29 Jun 2015

Economist Intelligence Unit: Coastlines and oceans are among the world’s most fragile ecosystems, but they also serve as natural assets that can spur growth and build economies. Successfully managing economic and living resources requires a robust framework that protects the public good while acknowledging the importance of sustainable private-sector investment. But as a report from […]

23 Jun 2015

Lots of very useful references – see ‘relevant content’ – reports by the Wold Bank, WWF, the economist and many others not least on fisheries http://www.economistinsights.com/sustainability-resources/event/world-ocean-summit-2015/tab/0 Blue economy, blue growth     World Ocean Summit 2015 was held at the The Oitavos, Cascais in Portugal on June 4th-5th. More than 350 government ministers, business leaders, environmentalists and multilaterals […]