Offshore Wind Energy Read more about Offshore Wind Energy This presentation gives an overview of the offshore wind energy industry, including projections for annual installations, challenges, and requirements for success in the sector.
James Sutherland Keywords Marine Renewable energy blue economy energy Read more about James Sutherland Dr. James Sutherland is a Technical Director and the Team Leader for the Coastal and Seabed Processes teams within the Coasts and Oceans group. He is an internationally known specialist in coastal and marine processes with 30 years of postdoctoral experience. His areas of expertise include sediment transport, scour around structures, coastal erosion, and beach management. He has worked on projects in over 20 countries in Europe, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, Africa, and the Americas.
Deep Clean: How ‘Blue Finance’ Can Save Our Oceans Read more about Deep Clean: How ‘Blue Finance’ Can Save Our Oceans The blog highlights how "blue finance" can play a crucial role in saving our oceans by funding projects to reduce pollution, protect marine ecosystems, and promote sustainable ocean-related industries. It calls for comprehensive efforts from governments, businesses, and development partners to implement large-scale, ocean-friendly projects.
Rigs to Reefs: How Offshore Oil Platforms Could Prevent the Next Great Ocean Extinction Read more about Rigs to Reefs: How Offshore Oil Platforms Could Prevent the Next Great Ocean Extinction The blog explores how repurposing decommissioned offshore oil platforms into artificial reefs could help combat ocean acidification and protect marine life. The initiative highlights the potential for innovative, sustainable solutions to preserve marine ecosystems and prevent further environmental degradation.
Investing in Marine Protected Areas is Investing in Our Own Survival Read more about Investing in Marine Protected Areas is Investing in Our Own Survival The blog emphasizes the importance of investing in marine protected areas (MPAs) to allow ocean life to recover and support local communities through sustainable tourism and fishing.
Estimating the Cost of Climate Change in the Pacific Read more about Estimating the Cost of Climate Change in the Pacific The blog examines the economic impact of climate change on Pacific nations, emphasizing their vulnerability to intensified storms, cyclones, and rising sea levels. It highlights the need to integrate climate change actions into national development plans to ensure sustainable growth and resilience.
Bluer Than Blue: Boosting the Ocean Economy Read more about Bluer Than Blue: Boosting the Ocean Economy The blog discusses the importance of the blue economy in boosting sustainable economic activities related to the ocean and emphasizes the need for integrated and science-based approaches to manage ocean resources, ensuring benefits for current and future generations while protecting marine ecosystems.
Jackie Thomas Keywords healthy oceans coastal resilience ADB ADB healthy oceans blue economy climate change environment Read more about Jackie Thomas Ms. Thomas joined WWF’s Coral Triangle Program in 2008 as a Pacific Policy Officer based in Fiji, and in 2014, became Program Leader. Ms. Thomas has lived and worked in the Pacific region since 2003, when she relocated from Australia to work for WWF in the Solomon Islands. Before that, she worked in regional development in Western Australia for 13 years.
Blog Poll: Preserve Our Ocean to Protect Our Life Read more about Blog Poll: Preserve Our Ocean to Protect Our Life The blog emphasizes the critical role of preserving the ocean to ensure a healthy and sustainable future for life on Earth and calls for collective action and education to reduce pollution, manage fisheries responsibly, and protect marine ecosystems to maintain the ocean's health.