Aug 7, 2025
In this episode, Paul Moody interviews Clare Brook, a veteran of
24 years in sustainable finance who now leads Blue Marine
Foundation. In their conversation Clare reflects on her journey
from managing ESG funds and co-founding an investment firm to
running an NGO dedicated to protecting the blue planet.
Clare and Paul dive into innovative ways finance can accelerate
marine conservation. They discuss cutting-edge mechanisms like blue
bonds and debt-for-nature swaps that can funnel significant funding
to ocean protection in countries that need it most . Clare also
introduces the idea of biodiversity credits, a new tool for valuing
restored ecosystems and attracting investment into projects from
seagrass meadows to coral reefs . She explains how blending public,
private, and philanthropic capital can help scale these solutions,
even as she acknowledges the challenges of aligning investor
expectations with conservation realities.
Finally, Clare leaves listeners with an urgent yet hopeful call to
action: finance professionals have a pivotal opportunity to drive
meaningful impact in this space. Whether it’s backing
transformative marine projects or simply using their influence to
raise awareness.