The great blue economy wave - BNP Paribas Asset Management

The sheer size of the blue economy means it can offer substantial development potential around ocean resources. Having already seen major technological development, the blue economy can provide investors with unique opportunities.

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... More than a notion…

The World Bank defines the blue economy as the “sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, improved livelihoods and jobs, and marine and coastal ecosystem health.” Awareness of the challenges and opportunities of the blue economy has broadened in recent years.

One challenge is to find the right balance between improving people’s living standards by drawing upon the riches of the marine environment and preserving the seas and oceans.

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