Quick Dips
Curated topical articles on the Blue Economy
Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank & ORRAA co-host leading investors, entrepreneurs and philanthropists in Mallorca.
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Jamie Hailstone, Forbes
Given that the oceans cover more than two thirds of the Earth and play a vital role in sustaining the planet’s eco-system, you would have thought they would be a top priority for philanthropists and investors looking to save the planet.
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The Fish Site Fisheries & Aquaculture
Israeli food tech startup Forsea Foods has developed an innovative method for creating cell-cultured eel meat that relies on fewer growth factors.
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Pedro Ahlers, World Economic Forum Energy Solutions
To understand and maximize the value of carbon economically, it must be priced correctly, and be subject to global and universal standards.
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Libby Leonard, EcoWatch Plastics & Pollution
A report from the United Nations, polluting facilities and industries — particularly the companies drilling for the oil that helps make plastic — are often placed in vulnerable communities, who are now subject to toxins from plastic incineration as well as other hazards from disposal.
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Cristen Hemingway Jaynes, EcoWatch Plastics & Pollution
A new paper explores that making the rights and needs of Indigenous people a priority is essential to turning the tide of plastic pollution and putting a stop to plastic dumping on Te Moananui.
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World Economic Forum Energy Solutions Tourism
An article by the World Economic Forum that outlines the efforts of more than 100 companies working together to power global aviation with 10% sustainable aviation fuel by 2030.
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Ted Janulis, World Economic Forum
Market-based sustainable ocean investing is surging, with opportunities across all sectors and asset classes of the blue economy.
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Peter Cluskey, The Irish Times Fisheries & Aquaculture
Dutch seaweed farmers complete world’s first offshore mechanical harvest. Feat marks first step towards large-scale development of commercial seaweed farms in North Sea, says farmers’ group.
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Sangita Khadka Energy Solutions Fisheries & Aquaculture Plastics & Pollution
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) introduces its second cohort of 10 ocean innovators.
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Marine Technology News Plastics & Pollution Shipping & Ports
News story on a new wood chip carrier which will collect ocean microplastics.
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Ryan Ono, The Ocean Conservancy Energy Solutions
The Ocean Conservancy breaks down wave energy.
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Seruni Putri Soewondo, World Economic Forum Plastics & Pollution
Plastic waste pollution in Southeast Asia is at alarming levels and thus calls for urgent solutions.
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Martin Armstrong, Statista Plastics & Pollution
This statista article by The World Economic Forum explores the top emitters of microplastics in our oceans.
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Olga Lucía Caro Jácome, World Ocean Initiative Tourism
Catching up with Ocean Changemaker Challenge winner Olga Lucía Caro Jácome.
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The Fish Site Energy Solutions Fisheries & Aquaculture
Blue Ocean Barns has contracted Blue Evolution for a project to commercialise large-scale farming of Asparagopsis taxiformis for their seaweed-based cattle feed supplement, Brominata.
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The Fish Site Fisheries & Aquaculture
Bluu Seafood, the lab-cultivated seafood startup, claims to be the first company in Europe to have produced market‐ready products made from cultivated fish cells.
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Vedant Kulkarni, World Economic Forum
The sustainable blue economy offers lucrative ROIs and a promising future while centering Indigenous and local communities.
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The Pew Charitable Trusts
Study supports states’ efforts to include ‘blue carbon’ in climate change response.
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Anna Wellenstein & Genevieve Connors, World Economic Forum
The blue economy is built around coastal and marine resources, and creates millions of jobs worldwide.
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