Ushering in a Blue Economy for Sustainable Growth in Bangladesh
| by Rachel Christopherson; Wikipedia; World Bank
The People’s Republic of Bangladesh is a country whose maritime territory is roughly equal to the size of its land area.
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When Global Climate Issues Go Local
| by Eva Gudbergsdottir
Perhaps the greatest life lesson recent graduate Elea Becker Lowe MAIEP ’18 can share is one she herself has heeded: when presented with an opportunity, go for it.
Industrial Pollution Inhibiting Efforts Toward a Blue Economy in Uganda
| by Sarah Kagingo
The Sustainable Blue Economy Conference is being co-hosted by Kenya and Canada in Nairobi, Kenya, November 26-28th, 2018. This article references the Center for the Blue Economy’s definition of a “Sustainable Blue Economy,” in reference to obstacles Uganda faces to make the Blue Economy a reality in that country.
Report calls for 'bold investment' in ocean research
| by Laurie Schreiber
A new report from Washington, D.C.-based American Geophysical Union says “bold investment” in scientific research by organizations like the Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Science is needed to effectively respond respond to rising sea levels and ocean temperatures and other changes that will impact coastal communities and their economies. Dr. Charles Colgan, Director of Research at the Center for the Blue Economy is quoted in this article.
Ocean Research and Education Are Foundations for Economic Growth
| by Alexandra Shultz
The American Geophysical Union releases revised position statement that was first adopted in 2005.
Blue Economy Speaker Series Focuses on Ocean & Coastal Policies
| by Jason Warburg
The Institute’s Center for the Blue Economy is bringing leaders in ocean and coastal policy to Monterey for public talks weekly through December.
Warming Seas, Falling Fortunes
| by Avery Siciliano, Alexandra Carter, Shiva Polefka, and Michael Conathan
Center for the Blue Economy Advisory Council member Michael Conathan co-authors this piece sharing “Stories of Fishermen on the Front Lines of Climate Change.”