Blue Boundaries: A Partnership for the Planet

Welcome to Blue Boundaries, an ambitious multi-year initiative born from a groundbreaking partnership between the Chubb Charitable Foundation and the National Geographic Society. This program is dedicated to advancing science, exploration, and conservation to protect some of the planet’s most vital ecosystems. Together, we aim to create a lasting positive impact on the health of our planet and the well-being of its people.
Our Mission

Protecting the places where land meets water

Blue Boundaries focuses on the health and preservation of ecosystems where land and water converge—freshwater wetlands, coastal systems, and coral reefs. These environments are critical to the planet’s health on local, regional, and global scales. They provide essential services that sustain both people and nature, including:

  • Habitats for nearly half of all species on Earth
  • Fisheries that feed billions of people
  • Clean water and coastal resilience
  • Carbon storage and climate regulation

These ecosystems are not only vital to biodiversity but also play a crucial role in mitigating the effects of climate change and natural disasters.

Why it matters

As the frequency and intensity of weather-related events increase, the need to protect and restore these ecosystems has never been more urgent. Blue Boundaries is designed to address these challenges by:
Preservation

A commitment to excellence

Blue Boundaries reflects the Chubb Charitable Foundation’s commitment to creating value for society and aligns with Chubb's mission to help businesses, people, and communities manage risk.

 

National Geographic’s unparalleled expertise in scientific research, exploration, and storytelling ensures that the findings from Blue Boundaries will not only advance knowledge but also inspire action. Through publications, educational programs, and high-quality documentaries, National Geographic will bring these critical issues to life for a global audience.

Protection

The power of measurement and action

At the heart of Blue Boundaries is the principle of measurement. National Geographic Explorers will document and study these ecosystems, providing critical data on their current state and actionable insights on how to improve their resilience and survival in the coming decades. This work will empower scientists, governments, businesses, and communities to make informed decisions that protect these ecosystems and the people who depend on them.

Blue Boundaries will be implemented in a phased approach, with strategic overlap throughout the partnership.

Through this approach, the program will mirror the downstream flow of water that connects life and ecological processes, underscoring the interdependence of these environments. All three phases will be guided by core scientific principles, which focus on: understanding and supporting a rich variety of life, creating a healthy carbon balance, strengthening nature's ability to bounce back from disruption, and ensuring people and nature can thrive together.

Blue Boundaries: Protecting the planet, one ecosystem at a time.

Together, we can protect the ecosystems that sustain life on Earth and build a more resilient future for generations to come. Stay tuned for updates as we embark on this journey with National Geographic.