Quick Dips
Curated topical articles on the Blue Economy

The Blue Economy: Ever thought about your relationship with the ocean?

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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Coastal Wetlands Take Center Stage at 2023 Ocean and Climate Change Dialogue

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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Deep Sea Mining Isn't a Viable Climate Solution

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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Why $1.4 billion valuation is good news for eFishery and excellent news for the sector as a whole

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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DOC and NOAA Launch the Ocean-Based Climate Resilience Accelerator Program

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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The Future Of Sustainable Ocean Shipping

Mathew Elenjickal, Forbes Shipping & Ports

Players across the shipping industry recognize that it’s time to turn the ocean green.

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Can Big Fish Lead the Way On Ocean Sustainability?

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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Celebrating Plastic Free July: 5 Tips from the IO Team

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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Small Island States Pave the Path to Sustainable Fish Trade

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 and MSC Foundation to Deliver Sustainable Tourism Education at Sea

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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Hatch Unveils Latest Aquaculture Accelerator Cohort

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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Can we ethically reduce the amount of plastic in our ocean by keeping it in our economy?

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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Fashion industry driving demand for green shipping, Maersk says

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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3 Emerging Carbon Removal Trends for 2023

Jesse Klein, GreenBiz Energy Solutions

Microsoft highlights carbon removal from the ocean, and more.
 

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Technology’s Role in Governing Sustainable Food Systems

Aidan Smith, Legal Planet Fisheries & Aquaculture

Digitalization is altering how we understand the environment and act upon issues of sustainability.

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China's rising tide: Expanding investment in blue finance

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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World Oceans Week

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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Momentum Builds to “Blue” Climate Action at June Ocean Dialogue

UN Climate Change

The Ocean and Climate Change Dialogue 2023 was held during the Bonn Climate Conference earlier this month and underscored the crucial importance of action to protect the ocean.

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Where Shellfish, Seaweed and Circularity Thrive

Kori Goldberg, GreenBiz Fisheries & Aquaculture

How one aquaculture farm is bringing regeneration to Puget Sound.
 

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How Innovation And Collaboration Can Transform Ocean Health

Guo Jingjing, World Economic Forum

The ocean underpins the global economy and supports the lives and livelihoods of millions of people.

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