Quick Dips
Curated topical articles on the Blue Economy
Andre Kuncoroyekti & Anthony Berthold Plastics & Pollution
Plastic waste pollutes our environment at an annual rate of over 8m tonnes. However, amid the global conversations surrounding plastic reduction and reuse, one critical aspect often goes overlooked: the lack of formal waste collection for more than 2bn people in the global south.
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Dr Carrie J Byron, Dr Heidi Alleway Fisheries & Aquaculture
A recent study suggests that educating consumers about the ecosystem services provided by farmed seaweed will make them willing to pay more for seaweed-based products.
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The Fish Site Fisheries & Aquaculture
A ground-breaking study by Conservation International and The University of Western Australia has revealed that kelp and seaweed forests could play a significant role in mitigating climate change.
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Deutsche Bank, Edie
For edie’s Climate Finance Week, Markus Müller, chief investment officer ESG and global head of chief investment at Deutsche Bank explores how critical the blue economy is to planetary needs.
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Anelise Zimmer & Thomas Hickey, PEW Energy Solutions
A growing number of countries and initiatives are recognizing mangrove, seagrass, and saltmarsh ecosystems as viable nature-based solutions.
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Surangel S.. Whipps, Jr.. and Daniela Fernandez, Time Magazine Energy Solutions
Deep-sea mining projects could be given the green flag to source minerals needed to support green technological innovation—at the cost of damaging portions of our ocean floor in ways that could kill marine life and negatively impact people who depend on the ocean for sustenance and economic prosperity.
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Amy Novogratz, The Fish Site Fisheries & Aquaculture
eFishery is the first aquaculture startup to reach a valuation of over $1 billion. This should open the floodgates for meaningful investment in the industry, according to Amy Novogratz – co-founder and managing partner of Aqua-Spark.
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Department of Commerce Energy Solutions
Biden-Harris Administration announces $60 million to create a climate resilience accelerator program and support small businesses through Investing in America agenda.
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Mathew Elenjickal, Forbes Shipping & Ports
Players across the shipping industry recognize that it’s time to turn the ocean green.
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Henrik Österblom, Financial Times Fisheries & Aquaculture
Many companies have little interest in sustainability or are too small to have much influence on their own. But recent actions by a group of influential seafood businesses, in partnership with academics, provide a potential blueprint for positive change.
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Investable Oceans Plastics & Pollution
Plastic Free July is an annual challenge organized by the Plastic Free Foundation that has been attracting millions of participants worldwide since 2011. Here are 5 tips to help kick-start your journey!
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The Commonwealth Fisheries & Aquaculture
Unsustainable fishing practices are one of the main threats to marine biodiversity. This is a serious challenge.
Sustainable practices are becoming the benchmark, with Small Island Developing States leading the way.
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UNWTO Tourism
UNWTO is working with the MSC Foundation to deliver a series of sustainability-related education courses on board the MSC Euribia cruise ship.
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The Fish Site Fisheries & Aquaculture
Hatch Blue has released the details of the 10 startups selected for its fifth aquaculture accelerator programme.
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World Ocean Initiative, The Economist Group Plastics & Pollution
A guest blog on creating ethical and socially responsible supply chains by Emy Kane, managing director of Lonely Whale, and Michael Sadowski, executive director of The Circulate Initiative.
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Jacob Gronholt-Pedersen, Reuters Shipping & Ports
Fashion brands are a key driver of demand for green shipping fuels, according to shipping group Maersk (MAERSKb.CO), as the sector faces pressure from consumers and regulators to reduce their climate footprint.
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Jesse Klein, GreenBiz Energy Solutions
Microsoft highlights carbon removal from the ocean, and more.
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Aidan Smith, Legal Planet Fisheries & Aquaculture
Digitalization is altering how we understand the environment and act upon issues of sustainability.
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Lubomir Varbanov, World Economic Forum
China's extensive coastline and marine resources position it as a key market for "blue finance" projects, balancing economic growth and environmental protection.
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Investable Oceans
The Investable Oceans team was thrilled to participate in this year’s WOD and WOW events in New York City. In case you missed the festivities, here are their key takeaways.
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