Quick Dips
Curated topical articles on the Blue Economy
Russell Thomas, The Guardian Plastics & Pollution
Ocean plastic has created a unique home for specialised organisms, from animals that travel on it to bacteria that ‘eat’ it
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Canadell, P. et al,, The Conversation
Earth has warmed 1.09℃ since pre-industrial times and many changes such as sea-level rise and glacier melt are now virtually irreversible, according to the most sobering report yet by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).
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Andrea Januta, Reuters Energy Solutions
The U.N. climate panel has released its most comprehensive assessment of climate change yet. Here are some of the report's main conclusions.
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Deepesh Patel, Trade Finance Global Shipping & Ports
Today’s IPCC report warns that temperatures are very likely to reach 1.5°C of warming by 2050. But what could this mean for global trade, trade finance and supply chains?
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David Karoly, The Conversation Energy Solutions
On Monday, an extremely important report on the physical science of climate change will be released to the world.
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Torsten Thiele, Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies
As the largest and most complex ecosystem on the planet, the ocean plays a key role in efforts to address the interrelated challenges of biodiversity collapse and climate change.
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Tiffany Duong, EcoWatch Plastics & Pollution
Pound-for-pound, Sea Threads is making a difference for our ocean ー literally.
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Sean Fleming, World Economic Forum Energy Solutions
The world’s most powerful tidal energy turbine is in operation in Orkney, off the northern shores of mainland Scotland.
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World Ocean Initiative, The Economist Group Fisheries & Aquaculture
The World Ocean Summit heard about the latest innovations to accelerate the sustainable development of aquaculture.
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The Pew Charitable Trusts Fisheries & Aquaculture
A new science-based tool, the first of its kind, will help Connecticut rebuild its wild oyster beds.
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UNEP FI Shipping & Ports
Ports are gateways for development, global trade and maritime innovation, and being located at sea level, they are on the front lines of climate change.
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Kim Harrisberg, Thomson Reuters Foundation Fisheries & Aquaculture
Zanzibari women are learning how to swim and farm natural sponges that can withstand climate shocks and protect their income.
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Isabelle Durant, World Economic Forum Tourism
We must look beyond the immediate restart of tourism – this crisis is an opportunity to rethink tourism policies and management.
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World Economic Forum Fisheries & Aquaculture
A recent webinar discussed the use of blockchain in reducing fraud and unsustainable practices in the seafood supply chain.
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Anita Parlow, World Ocean Initiative Energy Solutions Shipping & Ports
A guest blog by Anita Parlow, expert on Arctic shipping, energy and infrastructure.
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This project aims to help agriculture, aquaculture, and fishing organizations identify likely material topics, improving the way they disclose and manage their impacts.
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Olivia Rosane, EcoWatch Energy Solutions
Do we really need to put ocean ecosystems at risk in order to transition to a renewable-energy economy?
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Timothy Reuter & David Hyde, World Economic Forum Energy Solutions Tourism
The path to zero emissions for the aviation sector by 2050 requires a combination of solutions where new propulsion and fuel technologies will play a major role.
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Dawn Borg Costanzi & Elaine Young, The Pew Charitable Trusts Fisheries & Aquaculture
Parties to the Port State Measures Agreement will use new platforms to coordinate efforts against illicit activity and strengthen fisheries health.
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Jennifer Bushman Fisheries & Aquaculture
The world’s fish stocks are being depleted at an alarming rate. With over 4.6 million fishing boats in the water worldwide, the oceans are fished 90% fished to capacity. Thankfully, the news is not all bad.
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