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Climate investors see growing opportunities in water tech

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Investments in water reached an estimated $470mn in 2021 as Climate investors see growing opportunities in water tech.

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An ocean of opportunity for data-driven climate action

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Our oceans, vast and underutilised, are a promising resource for climate change mitigation. 

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Offshore wind: how green energy depends on ocean observation data

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Offshore wind energy presents a chance to decrease global carbon footprint and to actively improve marine biodiversity at offshore wind sites.

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The First Open Ocean Carbon Removal Project in the U.S. Just Got a Green Light

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A sea mineral called olivine, could enhance the ocean’s ability to absorb carbon from the atmosphere.

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US Invests $3.9 Million for Ocean-based Climate Resilience Accelerators

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The Department of Commerce and NOAA on Tuesday announced $3.9 million in awards to help small businesses improve climate resilience in communities across the nation.

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How ocean observations power the fight against climate change

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In the ongoing battle against climate change, the ocean’s significance is unparalleled.

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UNCW Launches Blue Economy Index

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UNC Wilmington Blue Economy Index brings together academics, science and business to create a unique product that brings awareness to a global concern about ocean preservation and economic development.

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Oceans “Forgotten” in Nature-related Analyses – UNEP FI

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New research, published in Advances in Atmospheric Sciences, found that ocean temperatures last year smashed previous heat records.

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Blue economy can provide investment opportunity, deliver environmental return

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Transformations within the blue economy have been gaining increasing interest among investors.

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Why Oceans and Marine Biodiversity Matter as Investment Issues

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A sustainable and growing blue economy can provide investment opportunities and a significant environmental return.

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Why Nautical Investors Are Pouring Capital Into Better, Lower-Carbon Ships And Boats

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A Crunchbase data analysis has found that companies dedicated to improving the performance and reducing the carbon footprint of ships and watercraft have collectively raised more than $1.1 billion to date. 

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COP28: mainstreaming the ocean agenda

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While COP28 left many concerned about the state of progress on the climate, it was one of the most promising conferences yet for addressing crucial issues concerning the ocean.

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How Saudi Arabia is unlocking the power of the blue economy

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Under Saudi Vision 2030, blue economy investments will flow into Saudi’s coastlines which run for 2,640 kilometres across the Arabian Gulf and Red Sea.

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3 ways public-private partnerships can help restore ocean health

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Ocean health is measurably in decline due to threats such as acidification, warming, deoxygenation and overfishing.

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Interest swelling in ocean carbon removal

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Brad Ack gets why people might be leery about using fledgling technologies to sink billions of tonnes of carbon pollution in the ocean to tackle the climate crisis.

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COP28: Incremental advancement over business as usual

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While incremental advancement over business as usual have been tracking, more action is needed on ocean issues.

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Oceans: A vast opportunity in climate and biodiversity investing

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Despite the challenges, the oceans are the single biggest carbon sink on the planet, with biodiversity so rich we are still regularly discovering new species.

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The Mangrove Breakthrough Financial Roadmap

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Unlocking investment at scale in critical coastal ecosystems.

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Drive to create a capital market for the ocean moves from concept to reality

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In spite of the controversies surrounding COP28, progress has been made this year at mobilising finance capital into improving the sustainability of the ocean. 

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From Risk to Reward: The Business Imperative to Finance Climate Adaptation and Resilience

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From Risk to Reward: The Business Imperative to Finance Climate Adaptation and Resilience is a new study published by BCG in collaboration with the Global Resilience Partnership (GRP) and United States Agency for International Development (USAID) that lays out the investment thesis for the private sector to finance climate adaptation and resilience.

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Coalition of Philanthropic Funders Unveil More Than $250 Million Ocean Resilience and Climate Alliance to Supercharge Ocean-Based Climate Solutions

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New Investments will advance ocean-climate and marine-based initiatives.

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Blue Mediterranean Partnership steps up support for sustainable blue economy

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At COP28, partners and donors involved in the Blue Mediterranean Partnership reinforced their support for developing the sustainable blue economy in the southern Mediterranean region.

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The Ocean Is Our Best Chance to Survive Climate Change

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The development of a sustainable ocean economy includes a myriad of climate adaptation and mitigation opportunities.

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Support for ‘Blue Deal’ Highlights Importance of Ocean Economy

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An investment of $2.8 trillion today in four sustainable ocean solutions would yield net benefits of $15.5 trillion by 2050.

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Betting big on the ocean economy

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Nature markets are valued at almost $10trn a year, of which the ocean economy represents a growing portion.

