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Highlights: The purpose of this paper is to provide a practical framework to guide governments in catalyzing and scaling up public and private investment in Blue Carbon as part of their blue economy development...

Cambodia’s coastlines make up a vital component of Cambodia’s national economy, contributing to the country’s growth, employment, and food security. In addition, Cambodia’s coastal areas provide critical...

Highlights: With its rich blue assets in the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, Morocco has a high potential for developing its Blue Economy. The growth of Morocco’s...

Tunisia enjoys undeniable assets with its 1300 km of continental coastline-home to 7.6 million people (more than two-thirds of its population), who depend heavily on the exploitation...

Chapter 3 focuses on the blue economy, in particular on the fisheries and aquaculture sector. FULLY REALIZING THE POTENTIAL OF THE BLUE ECONOMY Madagascar has the longest coastline in Africa...

The Blue Economy generated nearly US$300 billion for the African continent in 2018, creating 49 million jobs in the process. These and other crucial benefits—most notably food...

Highlight Indonesia’s intensive use of its natural capital has fueled economic development and reduced poverty. Ocean resources, including coastal and marine ecosystems, contribute...

This book shows how virtually all forms of natural capital, but particularly “blue” natural capital – skies and seas – has been degrading in the Middle...