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Going circular in the Blue Economy

At the start of January, popular American YouTube creator Mr Beast (real name Jimmy Donaldson) announced a significant milestone to his 13 million Twitter followers. The #TeamSeas initiative that he led had, in a little over two months, reached its target of raising $30 million for ocean clean up activities. Famed for entertaining his nearly […]

Raising lives and livelihoods through a principle-led Blue Economy

The importance of the Blue Economy within the climate change debate received significant profile at the recent COP26 gathering in Glasgow, with the range of topics covered highlighting why its cross-cutting nature is now being taken seriously. To feature just a few activities, the UN Environment Programme held an event focused on funding a sustainable […]

BE Pulse #6: Towards an investable Blue Economy

By Belinda Bramley, NLA International Ltd Earlier in October, Zanzibar President Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi called on the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) to support the Blue Economy strategy that has been a focal point of his presidency. Referring to BADEA as Zanzibar’s “best development partner”, President Mwinyi highlighted the bank’s support and singled out […]

NLA International join forces with the James Michel Foundation to make Blue Economies work

NLA International join forces with the James Michel Foundation to make Blue Economies work Leading Blue Economy solutions company, NLA International Ltd, is pleased to announce their formal partnership with the trail-blazing Blue Economy organisation, the James Michel Foundation. The Blue Economy offers potential on a global scale, promising stability, prosperity and security […]

BE Pulse #5: Mapping and measuring ocean wealth

By Belinda Bramley In our recent white paper on the Blue Economy in Practice – Raising Lives and Livelihoods we propose that a good starting point for any blue economy journey is mapping and measuring ocean wealth. Traditional measures of economic output and growth for ocean sectors tell only part of the story. Supplementing these measures with broader […]

BE Pulse #4: Embracing an ecosystem approach

Adopting an “ecosystem approach” to managing natural assets is often cited by scientists, NGOs, policymakers and others as a means of conserving and benefitting from shared natural resources such as fisheries and coral reefs sustainably. But what does it mean to adopt an ecosystem approach? In our latest edition of Blue Economy Pulse we take […]

New report shows how Blue Economy practices can RAISE aspirations around the globe

‘The Blue Economy in Practice – Raising Lives and Livelihoods’ is a new report that shines a light on over 70 global case studies where governments and other agencies are successfully contributing to Blue Economy approaches. Launched by Blue Economy consultancy NLA International, analysis of these wide-ranging examples of practice has also led to the […]

BE Pulse #3: Innovation in the Blue Economy

As we journey through the most important decade in human history for decision-making, according to Sir David Attenborough, innovation within and between disciplines, sectors of society and national governments is called for like never before. In this edition of Blue Economy Pulse, we shine a light on news from a variety of areas that are […]

BE Pulse #2: Benefitting communities and being science-led

In this edition we feature some inspiring examples from across the globe of government efforts to support local communities gain greater benefits from sustainably managed ocean resources, balanced with protected areas to support resilience and prosperity; to deal more comprehensively with ocean stressors such as plastic pollution and climate change and to promote the crucial […]

BEP#1: Governance and Finance in the Blue Economy: What’s happening

Welcome to the first edition of NLAI's Blue Economy Pulse. Over time, Pulse will explore the many facets of the Blue Economy, including marine planning and implementation, combining synergistic sustainable ocean activities, stakeholder inclusion and science, technology and innovation. In this edition we focus on blue economy governance and finance, two areas ripe for innovation […]

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