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Mangrove forests, seagrass meadows, saltwater marshes – these and other ‘blue forests’ are vital to coastal and island communities around the world

Month of Blue Forests Webinar Series and Showcase Event
The GEF Blue Forests Project’s Communities, Climate, and Coastal Ecosystems Showcase Event was held virtually on June 15th and 16th, 2021. The GEF Blue Forests Project then held a Month of Blue Forests webinar series from June 17th – July 15th, 2021. The series featured weekly discussions with international blue forests policy and science experts, as well as community organization members and local stakeholders. Explore this page to view recordings of all sessions as well as clips from each webinar.

Showcase Event Recordings
Videos from the GEF Blue Forests Project’s Communities, Climate, and Coastal Ecosystems Showcase Event on
June 15th and 16th, 2021
Showcase Event, Day 1 June 15, 2021
Featured Speakers: Leah Karrer, Global Environment Facility; Leticia Carvalho, UN Environment; Mark Spalding, The Ocean Foundation; Ronny Jumeau, Republic of Seychelles; Pacifica Achieng, Kenyan Ministry of Environment and Forestry; Peter Haugan, Institute of Marine Research; Stephanie Ockenden, UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Day 1, Showcase Event

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