The ocean is a cornerstone of the global economy and has been predicted to provide economic growth opportunities over the coming decade amassing to $3 trillion annually in gross value added by 2030. Yet, investment into the sustainable blue economy and marine conservation is drastically low; and much that does flow towards the ocean’s economy does not necessarily consider ocean health in investment decision-making. Necessary adjustments include a reorientation of financial flows towards activities that do not contribute to continued decline in ocean health, as well as a mobilization of innovative financial models and private capital to introduce new sources of funds for sustainable ocean economic growth.
Enhancing levels of finance, from across the spectrum, that flow towards sustainable blue economy activities
Civil society organizations