Blue Growth

A substantial amount of the planet, around 70%, is ocean and within the current specific endeavors to reduce gas emissions, food security and energy deficient, the ocean offers opportunities for greater sustainability on the planet.

Island Forum therefore works in creating collaborative platforms for carrying out research in the area of Blue Growth with the intent of creating growth and employment, particularly in Islands, in a sustainable manner from the oceans.

To this effect Islands Forum carries out studies in relation to the socioeconomic effects of Blue Growth. Capacity building of key stakeholders and awareness raising of specific issues related to Blue Growth with civil society.

Furthermore Islands Forum also carries out studies in relation to sustainability of marine ecosystems particularly that of the Mediterranean and the Atlantic with the intent of promoting proper ocean governance.