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)

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

An ingenious proposal for scaling up marine protection

Restructuring debt for ocean conservation enables nations to protect vast marine areas, revitalizing ecosystems & economies.

The Seychelles' success with Blue Bonds showcases a scalable model for global marine protection, signaling a hopeful future.

By turning debt into a tool for conservation, countries can unlock billions for marine protection, benefiting people & planet.