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Barbados and New Zealand to collaborate on Blue Economy development
September 13, 2019
Barbados has joined a collaborative effort with New Zealand which will focus on fighting against the acidification of oceans and climate change. “Ocean acidification is a serious and urgent global challenge, linked with climate change, that requires international cooperation”, said New Zealand’s Minister for Climate Change James Shaw. The Barbados government have joined the New Zealand-led […]
The game-changers for the Caribbean Blue Economy

From our Editorial Team
August 13, 2019
The Blue Economy – the sustainable use of oceans for economic growth – is finding its feet in the Caribbean. The region is taking steps towards a robust regional Blue Economy, with incremental policy change in several countries and locally developed technologies that are setting the stage for future growth. The change is slow but […]
Kenyan President visits Jamaica, discusses Blue Economy
August 7, 2019
Jamaica has welcomed a state visit from President Kenyatta and a delegation of Kenyan officials. Different collaborations and trade relationships were discussed, including how to grow their blue economy and boost economic partnerships. Kenya and Jamaica are now exploring different opportunities in investment, tourism, agriculture, financial services and trade. Four Memoranda of Understanding were signed […]
OECS establishes a green-blue economy strategy and action plan
August 1, 2019
The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) has established a Green-Blue Economy Strategy and Action Plan. This plan aims to encourage and build further strategies for sustainable development through economic growth, improved livelihoods and the protection of ecosystems. OECS and the Caribbean Natural Resources Institute (CANARI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding in June to work […]
Grant for 7 blue economy projects in the Seychelles
April 3, 2019
Seven projects in the Seychelles have received funding under the Blue Grants Fund to support the islands’ Blue Economy. The Seychelles Conservation and Climate Adaptation Trust (SeyCCAT) will be administering and distributing the USD 360 000 granted, the second grant delivered by the Fund since its launch in 2017. The trust is mandated to support […]
Blue economy is “vital”, says Britain’s Prince Charles
April 1, 2019
Prince Charles of the United Kingdom’s royal family, emphasised the importance of a “vital blue economy” as a solution to climate change while on a tour of the Caribbean region. Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, have been traveling around the Caribbean, visiting Barbados, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, St. Kitts and […]
Jamaican Maritime Authority supports focus on Blue Economy
March 26, 2019
The Jamaican Maritime Authority has expressed its commitment to push for legislation governing the exploration and development of a sustainable blue economy. The blue economy ensures that the resources of the ocean are used efficiently, to ensure the sustainability and production of different areas of a country’s economy, including shipping, tourism, commercial fishing, transport, and […]
Caribbean commits to IMO standards to support blue economy
March 5, 2019
Caribbean States and Territories re-affirmed their commitment to implement the International Maritime Organization’s standards for safe, secure and sustainable shipping to support the growth of their blue economy. This focus on the blue economy is part of a global effort to scale-up investments and harness the full social and economic potential of oceans, rivers and […]
Spanish delegation arrives in Caribbean to collaborate on renewable energy, Blue Economy policies
February 12, 2019
An official delegation from Spain’s Canary Islands arrived in the French Overseas Collectivité of Saint Martin (Saint Martin), to discuss and share best practices on the development of renewable energies, climate change adaptation and policies to grow their Blue Economy. Saint Martin currently presides over the Conference of Presidents of the European Union Outermost Regions. […]