The potential of the blue economy world bank blogs. Ministry of blue economy, marine resources, fisheries and. Today, id like to highlight the value of of a particular segment of the u. The concept was originally proposed as an alternative to the green economy and as a way of thinking innovation and sustainability. So in aggregate, the federal government transfers wealth from the blue states to the red states. The strength of the united states economy is a topic of frequent discussion. Since 1926, kelley blue book has been one of the most trusted names in the auto industry. The blue economy defined as the economic benefit and value we realize from the earths oceans and coastlines is expanding rapidly. The book teaches children about industries that work in, on and around the ocean, and how we use the oceans resources to explore and study the ocean. The marriage of science, innovation and entrepreneurship creates a new business model that transforms society pauli, gunter on. Pauli and his team found 340 innovations that could be bundled into systems that function the way ecosystems do. Published since 1911, it is produced by the oregon state archives, a.
Kelley blue book new and used car price values, expert. These solutions offer winwin outcomes as they dramatically improve the financial, environmental and social outcomes of enterprises. There is great inspiration in the thinking and now it is time to implement the best and most attractive ideas in. Author gunter pauli has, in his latest book the blue economy report to the club of rome, 2010, laid out the parameters for the great transition of earlystage industrialism to a truly. The blue economy began as a project to find 100 of the best natureinspired technologies that could affect the economies of the world, while sustainably providing basic human needs potable water, food, jobs, and habitable shelter. Worldwide, committed grassroots entrepreneurs can realize three times the cash fl. The recession erased constructions job gains and devastated the economy to the extent that employment in 2010 was roughly at the same level as in 2000.
This chapter investigates the concept of the blue economy. This book is the first of its kind, providing fresh insights into the various aspects and impacts of the blue economy in the indian ocean region. The kelley blue book private party value reports on a fair price when selling the car to an individual instead of doing a dealer trade in. Blue staters, on the other hand, ease the consumption gap by saving more and purchasing durable goods. September 03, 2015 first iora ministerial blue economy conference in. Blue economy is a collection of solutions that have the power to reinvent communities and cities. Blue economy water institute university of waterloo. Ever since i initiated the blue economy in 2004 as zeri in action hundreds of people have contributed to bring the content within reach of many. The blue economy is starting to get a lot of attention now because land issues are becoming more pressing. The team behind the project ave collated the top 100 best examples of natural design and conveyed them in the book the blue economy. Sherry scully, an educator who has spent six years studying careers in the ocean industry. The blue economy is sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, improved livelihoods and jobs, while preserving the health of marine and coastal ecosystem.
The ocean economy includes businesses dependent on ocean and great lakes natural resources. Gunter pauli has worked tirelessly for many years to put substance to the promise of a blue economy. Project muse the blue economy handbook of the indian. The wave of the future, canadas sustainable blue economy was the inspiration from dr. First iora ministerial blue economy conference in mauritius the first indian ocean rim association iora ministerial blue economy conference was officially inaugurated by the right honourable sir anerood jugnauth, gcsk, kcmg, qc, prime minister of the republic of mauritius at le meridien, pointe aux.
Highlevel meetings, plenaries, expert panels, side events, exhibits, forums and more. Blue states, on the whole, contribute more tax revenue to federal coffers than they receive in return. The blue economy takes readers beyond the obvious and awakens the entrepreneur in all of us. Fisheries and aquaculture in the context of blue economy. The blue economy goes beyond the globalized and the green economy. The sustainable blue economy conference is the first global conference on the sustainable blue economy. Our values are the results of massive amounts of data. The blue economy has diverse components, including established traditional ocean industries such as fisheries, tourism, and maritime transport, but also new and emerging activities, such as offshore renewable energy, aquaculture, seabed extractive activities, and. All new jobs are generated in only 10 countries around the world, and 40% of the. The blue economy a framework for sustainable development the blue economy is a developing world initiative pioneered by sids but relevant to all coastal states and countries with an interest in waters beyond national jurisdiction.
Sids have always been highly dependent upon the seas for their wellbeing but the blue. The new blue economy is an attempt to create a unified, global definition of economic industries and activities that relate to the ocean in order to generate comprehensive and progressive economic health without violating the other goals of sustainable development. The planned economy was never able to efficiently allocate resources. Over 18,000 participants from around the world are coming together to learn how to build a blue economy that. If only a portion of the sustainable nobrainer initiatives described on this book were implemented, the. The blue economy can play a major role in africas structural transformation, sustainable economic progress, and social development. Interestingly the concept was not initially intended to relate specifically to oceans or inland waters, rather the term blue economy was used to reflect an evolution and refinement of the green economy concept2. The innovations it explores are founded in solid science and have been demonstrated on multiple platforms.
The added boon of each of the examples is that they have the ability to solve more than one problem at a time. Blue fares remain our best value, with free advance seat selection, general boarding and the ability to change or cancel your flight for a fee. The world bank is deeply committed to supporting the blue economy, with a blue portfolio of usd 2. The blue economy 10 years 100 innovations 100 million jobs. It underpins the thinking behind the commonwealth blue charter, highlighting in particular the close linkages between the ocean, climate change, and the wellbeing of the people of the commonwealth. The oregon blue book is the official state fact book about all levels of government in oregon. Job growth was slow during the first three years of recovery but picked up speed in 20 as all the major sectors began adding jobs. The blue economy is a concept that envisages the more effective and efficient use and management of water resources within a more sustainable circular economy. At its heart, it reaffirms the values of the commonwealth, including. The blue economy is an emerging concept which encourages better stewardship of our ocean or blue resources. The largest sectors of the current african aquatic and ocean based economy are fisheries, aquaculture, tourism, transport, ports, coastal mining, and energy. It does this by defining the blue economy and its components to show how kenya can leverage the blue economys forward and backward linkages with the various sectors of the economy. A policy handbook printed in addis ababa, ethiopia by the eca printing and publishing unit.
Welcome to the original, simple and unabridged version of the blue economy. His book is the fascinating result of true dedication towards unlocking the potential for sustainability that is universally practiced in natures ecosystems. You might say we literally wrote the book on car values. People are starting to look towards the large portion of the earth thats covered by water, that previously seemed inhospitable and inaccessible, and theyre beginning to build the technology that will help us to understand it better. Blue flex will be replaced by blue extra, which still offers the most flexibility of all. As per the world bank, blue economy is the sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, improved livelihoods, and jobs while preserving the health of ocean ecosystem. Simply the most interesting and inspiring book ive read.
The marriage of science, innovation and entrepreneurship creates a new business model that transforms society. A study released earlier this year demonstrates that this essential segment of the u. Gunther paulis blue economy serves up a veritable banquet of examples. Blue economy10 years, 100 innovations, 100 million jobs. It covers several sectors linked directly or indirectly to the ocea. A 4point policy checklist for diving deeper into the blue economy the earths oceans have been described as the last economic frontier. I personally have followed up on several of the products listed in the book for. As investment managers, we always seek great, unique ideas that can make money while.
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