Quick Dips
Curated topical articles on the Blue Economy
David Hume, Economist Impact
While the US has a large number of ocean startup support organisations, countries like Iceland and Norway demonstrate remarkable density per capita, indicating a deep-rooted and vibrant ocean-entrepreneur ecosystem.
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Danielle Rossingh, Impact Investor
The latest report by the Dutch impact investment advisor highlights a lack of investment in the world’s oceans, despite a six-fold jump in ocean-focused funds.
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Oliver Milman, The Guardian
A fifth of world’s ocean surface particularly vulnerable to threats driven by burning fossil fuel and deforestation, new research finds.
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Eamon Jubbawy, Isometric
Protocol certified with Planetary as first supplier; Shopify, MaRS and Terraset as first buyers.
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Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
Strategy Calls for Evidence-Based Protections, Stronger Information Pipeline and Greater Attention to Local and Indigenous Knowledge.
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Mark Segal, ESG Today
UBS Global Wealth Management (GWM) and Rockefeller Asset Management announced the launch of the UBS Rockefeller Ocean Engagement Fund, a new blue economy-focused fund aimed at engaging with companies that address ocean health issues, to provide financial returns and positive impact.
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Joanna Glasner, Crunchbase News Plastics & Pollution
People are using and discarding too much plastic. It’s terrible for the environment, contributes to global warming and can contain substances dangerous for our own health.
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Emily Herbert, Financial Times
Interest in projects focused on water and the marine environment is picking up, giving the nascent sector a boost.
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Eugene Klerk, Economist Impact Fisheries & Aquaculture
Harnessing seaweed’s potential can generate benefits across a wide range of the UN’s SDGs as well as generate returns for businesses and investors - writes Eugene Klerk, head of ESG research at Standard Chartered
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Roger Vincent, Yahoo Tech Energy Solutions Fisheries & Aquaculture Shipping & Ports
A moon shot to make Southern California an international leader in the "blue economy" is taking shape in San Pedro as a $30-million renovation of three historic waterfront warehouses nears completion.
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The Fish Site Fisheries & Aquaculture
Sustainable aquaculture investor Hatch Blue has announced that it has now secured $10 million for its second accelerator investment vehicle.
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Michael Rodriguez, Intelligent Living
This article explores how the newest ocean observation satellite systems are transforming our understanding of marine ecosystems, climate patterns, and beyond.
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The World Bank
Caught in the crosshairs of escalating global crises, Small Island Developing States (SIDS) meet May 27-30, 2024, together with the international community, to discuss ways to tackle issues including their vulnerability to the impacts of climate change, exposure to pollution, and economic headwinds.
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More than half of all mangrove ecosystems at risk of collapse by 2050, first global assessment finds
IUCN
This is the first time an ecosystem group has been assessed entirely across the planet using the IUCN Red List of Ecosystems – a global standard for measuring the health of ecosystems.
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Rachel Lim, Impact Entrepreneur Energy Solutions Fisheries & Aquaculture Plastics & Pollution Shipping & Ports
How technologies can play a critical role in protecting and restoring marine health.
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Port of Seattle Shipping & Ports
Long-anticipated project starts with renovation of historic Ship Supply Building.
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Sadia Nowshin, Sifted Fisheries & Aquaculture
VCs are all over climate tech — but there’s untapped potential hiding in the oceans.
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Rebecca Hubbard, Economist Impact
A guest blog by Rebecca Hubbard director, High Seas Alliance.
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James Murray, Business Green
Major new impact fund looking to ramp up investments in entrepreneurs and businesses working to reduce negative impacts on ocean ecosystems.
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Economist Impact
There remains a stark gap between men and women’s participation in the blue economy.
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