Quick Dips
Curated topical articles on the Blue Economy
The U.N. climate panel has released its most comprehensive assessment of climate change yet. Here are some of the report's main conclusions.
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Today’s IPCC report warns that temperatures are very likely to reach 1.5°C of warming by 2050. But what could this mean for global trade, trade finance and supply chains?
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On Monday, an extremely important report on the physical science of climate change will be released to the world.
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Torsten Thiele, Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies
As the largest and most complex ecosystem on the planet, the ocean plays a key role in efforts to address the interrelated challenges of biodiversity collapse and climate change.
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Pound-for-pound, Sea Threads is making a difference for our ocean ー literally.
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The world’s most powerful tidal energy turbine is in operation in Orkney, off the northern shores of mainland Scotland.
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The World Ocean Summit heard about the latest innovations to accelerate the sustainable development of aquaculture.
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A new science-based tool, the first of its kind, will help Connecticut rebuild its wild oyster beds.
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Ports are gateways for development, global trade and maritime innovation, and being located at sea level, they are on the front lines of climate change.
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Zanzibari women are learning how to swim and farm natural sponges that can withstand climate shocks and protect their income.
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We must look beyond the immediate restart of tourism – this crisis is an opportunity to rethink tourism policies and management.
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A recent webinar discussed the use of blockchain in reducing fraud and unsustainable practices in the seafood supply chain.
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Energy Solutions Shipping & Ports
Anita Parlow, World Ocean InitiativeA guest blog by Anita Parlow, expert on Arctic shipping, energy and infrastructure.
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This project aims to help agriculture, aquaculture, and fishing organizations identify likely material topics, improving the way they disclose and manage their impacts.
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Do we really need to put ocean ecosystems at risk in order to transition to a renewable-energy economy?
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The path to zero emissions for the aviation sector by 2050 requires a combination of solutions where new propulsion and fuel technologies will play a major role.
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Parties to the Port State Measures Agreement will use new platforms to coordinate efforts against illicit activity and strengthen fisheries health.
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The world’s fish stocks are being depleted at an alarming rate. With over 4.6 million fishing boats in the water worldwide, the oceans are fished 90% fished to capacity. Thankfully, the news is not all bad.
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Green energy developers hope to exploit the faster winds that blow offshore and allow larger turbines to generate more electricity than their onshore equivalents.
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By greening their supply chains, freight buyers could boost decarbonization efforts in the global freight transportation sector.
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