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Accelerating Power at Sea for a Thriving Blue Economy

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New prize challenges competitors to seek innovative solutions to help ensure energy endurance in ocean extremes.

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Blue Economy Has Bountiful Investment Opportunity

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Amid the clean technology and renewable energy booms, investors have been treated to heaping doses of the phrase “green economy."

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Blue Bonds: The New Kid on the Block in Sustainable Debt

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The Man Institute examines why blue bonds are necessary, the progress the debt instrument has made to date and what is required if blue bonds are to emulate the success of green bonds.

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Launch of Fiji’s first-ever Sovereign Blue Bond

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Fiji’s vision to innovate sources of climate finance sets a precedent for developing countries to take a leading role in unlocking finance for development beyond rudimentary mechanisms of national budget allocations.

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Undersea Project Sets Bold Path For Blue Economy Investors

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A new infrastructure project aims to create habitable spaces that can serve as a catalyst for deep ocean exploration and research for scientists.

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Wave energy: ‘flexible’ energy mix needed for renewable future

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Europe has emerged as a hub but the US and China are increasing investments into ocean energy technology.

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UNEP FI and partners aim to improve seafood sustainability

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The UNEP calls for investors to join a collaborative engagement initiative. 

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Should we be geo-engineering the oceans?

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Technology developed at UCLA is being explored to help produce clean hydrogen and capture CO2 from air and seawater.

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Launch of the Ocean Breakthroughs: 5 pathways to catalyze action to achieve a healthy and productive ocean

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As a major climate regulator and the largest living space on Earth, the ocean is instrumental in delivering on the goals of the Paris Agreement and the Global Biodiversity Framework. 

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Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal: Potential Ways to Harness the Ocean to Mitigate Climate Change

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The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) has announced a new Fast-Track Action Committee on Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal.

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What are the areas in need of greatest co-operation in the shipping industry to transition to a sustainable future?

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The global regulator of shipping has set the industry an ambitious net-zero target for 2050. Unified next steps are needed to meet this crucial goal.

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The Ocean Can Play a Bigger Role in Fighting Climate Change than Previously Thought

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New research shows that ocean-based climate solutions can cut annual greenhouse gas emissions much more than previously thought.

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Financing coral reef restoration through biodiversity credits

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Recent reports from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change warn that coral reefs as we know them will all but disappear if global temperatures rise by 2°C, and up to 90% of them could be lost with an increase of 1.5°C.

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The Ocean as a Solution to Climate Change: Five Opportunities for Action

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Climate change poses stark risks to the health of the ocean and to the realisation of a prosperous and sustainable ocean economy. Acidification and rising ocean temperatures are negatively impacting important industries such as fishing and tourism, as well as the well-being of coastal populations. There is an urgent need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and limit further temperature rise.

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Superorganism Wants To Be The Conservationist On The Cap Table

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Superorganism is a new venture firm solely focused on biodiversity and nature

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Global Maritime Trends 2050

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Over the past decade, the maritime industry has made significant strides in its decarbonisation journey. A new report analyzes the improvements.

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Our Oceans Are Threatened by Climate Disruption. They Could Also Provide Climate Solutions

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Healthy oceans are central to the well-being of both our species and our entire planet.

 

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New ETF Focuses On 'blue Economy' Of Marine, Freshwater Resources

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A new exchange-traded fund (ETF) focuses on the "blue economy," and seeks to develop and manage marine and freshwater resources in a sustainable way.

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From Fibreglass Sails To Charterer Buying Power: A Suite Of Interim Solutions To Cut Energy Use In Shipping

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While the industry sets its sights on long-term solutions to decarbonise shipping, the low-hanging fruit must not be ignored.

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It’s Time To Put Oceans To The Test In The Climate Fight, Scientists Say

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What happens if we alter the world’s oceans to fight climate change? More than 200 scientists signed a letter saying it’s time to find out.

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New Study Could Help Countries Better Estimate How Much Power Their Waters Carry

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How much wave energy is in our oceans? A new study could help countries better estimate how much power their waters carry.

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The Role of AI in the Burgeoning Blue Economy

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AI has immense potential in the blue economy. It can help many economic sectors advance while working toward protecting the environment and the ocean’s ecosystem. Here are three ways AI can play an essential role in the blue economy.

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‘Possible, but still far away’: Offshore wind farms and aquaculture may one day go hand-in-hand

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Initiatives to unite aquaculture and offshore wind farms are popping up globally but they face technical, cost and environmental challenges.

