Quick Dips
Curated topical articles on the Blue Economy
Michael Rodriguez, Intelligent Living
This article explores how the newest ocean observation satellite systems are transforming our understanding of marine ecosystems, climate patterns, and beyond.
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The World Bank
Caught in the crosshairs of escalating global crises, Small Island Developing States (SIDS) meet May 27-30, 2024, together with the international community, to discuss ways to tackle issues including their vulnerability to the impacts of climate change, exposure to pollution, and economic headwinds.
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More than half of all mangrove ecosystems at risk of collapse by 2050, first global assessment finds
IUCN
This is the first time an ecosystem group has been assessed entirely across the planet using the IUCN Red List of Ecosystems – a global standard for measuring the health of ecosystems.
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Rachel Lim, Impact Entrepreneur Energy Solutions Fisheries & Aquaculture Plastics & Pollution Shipping & Ports
How technologies can play a critical role in protecting and restoring marine health.
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Port of Seattle Shipping & Ports
Long-anticipated project starts with renovation of historic Ship Supply Building.
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Sadia Nowshin, Sifted Fisheries & Aquaculture
VCs are all over climate tech — but there’s untapped potential hiding in the oceans.
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Rebecca Hubbard, Economist Impact
A guest blog by Rebecca Hubbard director, High Seas Alliance.
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James Murray, Business Green
Major new impact fund looking to ramp up investments in entrepreneurs and businesses working to reduce negative impacts on ocean ecosystems.
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Economist Impact
There remains a stark gap between men and women’s participation in the blue economy.
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World Ocean Summit & Expo, Economist Impact
Increased climate and ocean data are offering insights into how to fight climate change and develop the blue economy sustainably.
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World Ocean Summit & Expo, Economist Impact Fisheries & Aquaculture
This session at the 11th annual World Ocean Summit explored how to create a sustainable pathway for scaling the seaweed industry to realise these diverse benefits.
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David Hume, The Liquid Grid
The ocean start-up ecosystem might have too many start-up support organizations for the limited number of ocean start-ups.
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World Ocean Summit & Expo, Economist Impact
This session at the 11th annual World Ocean Summit focused on how investors can invest better in the blue economy.
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Genevieve Redgrave, Environmental Finance
They are currently a niche within the sustainable bond market, but could blue bonds play a key role in turning the tide on water-themed investments, asks Genevieve Redgrave.
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Bruce McNamer, Impact Alpha Plastics & Pollution
Family offices are uniquely positioned to fund climate solutions in innovative and flexible ways, to operate in the seams, and to help other partners with the flexible piece they need to bring their own capital to bear.
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Andrew S. Lewis, Yale Environment 360 Energy Solutions
Our oceans absorb CO2 from the atmosphere. To boost that drawdown, startup companies and researchers are experimenting with ‘marine carbon dioxide removal.’
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Audrey Tan, The Straits Times Fisheries & Aquaculture
The past decades have not been great for the oceans, we have continued to pollute and expose the oceans to environmental risks. Now is the time to agree on preserving and investing in the oceans.
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Chris Gorell Barnes, Economist Impact Fisheries & Aquaculture
The ocean is a critical player as both a source of environmentally sustainable and regenerative proteins and as an integral solution to mitigating the effects of the climate crisis.
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The Commonwealth
The Commonwealth today launched a new toolkit to promote gender-responsive practices in ocean-related occupations.
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Dominque Roberts, TechRound Fisheries & Aquaculture
Coral reefs play a vital role in sustaining ocean life, supporting fishing industries, and generating billions of pounds in revenue each year.
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