Quick Dips
Curated topical articles on the Blue Economy
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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From ready-made snacks to algae, cacti and grains, options for climate beneficial foods are increasing.
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Mangroves protect coastlines, protect biodiversity and protect local livelihoods - yet humanity has failed to protect them.
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Energy Solutions Fisheries & Aquaculture
Maddie Stone, The GuardianFishermen say their concerns, from safety issues to how offshore wind will alter the ocean environment, aren’t being meaningfully considered by regulators
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A new research project aims to quantify the ecosystem services provided by Ireland’s shellfish aquaculture sector.
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World Ocean Initiative, The Economist Group
World Ocean Summit Insight Hour webinar explores innovative partnerships between companies, scientists and conservationists.
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San Diego-based sustainable seafood creator BlueNalu has been selected to compete in the semifinal round of the next XPRIZE Foundation Challenge – Feed the Next Billion.
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Amod Salgaonkar, The Fish Site
Thai Union, the world’s leading seafood processor, has successfully priced a THB 5 billion seven-year sustainability-linked bond (SLB) for institutional investors.
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Pew marine fellow Jurgenne Primavera shares insights from decades spent studying and protecting these vital coastal habitats.
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Low-carbon hydropower capacity is vital for a faster integration of wind and solar power, but its growth is set to slow by 23% this decade without a sweeping policy and investment push, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Wednesday.
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Runoff becomes a problem when stormwater picks up potential pollutants as it flows overland.
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Sam Purkis, The Conversation
In 2015, a marine heat wave struck, harming coral reefs worldwide.
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In 20-year study, scientists find coastal planting can rebuild damaged ocean ecosystem.
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