BLUE ACTION LAB
Blue Action Lab is a non-profit organization that implements climate resilient technologies and ecosystem restoration projects.
ABOUT
We develop climate nature-based solutions specifically tailored to low-lying islands, where the impacts of rising sea levels and extreme weather events are detrimental.
Through innovative science and technologies, we aim to enhance the resilience of these vulnerable islands, safeguarding their ecosystems, communities, and infrastructure from the adverse effects of climate change.
By leveraging our collective knowledge and expertise, we strive to create a positive impact on the environment and offer educational programs and jobs in these local communities.
We believe that local grassroots transformation fuels global impact.
NATURE-BASED CLIMATE SOLUTIONS
We develop our projects in collaboration with industry experts in the free trade zone on Grand Bahama. These projects cover a wide range of areas, including sustainable aquaculture, ocean alkalinity enhancement, food security, agroforestry, and the restoration economy, among others. Conservation Cove is our "living laboratory" in The Bahamas, showcasing innovative blue-green economy restoration projects.
EDUCATION, CAPACITY BUILDING & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
We implement education, capacity building, and workforce development programs in partnership with local NGOs, universities, and entrepreneurs whose technologies we support. These projects offer unique, hands-on learning opportunities for the next generation of changemakers.
We collaborate with leading universities such as the University of The Bahamas and Florida Atlantic University Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute and The University of The Bahamas to recruit, train, and create job opportunities for young scientists.
PARTNERSHIPS
Our global partners are instrumental in turning our ideas and strategies into tangible results. By bringing their unique expertise, resources, and capabilities to the table, they play a crucial role in funding and implementing the solutions we develop.
At Blue Action Lab, we take pride in our partnerships with the University of The Bahamas, Florida Atlantic University, and Florida Atlantic University Harbor Branch. These collaborations empower us to advance our non-profit climate solutions while providing education, employment opportunities, and specialized training through innovative programs.
“The partnership will allow University of The Bahamas Marine Science students to take their classroom knowledge and lab skills and apply them to pressing real-world problems through internships and research projects, working directly with potential future employers in the blue economy. It's going to be great for the students, but also for Grand Bahama and the entire nation."
Dr. Mattias Johansson
University of The Bahamas
LATEST BLUE ACTION LAB NEWS
BLUE ACTION LAB CHEVENING SCHOLAR
Every year Blue Action Lab provides a fully funded scholarship for a Bahamian to study a masters degree in Sustainability in the UK. This initiative provides Bahamians with unique access to world-class education, equipping them with invaluable skills and knowledge to benefit our islands.The 2024 scholar is Gabrielle Sullivan, who will be pursuing her postgraduate Master of Sciences degree in Biotechnology at the University of Sterling in Scotland. When she returns to The Bahamas she pledges to take on one of the biggest issues facing island nations: food security and sustainable agriculture.
REGIONAL SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Blue Action Lab has partnered with FutureBARBADOS, an innovation think tank from the Prime Minister’s Office of Barbados, to advance climate-resilient technologies and coastal resilience models across the Caribbean.
This partnership is focused on scaling blue and green economy solutions, empowering local entrepreneurs, and promoting breakthrough technologies in Barbados, The Bahamas, and beyond. “Expanding our model to Barbados aligns the region with a unified vision for sustainability. We are excited to collaborate with Prime Minister Mottley and her team on these initiatives.”
As part of this effort, FutureBARBADOS and Blue Action Lab recently formalized their partnership with an MOU to introduce Conservation Cove to Barbados. Conservation Cove serves as a hub for restoring marine and coastal ecosystems while fostering ecopreneurship through education, training, and workforce development.