A ‘blue’ economy implies some measure of alignment between economic development and the health of the ocean. Early signs are, in most countries, that the ‘blue economy’ typically prioritises growth over sustainability. Even where there is an explicit intention to align the two, the gap between these differing objectives is wide.
The World Ocean Initiative will address this challenge. The past decade has seen a public awakening to the ocean. Turning this momentum into tangible gains, at scale, is the next step. We look forward to working with, and convening, policymakers, businesses and others who share a similar vision, expanding on the foundations of the World Ocean Summit to realise a sustainable ocean economy.
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