Davos Agenda 2022
5 reasons why the G20 needs a sustainable blue economy
A blue economy can spur economic growth, create jobs and mitigate some of the most severe climate impacts if we protect it and use its resources sustainably.
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Industry
Economy
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Economy
Restoring ocean life
Davos 2022
To protect the ocean, leaders must get these 3 things right
As human demands and interventions in a finite marine space increase, it will become more and more challenging to restore and protect the ocean.
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These 3 Designs Are Helping Ocean Creatures
Future of the Environment
This Start-Up Is Rewilding The Ocean With Kelp
India
Mumbai heatwave is jeopardizing the livelihoods of 40,000 female fish sellers
As the Mumbai heatwave warms the waters, shrinking fish catches are sparking calls for aid and insurance for all workers across the fishing industry.
Future of the Environment
Decision-Making on Deep-Sea Mineral Stewardship: A Supply Chain Perspective
Significant gaps exist in knowledge, stakeholder participation and consensus that impede sound decision-making on deep-sea mineral stewardship, says new report from the World Economic Forum
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Here's why paint microplastic emissions must be at the top of the global environmental agenda
Paint microplastic emissions account for more than half of estimated total annual ocean microplastic leakage and more needs to be done to tackle the issue.
Climate Change
3 common coral species could survive climate change better than once believed, scientists say
According to a new 22-month study, three common coral species in Hawaii may be more resilient to rising ocean temperatures than once thought, and could withstand a temperature increase up...
The Ocean
Humpback whales are no longer considered endangered in Australia - but is this a good thing?
The humpback whale has been removed from the endangered list in Australia, but environmental groups are concerned that the move could prove premature.
UpLink
Stopping marine plastic pollution from rivers requires efficient and cost-effective technologies
To tackle marine plastic pollution, it is necessary to solve the problem as far ‘upstream’ as possible.
Plastics and the Environment
Ocean plastic pollution threatens marine extinction says new study
Ocean plastic pollution will increase fourfold unless we curb our use of this ubiquitous but deadly substance says a new study.
Climate Indicators
Only 15% of the world’s coastlines remain in their natural state
Human activity is destroying our coasts - but there's still time to save them, says a new study.
Future of Food
Is the answer to land-based agriculture found in the ocean?
Research is showing that seaweed and products derived from it could help fight climate change while addressing many challenges facing the agriculture industry
The Ocean
Blue finance: What is it and how could it save the ocean?
There is growing interest in blue finance - from blue bonds to blue loans - that earmarks funds exclusively for ocean-friendly projects.
The Ocean
99% of coral reefs could disappear if we don't slash emissions this decade, alarming new study shows
At 1.5°C of warming, 99% of the world’s reefs will die, according to latest research, which says greenhouse gas emissions must be slashed this decade.