Training of the MSc MARRES students of the Université Côte d’Azur in effective marine conservation

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About our training on conservation effectiveness

Over the course of a week, BlueSeeds demonstrates to students how solutions to the loss of marine biodiversity can occasionally be ineffective or unsustainable when they overlook the significance of local stakeholders and communities or financial sustainability.

BlueSeeds partners from a variety of backgrounds, including NGOs, marine protected areas, and philanthropy, also participate in-person or virtually to offer contrasting perspectives on the areas where marine conservation is being applied.

BlueSeeds teaches the various facets of managing marine conservation projects effectively. The course alternates between group projects, including role-playing, and theory. Five student groups are given case studies of marine protected areas at the start of the week. These tangible examples teach them how to:

• Plan activities and reduce costs of a marine protected area
• Draw up a conservation project and raise funds
• Identify funding gaps and develop self-financing mechanisms
• Involve stakeholders through role-playing games
• Promote innovation and entrepreneurship in an MPA