Supporting Island Leadership for the Ocean: the Niue Ocean Conservation Commitment
Blue Pangolin Consulting is proud to support the Niue Ocean Wide Trust (NOW Trust) through the purchase of an Ocean Conservation Commitment, reinforcing our commitment to ambitious, locally led marine protection. Each Ocean Conservation Commitment protects 1 km² of Niue’s ocean territory for 20 years, with proceeds managed by the NOW Trust to support implementation […]
Effectively managing Area-based Management Tools – A new toolkit for the conservation of marine mammals
The Marine Mammals Management Toolkit, developed under the EU-funded Ocean Governance project, supported by Francis, Tom and project partners is now coordinated by Blue Pangolin Consulting, has been published in Marine Policy, recognising its contribution to improving the effectiveness of management plans for Area-based Management Tools (ABMT). The article, titled “Effectively managing area-based management tools: […]
Francis Honoured with Coral Reef Conservation Award by International Coral Reef Society
We are proud to celebrate a major milestone in global coral reef conservation: Blue Pangolin Consulting’s founder and director, Francis, has been awarded the 2024 Coral Reef Conservation Award by the International Coral Reef Society (ICRS). This prestigious award recognises individuals who have made regionally or globally significant contributions to the protection of coral reefs […]
Asia Pacific Coral Reef Symposium (APCRS) 2023
In June, Francis and Tom were in Singapore, for APCRS, the Fifth Asia-Pacific Coral Reef Symposium – a forum for reef scientists and managers to present, discuss and integrate the science and conservation of Asia-Pacific coral reef ecosystems. From 19 – 23 June, Francis and Tom attended the 5th Asia Pacific Coral Reef Symposium (APCRS) in Singapore, representing […]
Formulation of the Global Ocean Programme on Ocean Governance, Conservation and Sustainable Use
This EU-funded assignment supported the development of a new Global Ocean Programme to improve ocean governance, conservation, and sustainable use, with a focus on developing countries and Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (ABNJ). The assignment resulted in a €40 million programme being established by the European Commission to support African, Caribbean and Pacific partners in their […]
Highly Protected Areas in the Mediterranean: Identifying Areas of Opportunity
Blue Pangolin Consulting conducted a scoping study to identify and map priority areas for Highly and Fully Protected Areas (HFPAs) in the Mediterranean Sea, supporting the Pew Bertarelli Ocean Legacy Programme’s regional strategy. The study evaluated more than 70 metrics across ecological, political, and socio-economic dimensions to develop a spatial understanding of potential sites for […]
Resource Mobilisation Strategy for the Post-2020 SAPBIO
Blue Pangolin Consulting supported SPA/RAC in enhancing resource mobilisation for the implementation of the Post-2020 Strategic Action Programme for Biodiversity (SAPBIO) in the Mediterranean. The consultancy developed a dedicated Post-2020 SAPBIO website, comprehensive communications strategy, produced targeted outreach materials, and supported the planning and delivery of a high-level donor conference in Paris. The team also […]
Feasibility of a Dedicated Fund for No-Take Zones in the Mediterranean
Blue Pangolin conducted a feasibility study on the establishment of a dedicated No-Take Zones (NTZ) Recovery Fund within The MedFund to support the long-term financing of NTZs across the Mediterranean Sea. The study explored operational models, governance structures, and financing mechanisms to ensure sustained support for the effective management of strictly protected areas. It included […]
Scoping Call for the Western and Southern Caribbean Region
Blue Pangolin Consulting was commissioned by the Blue Action Fund to undertake a strategic scoping study assessing the potential for a targeted Call for Proposals (CFP) to support marine conservation in the Western and Southern Caribbean. The study aimed to identify where investment could most effectively improve the management effectiveness of Marine Protected Areas, enhance […]
Protecting and restoring marine ecosystems, catalysts for building peace and security and fostering sustainable economies, South Asia and Atlantic Ocean basin
This EUR 7 million project, “Protecting and restoring marine ecosystems, catalysts for building peace and security and fostering sustainable economies, South Asia and Atlantic Ocean basin (EuropeAid/139855/DH/SER/MULTI)”, was set up to meet European Union (EU) objectives set out in the EU Joint Communication on International Ocean Governance and the Global Strategy for the European Union’s […]
