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Hometown Heroes: The people making thriving Blue Economies a reality

Hometown Heroes: The people making thriving Blue Economies a reality

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Waitt Institute

Waitt Institute

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Blue Economy is the buzzword on everyone’s lips, but what does it look like in reality and how do we get there? Join 4 ocean champions from islands around the world to learn about the behind the scenes work that goes into building a Blue Economy and lessons learned along the way. How can we create sustainable ocean economies that remain resilient in a changing world while ensuring that local communities and livelihoods are prioritized with economic prosperity?

Speakers:

Carla Dâmaso

President, Oma (Observatorio Do Mar Dos Açores)

Dr. Angus Friday

Director of Blue Economy, Waitt Institute

Elisapeti Veikoso

Program Manager for National Marine Spatial Planning Program at the Department of Environment, Ministry of Meidecc

Shafiya Naeem

Director General, Maldives Marine Research Institute

Vanessa Fread

Assistant Secretary, Department of Resources & Development, Federated States of Micronesia

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