An ingenious proposal for scaling up marine protection | The Nature Conservancy

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Published 2019-06-07

Island and coastal nations need to protect their waters to keep the oceans healthy. But they often have lots of debt and aren't able to prioritize ocean conservation over other needs. The team at The Nature Conservancy sees a way to solve both problems at once: restructuring a nation's debt in exchange for its government's commitment to protect coastal areas. Learn more about how "Blue Bonds for Conservation" work -- and how you can help unlock billions of dollars for the oceans. This ambitious plan is a part of the Audacious Project, TED's initiative to inspire and fund global change. (Voiced by Ladan Wise)

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All Comments (21)

@DungeonMetal 5 years ago

Great idea, I think governments should be taking environmental issues a lot more seriously though.
@PeaceArt1 5 years ago

I love using Germany as a measuring device.
@epsospremium6088 5 years ago

Protecting coastal ares from commercial fishing is very wise. Those are the areas that produce the most fish in their early stages of life. Later on the large fish go into deep ocean and then we can fish them there.
@aa-to6ws 5 years ago

"The change of the future is the actions of the present" -Matt O'Spax It is in the hands of our generation to change the world for the best.
@dldk051 5 years ago

I believe in humanity and the good inside of us. Way to go!!!
@GreenMM_11 5 years ago

So proud to be a supporter of Nature Conservancy. Keep up the great work. World-class ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
@jomiar309 4 years ago

This is awesome! I keep seeing conservation efforts and ideas that are not going to make lasting change in the oceans. I'm so glad this plan got all the pieces in place to be a viable path forward!
@roshni_saxena 5 years ago

thank you for this brilliant idea!
@jplichta 5 years ago

Haven't watched yet, but any change to protect the oceans is good in my book, keep it up.
@standardannonymousguy 5 years ago

Wonderfully made, thank you for giving us such a great idea! Cheers from Oregon USA.
@anirudh1332 4 years ago

This beyond brilliant! This is exactly what we all need right now...
@NakedAvanger 4 years ago

"it already protects an area the size of germany" Me: thats not much "this new plan could protect an area the size of ten germanies" Me: ok thats.... thats way better
@marinesteward2472 4 years ago

Great ideas and framework for success. Interested to follow the next stages.
@EarlWilburANogra 5 years ago

We need this in the Philippines! Our coral reefs and marine biodiversity is seriously deteriorating. Yes, there ARE NGOs that act upon these problems but those aren't enough. I hope the next country this will be implemented in will be the Philippines, but I find it sort of improbable with our current administration.
@graceyamaguchi75 4 years ago

omg I'm glad I discover this. this is important for my essay. thank you
@shellislandshells65 2 years ago

Thank you for sharing! ❤️
@elaibimoed6118 5 years ago

Positive proposal hopefully Thanks
@fabourique 5 years ago

TED as really help me on my journey to 5 million dollars!!! Thank you, guys!!!
@jefwesb 3 years ago

Just saw Seaspiracy on Netflix. This video brought back some hope that we can solve our ocean crisis.
@KTHKUHNKK 5 years ago

Money is one thing but the people who actually do the work is the main thing. It has always been the people who do the work get the least except for the backbreaking labor. I think people who do the work should get the most money or at least a larger Chunk in the lip service people like management. Keith Kuhn