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How We Work

Our approach is built on a foundation of rigorous empirical research and a steadfast commitment to investing in people.

Grounded in science

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Our work is grounded in community partnerships and uncompromising science. From community empowerment to bioeconomic modelling of marine reserves, all our conservation programmes are led by local communities and guided by rigorous scientific analysis.

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Innovation

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At its core Blue Ventures is a social enterprise - innovating new approaches to financing marine conservation, and generating much all of its own conservation funding independently.

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Investing in people

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Education is fundamental to poverty alleviation in resource-dependent coastal communities. Blue Ventures leverages its web presence to attract investment in education, training and capacity building in partner communities.

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Social marketing

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Conserving marine biodiversity means changing the way people interact with oceans. We use innovative environmental education programmes to change the way people view their relationship with the sea.

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School scholarships

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Blue Ventures runs a school scholarships programme to provide bright children in Velondriake (Madagascar) with the educational opportunities they need to create paths out of poverty. Please support this important initiative by making a regular donation. 

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Climate change adaptation

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Coral reefs are among the most vulnerable ecosystems on earth to the impacts of climate change and are now deteriorating on a scale that predicts the loss of sixty percent by 2030.

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Partners for conservation

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Blue Ventures fosters working partnerships with communities, NGOs, governments and private sector organisations to promote marine conservation. Meet some of our strategic partners.

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