Blue Builders is a podcast sharing the stories of people working to conserve and restore our ocean ecosystems.
As a new series from the Nature Builders Podcasts, Blue Builders explores the journeys of individuals who have committed their lives and careers to marine conservation: from grassroots activists and scientists to entrepreneurs, policymakers, and funders. Through in-depth, unscripted conversations, we dive into what drives lasting commitment to nature, what actually works in the field, and how diverse strategies can come together to address the climate and biodiversity crises.
Blue Builders strips away idealism to reveal the practical mechanics of marine restoration. For listeners seeking authentic, boots-in-the-sand perspectives on ocean conservation, these conversations offer insight into how diverse approaches collectively build resilience in our threatened blue world.
I hope that their stories inspire you as much as they inspired me!
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Blue Builders is a podcast sharing the stories of people working to conserve and restore our ocean ecosystems.
As a new series from the Nature Builders Podcasts, Blue Builders explores the journeys of individuals who have committed their lives and careers to marine conservation: from grassroots activists and scientists to entrepreneurs, policymakers, and funders. Through in-depth, unscripted conversations, we dive into what drives lasting commitment to nature, what actually works in the field, and how diverse strategies can come together to address the climate and biodiversity crises.
Blue Builders strips away idealism to reveal the practical mechanics of marine restoration. For listeners seeking authentic, boots-in-the-sand perspectives on ocean conservation, these conversations offer insight into how diverse approaches collectively build resilience in our threatened blue world.
I hope that their stories inspire you as much as they inspired me!
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🌊🐠🌍In this new episode of the Blue Builders Podcast, I sit down with Markus Knigge, who shares his insights from years of working in conservation funding and project implementation across multiple continents.
This conversation explores the delicate balance between challenges and hope in environmental conservation work - from witnessing climate change impacts firsthand to seeing the transformative power of well-directed funding and strong partnerships.
We notably discussed:
✅ How global ocean commitments translate to real action on the ground
✅ Why funding only works with the right local partners to drive change
✅ What actually makes Marine Protected Areas effective, not just lines on a map
✅ Key expectations for the upcoming UN Ocean Conference in France
✅ Honest assessment of which local conservation successes can truly scale
Markus's perspective on viewing conservation like a chess board - where every organization is just one piece in a larger strategy - offers a compelling framework for
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