Blue Finance: Building the Sustainable Ocean Economy with Blue Bonds, Debt Swaps, Nature-Positive Finance, Ocean Conservation, and Climate Solutions - Paperback

by Robert C. Brears (Author)

Blue Finance provides a practical guide to building a sustainable ocean economy, using proven tools like blue bonds, debt swaps, and nature-positive finance. As climate change, overfishing, and ecosystem loss threaten ocean health, this book addresses the urgent need for innovative, scalable solutions in marine finance and ocean conservation.

• Understand how blue finance unlocks investment for ocean conservation, climate solutions, and sustainable development
• Explore the structure, impact, and growth of blue bonds, debt-for-nature swaps, and blended finance models
• Learn how policy frameworks, marine spatial planning, and national finance plans align capital with sustainable ocean economy goals
• Gain insight into measurement and impact frameworks for biodiversity, carbon, ecosystem services, and livelihoods
• See how regulatory standards, ESG disclosure, and verification protect against blue-washing and ensure accountability
• Familiarize yourself with new financial innovations, including tokenized blue finance, digital platforms, and crowdfunding
• Discover how private capital and blended finance are reshaping the marine finance landscape for professionals, investors, and policymakers
• Understand the importance of integrating Indigenous, local, and community outcomes into blue finance measurement and reporting