Blue Growth

International regulations boost Caribbean’s blue economy

The Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ) reported that the importance of the Caribbean maritime sector depends heavily on the successful implementation of international regulations, adding that the livelihood of most Caribbeans depends on the shipping industry.

Specifically, the Director General of the MAJ, Rear Admiral (ret’d) Peter Brady participated in a workshop to share knowledge, inform and help stakeholders with the best practice of the newly enforced IMO regulations, aiming to improve...

https://safety4sea.com/international-regulations-boost-caribbeans-blue-economy/

Blue finance is more important than ever

The world oceans play a crucial role in the environmental sustainability that today faces many challenges due to pollution; Thus, stakeholders begin setting regulatory frameworks that will make sure that ‘blue financing’ efforts continue keeping the oceans clean and protected.

Sean Kidney, co-founder of the Climate Bonds Initiative quoted to AFP that it is important to regulate blue economy, adding that if the governments won’t cooperate, in the next 30 years people will be catching jellyfish...

https://safety4sea.com/blue-finance-is-more-important-than-ever/

EU Commission launches second edition of ‘Blue Economy’ report

The European Commission launched the second edition of the ‘Blue Economy Report’ during the opening of the 2019 European Maritime Day conference in Lisbon. As 2019 focuses on boosting blue economy, the Commissioner for Environment, Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Karmenu Vella presented the report.

Specifically, the Blue Economy Report focuses on the size of the Blue Economy in the EU, also examining not only established sectors, but also emerging ones, as those for which reliable data are...

https://safety4sea.com/eu-commission-launches-second-edition-of-blue-economy-report/

“Sustainable and balanced” – IMO Secretary-General outlines blueprint for blue growth

“Sustainable and balanced” – IMO Secretary-General outlines blueprint for blue growth

IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim delivered a strong reminder about the vital importance of balanced and sustainable development to delegates at the Ocean Leadership conference at the Nor-Shipping 2019 conference in Oslo today (4 June).

http://www.imo.org/en/Mediacentre/WhatsNew/Pages/default.aspx

Speech: http://www.imo.org/en/MediaCentre/SecretaryGeneral/SpeechesByTheSecretaryGeneral/Pages/NorShipping-2019.aspx

In...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/06/04/sustainable-and-balanced-imo-secretary-general-outlines-blueprint-for-blue-growth/

Marine geospatial data boost Blue Economy

Our oceans are critical to so many aspects of our day-to-day lives. In the UK alone, they provide jobs for over 500,000 people, contribute more than £47 billion to the economy, and are the means through which 95% of all trade reaches the UK. Globally, people rely on the ocean for trade, food, energy and other valuable resources, as well as enabling environmental protection and international aid. Mainly, the ‘blue economy’ is estimated to be worth $3.2 trillion by the year 2030.

But how do we...

https://safety4sea.com/marine-geospatial-data-boost-blue-economy/

Jamaica focuses on the importance of Blue Economy

Jamaica’s Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon Robert Montague, discussed about the importance of the Blue Economy to Jamaica and the measures taken to support the Jamaican maritime sector.

Specifically, the discussions were conducted during an IMO High Level Symposium, hosted in Montego Bay and attended by IMO Secretary General Kitack Lim.

As the Jamaican Minister highlighted,

The Blue Economy is of particular importance to the Caribbean in light of our dependence on it for income and employment...

https://safety4sea.com/jamaica-focuses-on-the-importance-of-blue-economy/

NIMASA committed to growing blue economy

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Dr. Dakuku Peterside highlighted that the Agency remains committed to growing the ideals of the blue economy by bringing to the fore adequate knowledge of the sector in line with the capacity building drive of the Agency.

Specifically, Mr Dakuku reported that adequate knowledge of the sector would ensure fair and professional reportage.

Director General was represented by the Executive Director, Finance and...

https://safety4sea.com/nimasa-committed-to-developing-blue-economy-through-capacity-building-dakuku/

The role of gender in Sub-Saharan African maritime space

A discussion paper published by Stable Seas and One Earth Future explores the vital roles of women in the Sub-Saharan African maritime space, as well as the numerous challenges they face in entering these roles. The brief, by Laura Burroughs, Sasha Egorova, Emina Šadić, Kelsey Soeth, namely explores the role of gender in the maritime space across four Stable Seas issue areas: rule of law, coastal welfare, blue economy, and maritime mixed migration.

Key findings:

  • Women remain underrepresented...

https://safety4sea.com/the-role-of-gender-in-sub-saharan-african-maritime-space/

India endorses growth of Blue Economy, says Minister

On the occasion of the Sustainable Blue Economy Conference underway in Kenya, India’s Union Minister for Shipping Shri Nitin Gadkari highlighted the importance of Blue Economy for India’s economic development. The conference is being organized by Kenya, with Canada and Japan as co-hosts.

Shri Gadkari said India has a strategic location in the Indian Ocean region, and on this basis, it endorses the growth of the Blue Economy in a sustainable, inclusive and people centred manner through the...

https://safety4sea.com/india-endorses-growth-of-blue-economy-says-minister/

Norwegian center focuses on sustainable use of oceans and the Arctic

Norway inaugurated over the summer a Centre for the Ocean and the Arctic, placed within the Arctic circle in one of Norway’s northernmost cities, Tromsø. Their task is to coordinate efforts to chart a course for sustainable use of the ocean and the Arctic, while working in line with the UN’s sustainable development goal 14 on conservation and sustainable use of the oceans. DNV GL has been assigned to put together a report for the Center, coordinating efforts for the proper use of the ocean and...

https://safety4sea.com/new-norwegian-center-focuses-on-sustainable-use-of-oceans-and-the-arctic/

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