SOCAP
Curated research at the intersection of money and meaning

A sustainable ocean economy in 2030: Opportunities and challenges

The Economist Group, World Ocean Initiative BrightTalk Energy Solutions Fisheries & Aquaculture GreenMoney Plastics & Pollution Shipping & Ports Tourism

Drawing on the latest data and in-depth interviews with leading experts in government, business, finance and conservation, this report provides valuable insights for all stakeholders working to achieve a sustainable ocean economy.

Read more → (more than 30 minute read)


Business for Ocean Sustainability

One Ocean Foundation BrightTalk Energy Solutions ESG Fisheries & Aquaculture GreenMoney Plastics & Pollution Shipping & Ports Tourism

The ocean matters and has widespread implications beyond the ocean itself.

Read more → (more than an hour read)


Increasing finance for a healthy ocean

The Friends of Ocean Action BrightTalk Energy Solutions Fisheries & Aquaculture GreenMoney Plastics & Pollution Shipping & Ports Tourism

The Ocean Finance Handbook, is a guide to support an increase in finance flowing towards the sustainable blue economy. The Handbook provides a key resource to enhance understanding of finance for a healthy ocean and generate conversations between financial institutions and marine-based businesses, conservation professionals and ocean project managers.

Read more → (more than an hour read)


Investors and the Blue Economy

Credit Suisse and Responsible Investor BrightTalk GreenMoney

In addition to being the largest natural carbon sink on the planet, our ocean is a tremendous source of economic livelihoods for billions of people. The value of global ocean assets is estimated at over US$24 trillion -- making it the seventh largest economy in the world in GDP terms. 

Read more → (more than 30 minute read)


The Ocean Economy in 2030

OECD BrightTalk Energy Solutions Fisheries & Aquaculture GreenMoney Plastics & Pollution Shipping & Ports Tourism

This report explores the growth prospects for the ocean economy, its capacity for future employment creation and innovation, and its role in addressing global challenges. Special attention is devoted to the emerging ocean-based industries.

Read more → (more than an hour read)