Description
Book SynopsisThis book critically engages with how the conservation of tropical coral reefs is financed. Beginning with the context of tropical coral reef degradation and loss, alongside an overview of tropical ecology, global environmental policy and finance, the book reviews several conservation financing instruments. These include ecotourism, debt-for-nature swaps, impact investments, and government domestic budgetary expenditures.
From the Great Barrier Reef, to the Coral Triangle, to the Mesoamerican Reef, tropical coral reef degradation and loss are serious global environmental issues, contributing to loss revenue and food insecurity for coastal communities, and species extinction. Yet, many leading companies, individuals, and governments are making a positive impact on tropical coral reef conservation through the use of conservation finance.
Conservation of Tropical Coral Reefs, using 30 case studies which span 23 countries and 6 continents, tells the history of international conservation finance and provides a variety of options for individuals, businesses, and governments to support conservation financing projects.
Table of ContentsI. Dedication
II. Foreword (to be written by leading practitioner)
III. Preface
IV. Table of Contents
V. List of Figures and Tables
VI. Acknowledgements
VII. Acronyms
VIII. Comprehensive Timeline (detailed timeline of leading individuals and organizations)
1. Executive Summary
2. The Context of Coral Reef Degradation and Loss
A. Where Are The World’s Coral Reefs?
B. Where is Coral Reef Degradation and Loss Occurring Today?
C. Why are Coral Reefs Valuable?
D. Other Resources on the Context of Coral Reef Degradation and Loss
3. Coral Reef Ecology
A. Introduction
B. Ecosystem Diversity
C. Species Diversity
D. Genetic Diversity
E. Connectivity to Seascapes
F. Other Resources on Coral Reef Ecology
4. Global Environmental Policy
A. Introduction
B. Local and State Policies
C. Federal Policies
D. Bilateral, Multilateral and Regional Policies
E. International Policies
F. Company Policies
G. Dates of Global Environmental Policy
H. Dates when Government Institutions were Established
I. Other Resources on Global Environmental Policy
5. International Finance
A. Introduction
B. Efficient Frontier
C. Financial Risk Management
D. Portfolio Management: Risk, Return, Time, Taxes, Liquidity, Legal and Unique
E. Other Resources on International Finance
6. The Origins and History of Coral Reef Conservation Finance
7. Government Domestic Budgetary Expenditures
A. Introduction
B. Historical Overview
C. Mechanisms of Instrument
D. Size of Instrument
E. Introduction to Case Studies
F. Case Study #1: INSERT
G. Case Study #2: INSERT
H. Return
I. Risk
J. Risk, Return, Time (Horizon), Taxes, Liquidity, Legal and Unique
K. Policy Analysis
L. Future Outlook for Instrument
M. Other Resources on Government Domestic Budgetary Expenditures
8. Debt-for-Nature Swaps
A. Introduction
B. Historical Overview
C. Mechanisms of Instrument
D. Size of Instrument
E. Introduction to Case Studies
F. Case Study #1: Seychelles’ Climate Adaptation and Impact Investment Debt Swap
G. Case Study #2: INSERT
H. Return
I. Risk
J. Risk, Return, Time (Horizon), Taxes, Liquidity, Legal and Unique
K. Policy Analysis
L. Future Outlook for Instrument
M. Other Resources on Debt-for-Nature Swaps
9. Ecotourism
A. Introduction
B. Historical Overview
C. Mechanisms of Instrument
D. Size of Instrument
E. Introduction to Case Studies
F. Case Study #1: The Great Barrier Reef of Australia
G. Case Study #2: The Galapagos Islands of Ecuador
H. Case Study #3: The Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System
I. Return
J. Risk
K. Risk, Return, Time (Horizon), Taxes, Liquidity, Legal and Unique
L. Policy Analysis
M. Future Outlook for Instrument
N. Other Resources on Ecotourism
10. Green Procurement Models
A. Introduction
B. Historical Overview
C. Mechanisms of Instrument
D. Size of Instrument
E. Introduction to Case Studies
F. Case Study #1: INSERT
G. Case Study #2: INSERT
H. Return
I. Risk
J. Risk, Return, Time (Horizon), Taxes, Liquidity, Legal and Unique
K. Policy Analysis
L. Future Outlook for Instrument
M. Other Resources on Green Procurement Models
11. – 15. Other Conservation Financing Instruments Used for Coral Reefs
*Subheadings would be similar to Chapters 7-10*
16. Additional Considerations for Coral Reef Conservation Finance
A. Social Safeguards
B. Biodiversity Safeguards
C. Ongoing Monitoring, Reporting and Verification
D. Restoration of Degraded Areas
E. Role of Technology
F. Other Resources on Additional Considerations for Coral Reef Conservation Finance
17. The Future of Conservation Finance
18. Concluding Thoughts
19. Bibliography and Suggested Readings
20. Other Suggested Resources
21. Index
22. About the Author
