Reef Futures 2024: Advancing Solutions for Coral Reef Conservation
Reef Futures took place from 9th – 13th December 2024, in Quintana Roo, Mexico. Hosted by the Coral Restoration Consortium at Iberostar Group Hotels, the global conference centred on coral reef restoration, and brought together scientists, restoration practitioners, policymakers, and community leaders to tackle the growing challenges faced by coral reef ecosystems. The conference focused […]
Margaux Joins IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas (WCPA)
Margaux joins Francis and Tom in being selected to join the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s (IUCN) World Commission on Protected Areas (WCPA). The WCPA, a leading global network of conservation professionals, works to develop and provide scientific and technical advice and policy that promotes a representative, effectively managed, and equitably governed global system […]
Women Leaders Champion Coral Reef Conservation at CBD COP16
Blue Pangolin Consulting’s Project Officer, Margaux, and International Policy and Advocacy Manager at the International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI), co-authored the article Leading Women #ForCoral at CBD COP16 to highlight the transformative role women are playing in coral reef conservation, and underscores the critical link between gender equity and sustainable marine biodiversity outcomes. The piece […]
Securing a Future for Nature and Coral Reefs: CBD COP16 in Colombia
Blue Pangolin Consulting, as the designated administrative representative to the International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI), attended the Sixteenth Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP16), Cali, Colombia, to support and amplify global efforts for coral reef conservation. Representing ICRI, the team engaged in high-level discussions, facilitated key events—including the #ForCoral […]
Francis and Tom join the IUCN SSC Coral Specialist Group
In a move that underscores their dedication to coral conservation, Francis and Tom have been appointed to the IUCN SSC Coral Specialist Group (CSG), adding their expertise to a collective effort aimed at safeguarding one of the planet’s most vital ecosystems. The CSG serves as a beacon of collaboration, uniting leading scientists, practitioners, and conservationists […]
Investing in Ocean Leadership: Youth Participation Enabled at IMPAC5
It is with great pleasure to announce that Blue Pangolin Consulting will sponsor an early career professional to attend IMPAC5, increasing Youth engagement throughout the congress – Grace Melchers. The Fifth International Marine Protected Areas Congress (IMPAC5) will be held from February 3rd to 9th in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, and will bring together people from […]
Blue Pangolin: 2022 in Review
2022 was a year of growth and changes for Blue Pangolin Consulting. The year saw a gradual return to a normal state of affairs after the COVID-19 pandemic leading to the organisation by Blue Pangolin of a wide array of high-level events on the global stage, along with exciting new projects and even a new […]
Two Years of Greener Choices: Our Progress with Ecologi
Blue Pangolin Consulting has been working with Ecologi to reduce our company’s footprint since May 2020. At Blue Pangolin, we work towards the conservation and sustainable use of natural – marine, coastal and terrestrial – resources. Through this ethos, the Blue Pangolin Team has implemented and delivered numerous projects focusing on Marine Protected Areas (MPA), sustainable financing for high protection, the […]
