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Curated topical articles on the Blue Economy

Accelerating Power at Sea for a Thriving Blue Economy

Samantha Cuneo, NREL Energy Solutions

New prize challenges competitors to seek innovative solutions to help ensure energy endurance in ocean extremes.

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Betting big on the ocean economy

Julie Pullen, World Ocean Initiative Energy Solutions

Nature markets are valued at almost $10trn a year, of which the ocean economy represents a growing portion.

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Blue Economy Has Bountiful Investment Opportunity

Tom Lydon, VettaFi Energy Solutions

Amid the clean technology and renewable energy booms, investors have been treated to heaping doses of the phrase “green economy."

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Blue Bonds: The New Kid on the Block in Sustainable Debt

Man Institute Energy Solutions

The Man Institute examines why blue bonds are necessary, the progress the debt instrument has made to date and what is required if blue bonds are to emulate the success of green bonds.

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Launch of Fiji’s first-ever Sovereign Blue Bond

UNDP Energy Solutions

Fiji’s vision to innovate sources of climate finance sets a precedent for developing countries to take a leading role in unlocking finance for development beyond rudimentary mechanisms of national budget allocations.

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Undersea Project Sets Bold Path For Blue Economy Investors

Forbes Energy Solutions

A new infrastructure project aims to create habitable spaces that can serve as a catalyst for deep ocean exploration and research for scientists.

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Wave energy: ‘flexible’ energy mix needed for renewable future

Economic Impact Energy Solutions

Europe has emerged as a hub but the US and China are increasing investments into ocean energy technology.

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UNEP FI and partners aim to improve seafood sustainability

Dennis Fritsch, UNEP Energy Solutions

The UNEP calls for investors to join a collaborative engagement initiative. 

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Should we be geo-engineering the oceans?

Angeli Mehta, Reuters Energy Solutions

Technology developed at UCLA is being explored to help produce clean hydrogen and capture CO2 from air and seawater.

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Launch of the Ocean Breakthroughs: 5 pathways to catalyze action to achieve a healthy and productive ocean

CLIMATE CHAMPIONS Energy Solutions

As a major climate regulator and the largest living space on Earth, the ocean is instrumental in delivering on the goals of the Paris Agreement and the Global Biodiversity Framework. 

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Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal: Potential Ways to Harness the Ocean to Mitigate Climate Change

The White House Energy Solutions

The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) has announced a new Fast-Track Action Committee on Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal.

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What are the areas in need of greatest co-operation in the shipping industry to transition to a sustainable future?

Simon Bennett. Economist Impact Energy Solutions Shipping & Ports

The global regulator of shipping has set the industry an ambitious net-zero target for 2050. Unified next steps are needed to meet this crucial goal.

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The Ocean Can Play a Bigger Role in Fighting Climate Change than Previously Thought

Katie Wood, Oliver Ashford, World Resource Institute Energy Solutions

New research shows that ocean-based climate solutions can cut annual greenhouse gas emissions much more than previously thought.

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Financing coral reef restoration through biodiversity credits

Mónica Chiffoleau, The Economist Energy Solutions

Recent reports from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change warn that coral reefs as we know them will all but disappear if global temperatures rise by 2°C, and up to 90% of them could be lost with an increase of 1.5°C.

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Superorganism Wants To Be The Conservationist On The Cap Table

Rebecca Szkutak, Tech Crunch Energy Solutions

Superorganism is a new venture firm solely focused on biodiversity and nature

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Our Oceans Are Threatened by Climate Disruption. They Could Also Provide Climate Solutions

Nikki Batchelor, Michael Leitch, Brad Ack, Scientific American Energy Solutions

Healthy oceans are central to the well-being of both our species and our entire planet.

 

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New ETF Focuses On 'blue Economy' Of Marine, Freshwater Resources

Suzanne McGee, Reuters Energy Solutions

A new exchange-traded fund (ETF) focuses on the "blue economy," and seeks to develop and manage marine and freshwater resources in a sustainable way.

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From Fibreglass Sails To Charterer Buying Power: A Suite Of Interim Solutions To Cut Energy Use In Shipping

Economic Impact Energy Solutions

While the industry sets its sights on long-term solutions to decarbonise shipping, the low-hanging fruit must not be ignored.

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It’s Time To Put Oceans To The Test In The Climate Fight, Scientists Say

Justine Calma, The Verge Energy Solutions

What happens if we alter the world’s oceans to fight climate change? More than 200 scientists signed a letter saying it’s time to find out.

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New Study Could Help Countries Better Estimate How Much Power Their Waters Carry

Caitlin McDermott-Murphy, NREL Energy Solutions

How much wave energy is in our oceans? A new study could help countries better estimate how much power their waters carry.

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