The ocean is one of the most powerful forces on the planet. More than 70% of the planet’s surface is covered by it and Islands are in a prime position to utilize its energy, cultivating a “Blue Economy”. The “Blue Economy” seeks to address the need to foster economic development while promoting ocean health and human well-being, and one of the key aspects of building resilient island communities is to utilize this immense trove of renewable ocean energy.
For many small islands — including many Small Island Developing States (SIDS) — ocean energy may be their best option for switching to renewable energy. A lot of small islands don’t have enough landmass to support large wind or solar installations, but they are surrounded by ocean that can provide blue power all day, all year round. This week, our featured article describes four types of ocean energy that islands across the globe can benefit from.
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The UN Ocean Conference is designed to provide a space for the international community to push for the adoption of innovative, science-based solutions for the sustainable management of the oceans. It will also determine the level of ambition for the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030), which will be a major theme in the conference, and the subject of several important events, laying out the vision of a healthier, more sustainable Ocean.
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