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Curated topical articles on the Blue Economy

Key takeaways from the U.N. climate panel's report

Andrea Januta, Reuters Energy Solutions

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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IPCC issues stark climate change warning – but what about trade?

Deepesh Patel, Trade Finance Global Shipping & Ports

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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Monday’s IPCC report is a really big deal for climate change. So what is it? And why should we trust it?

David Karoly, The Conversation Energy Solutions

On Monday, an extremely important report on the physical science of climate change will be released to the world.

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Why financial regulators need to consider ocean biodiversity

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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From Pollution to Performance Wear: Fair-Trade Clothes Made From 100% Ocean Plastic

Tiffany Duong, EcoWatch Plastics & Pollution

Pound-for-pound, Sea Threads is making a difference for our ocean ー literally.

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World’s most powerful tidal turbine pumps out greener electricity in Scotland

Sean Fleming, World Economic Forum Energy Solutions

The world’s most powerful tidal energy turbine is in operation in Orkney, off the northern shores of mainland Scotland.

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How artificial intelligence, insects and yeast can boost sustainable aquaculture

World Ocean Initiative, The Economist Group Fisheries & Aquaculture

The World Ocean Summit heard about the latest innovations to accelerate the sustainable development of aquaculture.

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A Small State Plans to Go Big With Oyster Restoration

The Pew Charitable Trusts Fisheries & Aquaculture

A new science-based tool, the first of its kind, will help Connecticut rebuild its wild oyster beds.

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5 Examples of Best Practice to Sustainably Finance the Port Sector

UNEP FI Shipping & Ports

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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As oceans warm, Zanzibar's women sea farmers grow sponges to stay afloat

Kim Harrisberg, Thomson Reuters Foundation Fisheries & Aquaculture

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 urgently need to kickstart tourism’s recovery but crisis offers an opportunity to rethink it

Isabelle Durant, World Economic Forum Tourism

We must look beyond the immediate restart of tourism – this crisis is an opportunity to rethink tourism policies and management.

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Can blockchain provide more transparent supply chains for seafood?

World Economic Forum Fisheries & Aquaculture

A recent webinar discussed the use of blockchain in reducing fraud and unsustainable practices in the seafood supply chain.

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Is deep-sea mining in the Arctic a good idea?

Anita Parlow, World Ocean Initiative Energy Solutions Shipping & Ports

A guest blog by Anita Parlow, expert on Arctic shipping, energy and infrastructure.

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Sector Standard Project for Agriculture, Aquaculture, and Fishing

GRI Fisheries & Aquaculture

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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Deep-Sea Mining Not Necessary for Renewable Energy Transition, Experts Argue

Olivia Rosane, EcoWatch Energy Solutions

Do we really need to put ocean ecosystems at risk in order to transition to a renewable-energy economy?

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Creating zero-emission aviation with hydrogen and electric power

Timothy Reuter & David Hyde, World Economic Forum Energy Solutions Tourism

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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To Better Fight Illegal Fishing, Governments Advance Information Sharing and Capacity Development

Dawn Borg Costanzi & Elaine Young, The Pew Charitable Trusts Fisheries & Aquaculture

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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5 Farmed Fish Myths to Stop Believing

Jennifer Bushman Fisheries & Aquaculture

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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Offshore wind turbines could number 30,000 by 2030 – new ideas in ocean engineering are needed to install them

Susan Gourvenec & Rebecca Sykes, The Conversation Energy Solutions

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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How a demand-driven approach could accelerate zero-emission freight transportation

Margi Van Gogh & Angie Farrag-Thibault, World Economic Forum Shipping & Ports

By greening their supply chains, freight buyers could boost decarbonization efforts in the global freight transportation sector.

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