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The ocean economy supports the livelihoods of almost half the Earth’s population. : Michael Joiner, 360info CC BY 4.0

The COVID-19 pandemic exposed the fragility of economic systems focused solely on economic growth.

Time to rethink humanity’s relationship with the oceans

The COVID-19 pandemic exposed the fragility of economic systems focused solely on economic growth.

Seaweed farms are valuable resources with untapped potential. : NASA, Wikimedia Commons Public domain

Seaweed farming could free up millions of hectares of land and help cut carbon emissions if its true value is realised. Getting there takes time and investment.

The future of farming could be under the sea

Seaweed farming could free up millions of hectares of land and help cut carbon emissions if its true value is realised. Getting there takes time and investment.

Blue button jellies, known by their scientific name Porpita, are one of the organisms found living in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. : Denis Riek, The Global Ocean Surface Ecosystem Alliance (GO-SEA) Field Guide https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Blue_button_Porpita_sp.png CC BY-SA 4.0

Beyond any country’s jurisdiction, relatively little is known about the high seas and the life it contains. As high sea activities ramp up that needs to change.

We don’t know enough about the high seas to protect them

Beyond any country’s jurisdiction, relatively little is known about the high seas and the life it contains. As high sea activities ramp up that needs to change.

Funding for the blue economy remains a challenge in various parts of the globe. : Flickr: Pedro Ribeiro Simões (https://www.flickr.com/photos/46944516@N00/218617130) CC BY 2.0

Attracting much-needed investment into the blue economy can be spurred by tailor-made initiatives.

Powering the blue economy with blue finance

The ocean economy supports the livelihoods of almost half of Earth’s population. : Flickr: Gilbert Sopakuwa https://www.flickr.com/photos/g-rtm/30640445687/ CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

A new approach should be considered to ensure coastal and marine resources are exploited sustainably.

The ocean index helping to drive the blue economy

It’s estimated kelp forests provide USD$500 billion of value to society each year. : Aaron Eger CC BY 4.0

Restoring kelp forests to sustain the vital role they play in the blue economy will require people rethinking their relationship with the ocean.

Underwater gardening could save vital kelp forests

Can archipelagic Indonesia realise its potential through implementing a blue economy? : Flickr: 123_456 https://www.flickr.com/photos/123_456/8124969768/ CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

In the wake of COVID-19, Indonesia has the opportunity to shift away from a growth-oriented economic model towards an inclusive blue economy.

Unlocking Indonesia’s potential through a blue economy