Critical Gaps in National Coral Reef Commitments
A new study published by Wildlife Conservation Society, and co-authored by Francis, Tom and Margaux, “Coral reef commitments are largely absent from national biodiversity and climate frameworks,” highlights a significant gap between global ambitions for coral reef conservation and national-level policies. The study examined 25 coral-rich countries to assess how national strategies under the Convention […]
Autumn School on Marine Biodiversity Equips Participants with Tools for Sustainable Ocean Management
The Autumn School Protecting marine biodiversity for nature and humans brought together 20 participants from across Europe in Seville Spain, from 8 – 10 October 2025, to explore how marine biodiversity supports ecosystems and the people who depend on them. Organised as part of the MARBEFES Project (Marine Biodiversity and Ecosystem Functioning leading to Ecosystem […]
Rethinking Permitting to Restore the Ocean
At Blue Pangolin, we know that restoring the ocean is no longer optional – it is essential. We are pleased to have supported the recent publication “Rethinking Marine Restoration Permitting to Urgently Advance Efforts”, a global call to action led by Swansea University and co-authored by Margaux Monfared, alongside 25 other marine scientists and practitioners […]
Coral Restoration Consortium Welcomes Margaux to Advisory Board
We are pleased to share that Margaux has been welcomed to the Advisory Board of the Coral Restoration Consortium (CRC). The CRC is a global community of practice for reef restoration, including scientists, practitioners, and policy experts working to advance and scale coral reef restoration. The Advisory Board provides strategic guidance, ensuring that the CRC’s […]
Investing in Nature: Margaux Completes UNDP’s Biodiversity Finance Course
At Blue Pangolin Consulting, we are proud to celebrate continuous learning and professional development, especially when it supports our mission to ensure the conservation and sustainable use of marine, coastal and terrestrial resources. As the world faces escalating ecological crises, it’s clear that traditional conservation funding models must be diversified. Biodiversity loss presents a systemic […]
Margaux is named a member of Leading Women for the Ocean
Margaux has been named a member of the Leading Women for the Ocean (LWO), a distinguished global network of senior women leaders working to advance ocean conservation and sustainable ocean governance. Her inclusion reflects a growing recognition of the role that emerging leaders play in driving international action for the ocean, particularly in the face […]
Margaux Joins the CBD Women’s Caucus to Champion Gender Equality in Global Biodiversity Policy
Margaux has joined the CBD Women’s Caucus, a self-organised global coalition of individuals, community-based organisations, and civil society groups advocating for and contributing to the implementation of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in a gender-responsive manner. Margaux’s appointment to the Caucus reflects her longstanding commitment to gender equity in conservation and her leadership in […]
Synchrony on the Reef: Margaux co-leads New Research on Environmental Drivers of Coral Spawning in the Maldives
A comprehensive study, co-led by Margaux during her time at Reefscapers and finalised while she was with Blue Pangolin Consulting (BPC), sheds light on one of the most spectacular and ecologically vital phenomena in the ocean: the synchronised mass spawning of corals. This study—spanning more than three years and two Maldivian atolls has revealed how […]
Margaux Facilitates IUCN WCC Online Motion Discussion
In the lead-up to the IUCN World Conservation Congress (WCC) 2025, Margaux was appointed as a Facilitator for the online discussions of draft motions submitted by IUCN Members. In this capacity, she supported open and inclusive dialogue on proposed motions, helping build consensus across the Union’s diverse membership. As part of her facilitation, Margaux provided […]
Francis Joins IUCN Green List Expert Group for Mediterranean MPAs
Earlier this year, Francis was appointed as a member of the newly formed Expert Assessment Group for the Green List (EAGL) for Mediterranean Marine Protected and Conserved Areas. The EAGL is a key component of the IUCN Green List of Protected and Conserved Areas programme. EAGLs are established in each jurisdiction participating in the Green List programme […]