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A Global Maritime Innovation Hub Coming To Seattle Aims To Spur Entrepreneurship And Create Jobs

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Leaders in Washington aim to expand its maritime industry overall, while angling to make the state a leader in climate-friendly marine innovation.

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How We Put the Blue in the Green New Deal

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The story of the grassroots initiative that launched a solution-oriented Ocean Climate Action Plan that helped shape the Biden Administration’s approach to climate.

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One Ocean, One Blue Economy With Maritime Blue Coalition

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What do Norway and the state of Washington have in common? They're both driving maritime and blue economy innovation towards a cleaner future.

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California regulators provide over $17 mil in offshore wind research grant funds

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California projects will advance new designs and technology, specifically for the deep waters, weather, and seismicity in California wind energy areas.

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Bridging The Ocean Finance Gap

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A guest blog by Markus Müller, chief investment officer ESG and global head of the Chief Investment Office, Deutsche Bank - Private Bank

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Carbon Sequestration and Climate Change Mitigation Using Macroalgae: A State of Knowledge Review

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An examination of over 180 publications synthesizes evidence regarding macroalgal forest carbon sequestration potential.

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Coastal Wetlands Take Center Stage at 2023 Ocean and Climate Change Dialogue

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A growing number of countries and initiatives are recognizing mangrove, seagrass, and saltmarsh ecosystems as viable nature-based solutions.

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DOC and NOAA Launch the Ocean-Based Climate Resilience Accelerator Program

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Biden-Harris Administration announces $60 million to create a climate resilience accelerator program and support small businesses through Investing in America agenda.

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Deep Sea Mining Isn't a Viable Climate Solution

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Deep-sea mining projects could be given the green flag to source minerals needed to support green technological innovation—at the cost of damaging portions of our ocean floor in ways that could kill marine life and negatively impact people who depend on the ocean for sustenance and economic prosperity.

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The Blue Carbon Handbook

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A guide to managing blue carbon ecosystems as a nature-based solution for supporting sustainable development.

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3 Emerging Carbon Removal Trends for 2023

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Microsoft highlights carbon removal from the ocean, and more.
 

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Powering Up a ‘Blue Economy’

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Efforts to shape a sustainable future for oceans inspire Tufts’ inaugural Bluetech Innovation Day.

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California Senate Approves Wave and Tidal Renewable Energy Bill

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The California State Senate has unanimously passed California Senate Bill 605 – Wave and Tidal Energy (“SB 605”). The bill was unanimously approved in three policy committees: the Energy, Utilities, and Communications Committee; the Natural Resources and Water Committee; and the Appropriations Committee.

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Improving Vessel Design For Offshore Aquaculture

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Scientists have been studying vessel operations in the open ocean aquaculture sector, with an emphasis on how weather conditions impact a fleet’s operational logistics.

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Whitehouse, Colleagues Introduce Bill To Invest In Blue Economy, Spark Innovation In Coastal Communities

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Bipartisan, bicameral legislation would support coastal communities by fostering collaboration between different industries

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The Blue Economy - Five Ways To Save Our Oceans

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Too often underestimated, oceans are one of our most precious natural resources, covering more than 70% of the Earth’s surface and home to some of the most important of the planet’s life.

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What It Takes to Attract Private Investment to Climate Adaptation

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Investment in renewable energy reached parity with investment in fossil fuels for the first time in 2022, marking a long-awaited shift toward climate-friendly financial flows. But while reducing emissions is crucial, it is only one aspect of comprehensive climate action.

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Future Returns: Impact Investing Firm Expands to the Oceans of Latin America and the Caribbean

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Ocean health is one of three areas of investing today for Builders Vision, in addition to climate and energy, and food and agriculture, given the critical role oceans play in climate change and the global food supply. 

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Could This Be the Final Frontier for Renewable Energy?

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Marine energy is getting a boost in the fight against climate change.

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Trade and Environment Review 2023

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The Trade and Environment Review 2023 analyses the impacts of human activities and global crises on the ocean economy, which includes traditional sectors such as fishing and shipping, as well as emerging ones like offshore wind energy and marine biotechnology.

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A dream team for ocean carbon capture?

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A group of former Google, SolarCity and Tesla executives in April snagged $20 million in what is being called the largest ocean-based carbon removal investment to date.

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Deep Blue: Opportunities for Blue Carbon Finance in Coastal Ecosystems

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This paper was developed by IFC Climate Business Department in collaboration with Silverstrum and Climate Focus to provide an overview of the emerging blue carbon market.

