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Governance

How to shift the ocean narrative for a sustainable blue economy

A blog by Martin Koehring, head of Economist Impact’s World Ocean Initiative and keynote speaker at the 30th anniversary of the John Nurminen Foundation

Article | 7 min

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Is sustainability the “new luxury” for coastal resorts?

Partnerships between hospitality companies and community groups can help boost visitors’ experiences while preserving natural habitats

Article | 3 min

Innovation

How to pay for the protection of marine environments

Panellists discuss virtual tourism, shipping fees and blue carbon credits at Madeira roundtable

Article | 4 min

Innovation

Green fuel for a blue future: the shipping industry’s shift towards decarbonisation

Panellists at the 2022 World Ocean Summit discuss measures needed to boost the uptake of green fuels in shipping

Article | 4 min

Innovation

Winners announced for Ocean Changemakers Challenge 2022: the next wave of innovators

Three inspiring innovators, leading the way for a sustainable ocean economy, have won the World Ocean Initiative’s Ocean Changemakers Challenge.

Article | 1 min

Innovation

Can a holiday help deliver on global goals?

Adopting patterns of sustainable consumption and production in the tourism industry can benefit people and the planet.

Article | 4 min

Innovation

Decarbonisation of shipping: the challenges of getting into action

A guest blog by World Ocean Summit speaker Andreas Nordseth, director-general of the Danish Maritime Authority

Article | 3 min

Governance

Decarbonising shipping one bite at a time through “green corridors”

A guest blog by World Ocean Summit Asia-Pacific speaker Charles Haskell, decarbonisation programme manager at Lloyd's Register

Article | 4 min

Innovation

Future of the high seas hangs in the balance

International negotiations for a new UN treaty to protect the high seas failed to reach agreement in August 2022. But all is not lost, according to observers of the talks.

Article | 5 min

Governance

Building an equitable blue economy

Guest blogger Anita Parlow explores how evolving regulation can support a socially just and sustainable ocean economy

Article | 4 min

Governance

Restoring coral reefs through regenerative tourism

Catching up with Ocean Changemaker Challenge winner Olga Lucía Caro Jácome

Article | 3 min

Innovation

Ocean plastic pollution: investing for social and financial returns

A guest blog by World Ocean Summit Asia-Pacific speaker Ellen Martin, chief impact officer at Circulate Capital

Article | 4 min

Blue Finance

Plastic use is rising, but so is the drive to divert it from the ocean

Experts at the 9th annual World Ocean Summit on tackling the ocean plastic problem

Article | 3 min

Governance

Spotlight

Innovation

Special report: collaborating for sustainable change to achieve 2030 goals

The ultimate deep dive into ocean challenges and opportunities for collective action, from our March 2022 event

Article | 4 min

World Ocean Summit Virtual Week: Highlights
Head of the World Ocean Initiative Martin Koehring dives into the highlights from the 9th annual World Ocean Summit
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World Ocean Summit Virtual Week: Day Three
Head of the World Ocean Initiative Martin Koehring dives into the highlights from day three of the 9th annual World Ocean Summit.
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World Ocean Summit Virtual Week: Day Four
Head of the World Ocean Initiative Martin Koehring dives into the highlights from day four of the 9th annual World Ocean Summit.
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World Ocean Summit Virtual Week: Day Two
Head of the World Ocean Initiative Martin Koehring dives into the highlights from day two of the 9th annual World Ocean Summit.
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