https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/infographic/2017/06/06/blue-economy
The Blue Economy is sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, improved livelihoods and jobs, while preserving the health of marine and coastal ecosystem. The Blue Economy encompasses many activities that impact all of us.
https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/oceans-fisheries-and-coastal-economies
According to the OECD, oceans contribute $1.5 trillion annually in value-added to the overall economy and this number could reach $3 trillion by 2030. The FAO estimates that around 60 million people are employed worldwide in fishing (39 million) and fish farming (20.5 million). Most are in developing countries, and are small-scale, artisanal ...
https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/bitstream/handle/10986/26843/115545.pdf?sequence=1%26isAllowed=y
The blue economy has diverse components, including established traditional ocean indus-tries such as fisheries, tourism, and maritime transport, but also new and emerging activi-ties, such as offshore renewable energy, aquaculture, seabed extractive activities, and marine
“This Blue Economy Roundtable is a great initiative that plays a pivotal role in providing Caribbean member states with guidelines on the introduction and improvement of Blue Economy Ecosystem Services. I have captured knowledge which is assisting me to effectively implement my current project goals.” ...
the blue economy represents roughly 5.4 million jobs and generates a gross added value of almost €500 billion a year. Components of the Blue Economy Type of Activity Ocean Service Industry Drivers of Growth Harvest of living resources Seafood Fisheries Food Security Aquaculture Demand for Protein
https://www.worldbank.org/en/programs/problue
Applying the Blue Economy Approach to World Bank Operations. In close collaboration with international institutions, development partners, and client countries, the World Bank is leading the effort to develop and operationalize the concept of the blue economy by focusing on the integration and sustainability of different oceanic sectors.
A Blue Economy model involves sustainable use of maritime resources for economic growth and improved livelihoods and jobs, while preserving the natural capital of the oceans, seas, and coasts. The Blue Economy model is at the forefront of the sustainability agenda globally and part of the European Green Deal (EGD), aimed at helping European ...
https://www.worldbank.org/en/search?q=blue+economy
Blue Economy is a model that involves sustainable use of maritime resources—for economic growth and for improved livelihoods and jobs—while preserving the natural capital of the oceans, seas, and coasts. This Blue Economy model is at the forefront of the sustainability agenda globally and part of the European Green Deal (EGD), which is ...
https://blogs.worldbank.org/climatechange/blue-finance-how-can-innovative-wave-finance-blue-economy
In 2018, the Sustainable Blue Economy Finance Principles launched. These principles consider the sustainable conservation and use of oceans, seas, and marine resources in compliance with Environmental and Risk Management practices such as the IFC Performance Standards. But the market has been seeking guidance on project eligibility criteria ...