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:
These ecosystems are not only vital to biodiversity but also play a crucial role in mitigating the effects of climate change and natural disasters.
We invite you to learn more about this transformative initiative. Watch the inspiring video created by National Geographic to see the vision of Blue Boundaries come to life.
We invite you to learn more about this transformative initiative. Watch the inspiring video created by National Geographic to see the vision of Blue Boundaries come to life.
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.
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.
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.
Photo Credits
Colorful coral reef with its reef fish in the Pacific Ocean near Fiji. Photo by Greg Lecoeur/National Geographic.
Water lilies, Nymphaea nouchali, in the Okavango Delta of Botswana. Photo by Frans Lanting/National Geographic.
A beaver eats in a river in Valle Hermoso, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina. Photo by Luján Agusti/National Geographic.
10,000 egrets flock in Agusan in the Philippines. Photo by Gab Mejia/National Geographic.