Championing the implementation of Blue Economies in order to create sustainable ocean environments for the people and economies that depend upon them.
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In a personal view focused on Pakistan, Islamabad-based Associate Dr Shahzad Gill examines the country’s Blue Economy opportunity through maritime skills, institutions and human capital policy.
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African leaders are calling for greater inclusion of women in the continent’s $300 billion blue economy, expanding opportunities across shipping, fisheries, marine science, ports, and maritime leadership. buff.ly/wwNz0eQ
The Africa Blue Economy Roundtable honored 30 women from across Africa for advancing maritime governance, fisheries, marine science, conservation, and ocean leadership. Their contributions are helping shape a more inclusive and sustainable blue economy. buff.ly/XiSuGRu
India and Seychelles strengthened their maritime partnership as PM Narendra Modi received Seychelles' highest honor, "Guardian of the Blue Horizon," recognizing his leadership in sustainability, the blue economy, and ocean governance. buff.ly/RQy1alA
La Ràpita plans to invest over €1B to transform Alfacs Bay into the Mediterranean's first Marine Economic Community. The initiative combines habitat restoration, sustainable fisheries, ecotourism, and innovation to drive long-term blue economy growth. buff.ly/eSOVEWF
Seychelles is accelerating its blue economy through sustainable marine resource management, strengthening tourism and fisheries while turning ocean conservation into long-term economic growth. buff.ly/V3Cd2T9
The Philippines and Denmark have launched a pilot project to bio-map Philippine seas using advanced fishing and survey technologies. The initiative aims to improve fisheries management, boost food security, and support sustainable blue economy development. buff.ly/K9cneEu
Bangladesh's Dhaka University and Indonesia's BRIN have signed an MoU to collaborate on oceanography, climate change, and blue economy research, advancing ocean governance, sustainable marine resource management, and climate resilience. buff.ly/vxOqqfa
Guyana is strengthening its #BlueEconomy through port modernization, maritime capacity, and regional cooperation to build more resilient trade, greener shipping, and stronger maritime security across the Caribbean. buff.ly/kw1Serb
Vietnam is advancing a sustainable blue economy through smarter marine resource management, stronger ocean governance, ecosystem conservation, and integrated planning to balance economic growth with environmental protection. buff.ly/hsox75y
At OOC11 in Kenya, Wetlands International highlighted coastal wetlands as key to climate resilience, biodiversity, and a sustainable blue economy, emphasizing nature-based solutions, local action, and stronger partnerships for healthier oceans. buff.ly/8o1ocrk
The University of Maine is training the future blue economy workforce in digital twin technologies to advance ocean engineering, offshore renewables, and maritime innovation. buff.ly/TcAbSSG
Nigeria’s Rivers State is advancing the blue economy to boost trade, investment, and sustainable growth, with a focus on Gulf of Guinea maritime opportunities, marine security, and private sector development. buff.ly/Fx00YYX
A new study highlights Ireland’s blue bioeconomy as a way to offset declining fishing quotas by turning fish by-products into high-value products such as collagen, proteins, and biostimulants, creating new revenue opportunities for the sector. buff.ly/elyK8md
Fiji is advancing ocean conservation through its Blue Prosperity Fiji partnership, focusing on marine spatial planning, protecting 30% of marine areas, blue finance, and building a resilient, sustainable blue economy. buff.ly/VFV9sbL
Jordan will host “Aqaba Blue: Ocean Future in Action” in September 2026, a new international platform showcasing diving, marine innovation, and blue economy technologies in the Red Sea. buff.ly/WHzvlts
CRFM, FAO, and CAF have launched a Caribbean Blue Economy Knowledge Hub to centralize marine data and support better fisheries and aquaculture decision-making, especially for small-scale fishers. buff.ly/hwR4UIf
A Europe–Japan partnership has launched the $75M “Blue Frontier” fund to support blue economy innovation by connecting deep tech with ocean industries across Europe and Asia. buff.ly/UeQh4Yo
In Pemba, Tanzania, the ReSea Project has provided equipment to women- and youth-led enterprises to support seaweed farming, fisheries processing, and climate-resilient livelihoods under the blue economy. buff.ly/DD3klZ0
Global momentum for the blue economy is accelerating—from $6.4B ocean commitments in Kenya to new mangrove, seagrass, and coastal resilience programs worldwide. Investment, policy, and youth inclusion are reshaping how nations value ocean ecosystems. buff.ly/38lRN2E
A new investment platform, AtlantiCan Growth Partners, aims to accelerate the blue economy in Atlantic Canada by funding aquaculture, marine tech, and ocean innovation startups. The initiative seeks to close a major venture capital gap in the region. buff.ly/AzFDH4F