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LA innovators dive into the sustainable ‘blue economy’

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Part incubator, part research facility, and part educational institution, AltaSea supports scientists, entrepreneurs, and students working to make Los Angeles a global hub for the so-called “blue economy” — the aquatic equivalent of the sustainable green economy on land.

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Fueling the Blue Economy

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The vast majority of ships use petroleum oil, although there is an increasing use of alternative fuels.

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Wind, wave, sun and more: could ocean-based power help alleviate a growing energy crisis?

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Experts at the 10th annual World Ocean Summit highlighted how blue-energy projects can be designed to support conservation, aquaculture and more.

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Blue nature-based solutions: a win for biodiversity, climate and community

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Experts at the 10th annual World Ocean Summit stressed the importance of co-creating solutions.

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New Land-based Aquaculture Report Includes Over 400 projects

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A new report by Spheric Research and Undercurrent News features an analysis of the booming aquaculture sector.

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Are blue carbon markets becoming mainstream?

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Mangroves, tidal marshes and seagrass meadows are powerful nature-based net-zero solutions.

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Ocean Climate Action Plan

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The OCAP outlines three goals that mobilize the Federal Government and civil society to take effective and innovative ocean climate action.

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AR6 Synthesis Report: Climate Change 2023

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The IPCC finalized the Synthesis Report for the Sixth Assessment Report during the Panel's 58th Session held in Interlaken, Switzerland from 13 - 19 March 2023.

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BlueInvest: new investor report features an ocean of investment opportunities in the sustainable blue economy

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Today, the European Commission is unveiling a new investor report, on the occasion of the BlueInvest Day 2023.

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Space-Based Solutions for the Blue Economy

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According to the latest Blue Economy report, traditional sectors of the blue economy provide 4.5 million direct jobs and generate over €650 billion in turnover. 

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High-Quality Blue Carbon Principles and Guidance A Triple-Benefit Investment for People, Nature, and Climate

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To avoid the worst impacts of the climate and biodiversity crises and advance climate justice, we must invest in high-quality solutions, like blue carbon, that deliver outcomes for people, nature, and climate.

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The Top 15 Anticipated ESG-Related Considerations That Will Influence Strategy in 2023

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The Top 15 Anticipated ESG-Related Considerations That Will Influence Strategy in 2023.

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Biocredits to Finance Nature and People

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Biodiversity is degrading at alarming rates, and people living in biodiversity-rich areas often bear the heaviest costs of biodiversity loss and inequitable conservation efforts. Biodiversity credits, or ‘biocredits’, are emerging as a tradeable unit of biodiversity that can incentivise nature conservation and restoration to benefit marginalised groups living with nature.

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Assessing the Financial Links to Natural Capital

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A new report by Goldman Sachs explores how biodiversity is the cornerstone around which most sustainability objectives sit and an area which corporations and investors will likely pay increased attention in order to meet sustainability and economic goals.

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An Evolution Towards Scientific Consensus for a Sustainable Ocean Future

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The ocean has recently taken centre stage in the global geopolitical landscape. Despite rising challenges to the effectiveness of multilateralism, attention to ocean issues appears as an opportunity to co-create pathways to ocean sustainability at multiple levels.

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5 Ocean Startups Transforming the Future of Marine Conservation

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A roundup of 5 ocean startups transforming the future of marine conservation.

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IPCC Sixth Assessment Report

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Climate Change 2022: Mitigation of Climate Change.

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Climate Solutions Investments

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An increasing number of companies are providing products and services that help reduce carbon emissions in the economy.

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The Century-Old Renewable You’ve Never Heard Of

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Ocean thermal energy conversion could power the world’s tropical islands, if it ever gets out of the “innovation valley of death.”

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A European Ocean Energy Industry – the €140bn Economic Opportunity

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Europe faces a choice – to lead or to follow the emerging ocean energy global market.

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The Anatomy of the Carbon Market

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IETA is pleased to release its GHG Market Report 2021, which examines the carbon market body, capturing the various components that combine to form the vibrant - and growing - market, and how it is kept healthy.

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Blue carbon as a natural climate solution

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Blue carbon ecosystems (BCEs), including mangrove forests, tidal marshes and seagrass meadows, are gaining international recognition as a natural climate solution to contribute to climate change mitigation and adaptation targets.

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High resolution global spatiotemporal assessment of rooftop solar photovoltaics potential for renewable electricity generation

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Rooftop solar photovoltaics currently account for 40% of the global solar photovoltaics installed capacity and one-fourth of the total renewable capacity additions in 2018. Yet, only limited information is available on its global potential and associated costs at a high spatiotemporal resolution.

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