Coastal fisheries recovery will take time and resources, and many local governments have limited budgets that can be allocated to long-term management. Multiple sources of financing need to be made accessible to them, by unlocking new pathways to direct national and provincial government funds, harness investments from private capital, or tap innovative financing mechanisms or special-purposes funds, such as those earmarked for climate or disaster preparedness.
INSTRUCTION
Look at the deck of cards below. Each colored card represents usual sources to finance sustainable fisheries initiatives.
Private funding sources are GREEN.
Public funding sources are BLUE.
Community-based sources are ORANGE.
2. Combine cards from three different different colors that add up to 100%.
There is no limit on the number of cards as long as the total adds to 100%.
Usual Sources of Blended Finance