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Innovative funding

A Strategic Goal for the ReMeMaRe intiative is to source innovative funding through a blended model of public, private and third sector investment to maximise restoration activity.

We have now complied a paper that details a theoretical bid for a 'Blue Recovery Fund' for restoring estuaries and coasts (aligned with ReMeMaRe), funded over 4 years with benefits that will extend over a 40-year period.

Other work happening on funding E&C restoration:

A joint report funded by The Crown Estate and Blue Marine Foundation and led by Finance Earth and Pollination, aims to build consensus around the key barriers and solutions to high-integrity marine natural capital markets (or nature markets) to unlock investment in the restoration of marine and coastal ecosystems. 

Accelerating marine restoration: Laying the foundations of high integrity marine natural capital markets across the UK