Blue Economy Caribbean Updates

IDB Loans $200M To Aid Business Climate in Bahamas
October 10, 2020
The IDB approved a $200M loan to boost the business climate to would support the Bahamian Blue Economy, which features sea-based industries such as coastal tourism, fisheries and maritime transport. Source
Blue Economy Accounted for 7% of Jamaica’s GDP in 2017
February 12, 2020
The Blue Economy was responsible for more than US$1 billion of GDP in Jamaica in 2017, according to Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) Director of Economics Dr. Justin Ram. The announcement was part of the CDB’s annual news conference in Barbados, and included wider discussions about economic growth in the region. Among the economic leaders in […]
Blue Economy Action Challenge Brainstorm
September 9, 2019
For this year’s action-oriented agenda, Blue Economy Caribbean will feature its first-ever Blue Economy Brainstorm. An expert panel will identify the three biggest challenges facing Blue Economy development in the region, and collaborate live with delegates to develop solutions and ideas. This workshop is designed to deliver a concrete action plan outlining next steps for […]
Blue Tech Challenge Winners at Blue Economy Caribbean
September 9, 2019
Winning projects from the IDB Lab’s Blue Tech Challenge will be highlighted at the 2nd Blue Economy Caribbean. Representatives from the winning organizations will be on-site, along with featured information about their projects, allowing attendees to interact and learn about the selected proposals. Each project is designed to foster long-term sustainability of the regional ocean […]
20+ top speakers confirmed for BEC
September 9, 2019
Her Excellency Marie Legault, Dr. Angus Friday, and Deodat Maharaj have confirmed that they will speak at Blue Economy Caribbean, joining an impressive roster of 20+ speakers. The broad scope of the BEC agenda signals great potential for the blue economy to transform the competitiveness of the region.
Government of Canada and IDB confirm support for Blue Economy Caribbean
September 9, 2019
We are pleased to announce that the Government of Canada and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) are supporting our 2nd Blue Economy Caribbean event. Both the Government of Canada and the IDB have committed substantial sources to the development of blue economy programs and initiatives. We look forward to working with them as anchor institutions […]

Blue Economy Caribbean Updates

IDB Loans $200M To Aid Business Climate in Bahamas

Blue Economy Accounted for 7% of Jamaica’s GDP in 2017

Blue Economy Action Challenge Brainstorm

Blue Tech Challenge Winners at Blue Economy Caribbean

20+ top speakers confirmed for BEC

Government of Canada and IDB confirm support for Blue Economy Caribbean