How the Blue Economy helps transform islands

The concept of the Blue Economy has emerged as a way to expand upon the Green Economy in a way that is more relevant to coastal countries and their inhabitants. Creating sustainable solutions is imperative to long-term solutions. The emergence of the sustainable Blue Economy is such a powerful and important idea and is hoped it will help to solve many impending crises.

Here at Island Innovation, we are very positive about the future social, environmental and economic prospects of islands, as they start to implement their own projects to protect the Blue Economy. This all very much in line with our support for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These measures can include “blue financing” which involves combining responsible private investments with the world of marine conservation to benefit local communities. This will create jobs in renewable energy, aquaculture and renewable energies, while also protecting the environment.

To find out more about the Blue Economy, make sure to read our article What Is The Blue Economy And How Can It Help My Island? and join us at the Island Finance Forum 2021 (13-16th April) where one of our key topics will be ‘Climate Change, the Blue Economy and Natural Capital.’ You can register here.

James Ellsmoor
Founder & CEO