High-Level Investor Forum on The New Ocean Energy Economy Read more about High-Level Investor Forum on The New Ocean Energy Economy The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved the Knowledge and Support Technical Assistance (TA) 6619:Marine Aquaculture, Reefs, Renewable Energy, and Ecotourism for Ecosystem Services (MARES) in 2019. The TA will facilitate future investment in sustainable ocean economy development through two main activities:
Handbook Launch: “The Ocean-Energy Economy: A Multifunctional Approach” Read more about Handbook Launch: “The Ocean-Energy Economy: A Multifunctional Approach” This presentation gives an overview of the handbook content and findings.
Marine Renewable Energy and the Wider Blue Economy Opportunity in the Philippines Read more about Marine Renewable Energy and the Wider Blue Economy Opportunity in the Philippines This presentation gives an overview of the Blue Economy opportunity and development in the Philippines.
Introduction of MARES Concept Read more about Introduction of MARES Concept This presentation gives an overview of how MARES can be a compelling solution for climate change.
Closing Workshop on Marine Aquaculture, Reefs, Renewable Energy, and Ecotourism for Ecosystem Services (MARES) Read more about Closing Workshop on Marine Aquaculture, Reefs, Renewable Energy, and Ecotourism for Ecosystem Services (MARES) ADB held in a hybrid format, a closing workshop for TA 6619 Marine Aquaculture, Reefs, Renewable Energy, and Ecotourism for Ecosystem Services (MARES) at ADB HQ on 20 November 2023.
Savusavu Blue Town Model Read more about Savusavu Blue Town Model The Savusavu Blue Town Model looks to introduce a comprehensive framework to create thriving communities that address climate change and ocean pollution while building sustainable livelihoods within a picturesque harbor town in Fiji. Savusavu provides a safe anchorage for visiting yachts and is the focus of tourism activities on Fiji's second-largest island of Vanua Levu.
Subic Blue Read more about Subic Blue The Subic Blue project aspires to introduce the first aquarium fish farm and coral nursery in the Philippines, producing large quantities of tropical fish for sale and for placement back onto protected reefs. In addition to bringing a unique regenerative business to the education-focused Subic Bay Marine Exploratorium, Inc. (SBMEI) on the west coast of the island of Luzon, the new operations would also create additional jobs and provide solar energy for SBMEI and the local grid.
Pacific Ocean Explorers (POE) Read more about Pacific Ocean Explorers (POE) The Pacific Ocean Explorers project would combine marine renewable energy and aquaculture to strengthen food and energy security in Palau. By establishing the natural spawning cycles of certain species of significance, eggs can be harvested to produce juveniles for food grow out, restocking for conservation, and restocking for food security.
Ongedaol Nature Resort Palau Read more about Ongedaol Nature Resort Palau Ongedaol Nature Resort Palau seeks to create an innovative new model for sustainable, organic ecotourism, empowered by modern technology, that is completely off-grid and formed in partnership with local landowners. 23 eco-retreat suites amid a natural reserve will feature sustainable organic farming (agriculture and aquaculture) where visitors can experience living amid the jungles of Palau, taste locally-grown food, hike ancient trails, and enjoy nature on both lands and in the water.
Blue-Cooking Read more about Blue-Cooking The Blue-Cooking model looks to utilize electricity generated from floating solar energy panels integrated into aquaculture farms in order to enable the spread of clean cooking (using electric cookstoves rather than solid fuels). Initially focusing on three communities in Bangladesh, the project will work with aquaculture farmers to understand the barriers and benefits of floating solar system integration, including mechanisms to improve income and farming yield.