Climate Resilient Fisheries Portfolio

Billions of people around the world depend on fisheries as a source of food and for their livelihoods. Yet, many ocean ecosystems are experiencing rapid and dramatic changes, threatening fisheries and the coastal communities that depend upon them. Fisheries managers around the world are ready to adapt their management systems to become more responsive to these changes. At the same time, the scientific community has greatly grown their capabilities to understand and predict changing conditions. There is an urgent need to translate this knowledge into action to support the long-term viability of marine and coastal fisheries and fishing communities.  

To foster climate resilient fisheries and fishing communities around the world, this portfolio aims to fund projects and support engagement that advance (1) our understanding of climate resilient fisheries and (2) climate resilient fisheries management practices and strategies around the world. Through this work, we will support and amplify real-world applications and case studies that the global community can learn from, helping to advance the science and practice of climate-resilient fisheries management across various fisheries governance systems and ecosystems around the globe.  

Specifically, this portfolio will focus on three broad strategies: 

• Targeted Convenings: Bring together experts to identify needs, priorities, and opportunities for integrating new information into management practices. 
• Grantmaking: Support efforts (via Requests for Proposals, RFPs) that translate research into actionable management solutions. 
• Community-Building: Strengthen partnerships, foster new connections, and prioritize relationships to drive collective action. 

We welcome opportunities to connect and partner with others in this field as we progress on this work – please reach out to Sarah Close (sclose@blueconvergence.org) and Dominique Kone (dkone@blueconvergence.org) if you would like to connect.