Lim, Gracie White, and Millicent Pitts. And thank you to all the presenters and participants who brought invaluable insights and energy. And a huge shout out to Amy Novogratz and Mike Velings of Aqua-Spark for so generously hosting a wonderful kick-off dinner that set a warm and engaging tone for the entire event. A few of our reflections: 🌊 Increased Collaboration – Members are working more closely than ever, achieving tangible outcomes like the Ocean Impact Navigator, which continues to gain momentum in the blue economy investment community. 🌊 Visionary Governance – Our founding members not only launched this impactful initiative, but together with the World Economic Forum have put a governance structure in place that will guide us for years to come. 🌊 Global Expansion – Our growing international membership is enriching discussions and expanding the scope of our collective impact. It’s truly inspiring to see this community driving real change and shaping the future of the ocean economy together. #1000oceanstartups #blueeconomy #oceancollaboration

As coral reefs face their fourth global bleaching event this year—the most severe on record—an Emergency Session on Coral Reefs will take place at COP16, starting this Monday. COP16 is a crucial global platform for biodiversity and climate action, and this session, in partnership with the International Coral Reef Initiative and Global Fund for Coral Reefs, will unite scientists, coral state leaders, and conservation experts to present immediate, scalable strategies to protect these vital ecosystems. An estimated 75% of coral reefs were impacted by bleaching-level temperatures this year - a sobering statistic that summarizes the urgent need for collective action. https://lnkd.in/e6S88BCp #COP16 #CoralReefs #ClimateAction #Biodiversity #SaveOurReefs #GlobalAction #Bleaching #ClimateChange

🌍 The recently released Planetary Health Check Report 2024 by Planetary Boundaries Science (PBScience) evaluates our planet's condition in an easy to understand and engaging way: "Just as a blood test provides insights into a human body's health and identifies areas of concern, the Planetary Health Check evaluates the 13 control variables across the 9 Planetary Boundary (PB) processes to report on Earth’s stability, resilience, and life-support functions." According to PBS, six out of nine planetary boundaries—like Climate Change, Land System Change, and Freshwater Use—have already been breached. A thought-provoking read - definitely worth checking out! https://lnkd.in/eHp55PEm #PlanetaryHealth #Sustainability #PlanetaryBoundaries #ScienceForAction #EarthSystemScience #SustainableDevelopment

🌊 A little good news for your Sunday feed! 1.8 million hectares of coral reefs across Indonesia, the Philippines, Tanzania, and Cabo Verde are set to receive a major boost, thanks to a newly established $35m impact loan from the investment teams behind BNP Paribas and Blue Alliance Marine Protected Areas. The initiative is kicking off with an initial $2.4m investment aimed at restoring reefs and improving the livelihoods of up to 110,000 coastal community members. As part of a pioneering Blue Finance facility, these funds will support 115 Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and promote reef-positive businesses like sustainable fisheries, ecotourism, and blue carbon credits. It’s a timely reminder of how impactful partnerships can protect biodiversity while supporting local economies — helping both ocean ecosystems and the communities that rely on them. https://lnkd.in/ePP-kGk3 #ImpactInvesting #CoralReefs #MarineConservation #BlueEconomy #SustainableFinance #MPAs

Investable Oceans participated in several ocean-related events this past #ClimateWeek, which you can read more about in our newsletter coming out tomorrow (Visit our site to subscribe and/or sign up as an accredited investor: https://lnkd.in/e8BbqHnq). One of our favorites was the event described below, co-hosted by Seaworthy Collective, Washington Maritime Blue and 1000 Ocean Startups — congratulations to the organizers including Tamara Kahn, Daniel Kleinman, Nathalie Paiva, Marcelino Alvarez, Sam Payrovi, Joshua M Berger, Sofía Milian and Brock Mansfield for curating a high energy, insight packed session in a cool venue downtown. We appreciated the opportunity to share a bit about the work and mission of 1000 Ocean Startups, in addition to previewing an upcoming report we’re co-authoring with ARPA-E about cleantech and climate tech VC’s crossing over into the blue economy to create a “teal” category of investing. It was great to see such high levels of engagement about the blue economy during this year’s Climate Week, continuing a trend that we hope will keep going! 🌊 🌎 Rosie Keller, Dan Rogers, MBA, Ronald Tardiff, Sam Zak, Ingrid H. Maurstad, Ross Brooks, Sindre Østgård, Helena Janulis, Ted Janulis

Yesterday, we were delighted to join in this panel with three incredible experts - Diana, Jennifer, and Edit - all covering different aspects of this new arena. Fair Carbon has become a leader in providing tools, guidance, and a roadmap for project developers to realize their visions. Check them out, here: https://www.faircarbon.org 🌿 Our conversation also highlighted the Mangrove Breakthrough Financial Roadmap — an excellent resource for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of this space. You can explore it here: https://lnkd.in/gZQUNMjX More to come! #bluecarbon #oceanfinance #investableoceans