The EAC has partnered with the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa to develop a Regional Blue Economy Strategy.

Sabah, Hajiji Noor, blue economy, Marine products

The Sun&Blue Congress 2025 is set to shape the future of sustainable tourism and the blue economy in Almería. This groundbreaking event, taking place from November 19 to 20, will bring together leaders in the tourism and sustainability sectors to discuss the latest trends and innovations.

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has stated that the proposed School of Fishery/Marine College

Caretaker chief minister Hajiji Noor credits Kota Kinabalu’s quiet diplomacy with Putrajaya for the federal government’s decision to elevate marine resources as a national development priority.

[Belem, Nov 18, 2025] The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) and CIFOR-ICRAF today renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), marking a major step...

From 10–14 November, EUCAP Somalia facilitated the 2025 Somalia Regional Exercise (SOM REGEX) under the CRIMARIO II project (EU Programme for Maritime Security in the Indo-Pacific / Indian Ocean Region), conducted on the IORIS (Indo-Pacific and Latin America Information Sharing) platform. The exercise took place with the participation of the Somali Navy Coast Guard, the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre Somalia (MRCC), the Somali Ministry of Fisheries & Blue Economy, the Somali Police Force – Department Coast Guard, and the Puntland Maritime Police Force. The successful facilitation of SOM REGEX was only possible through the excellent cooperation with other international actors, namely the Regional Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre Mombasa (Kenya), the Regional Maritime Information Fusion Centre (Madagascar), the National Information Sharing Coordination Centre / Seychelles Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre, the Seychelles Coast Guard, and the Seychelles Air Force. The exercise enhanced inter-agency coordination, improved the use of IORIS standard operating procedures, and strengthened Somalia’s operational integration in maritime domain awareness. SOM REGEX also included a drill exercise, involving an aircraft ditching at sea. This drill took place during the Djibouti Code of Conduct (DCoC) Heads of Level Meeting, with EUCAP Somalia providing operational support during both the exercise and the DCoC meeting. The Somali MRCC, recently trained by the Mission, proactively demonstrated its Search and Rescue (SAR) coordination capabilities during six national exercise (NATEX) scenarios, contributing to progress toward a future National Maritime Operations Centre. SAR experts from EUCAP provided an independent assessment, reinforcing alignment with regional SAR standards led by the International Maritime Organisation-designated Regional MRCC in Kenya. This achievement marks an important step forward for maritime security in the Gulf of Aden and the Western Indian Ocean. EUCAP Somalia EUCAP Somalia EUCAP Somalia

The Nigerian government commits to harnessing ocean resources for economic growth, addressing policy gaps to unlock the potential of its blue economy.

SHENZHEN, China, Nov. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On November 12 local time, the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) opened in Belém, Brazil. During the conference, under the guidance of the International Mangrove Center and the Planning and Natural Resources Bureau of Shenzhen Municipality, ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability hosted the special session "Blue Carbon for a Greener Future, Mangroves for Shared Prosper

State targets investor-backed green funding as summit resolves to develop bankable renewable, marine and climate-smart innovation projects.

Mozambique launches Blue Economy Satellite Account to track sector’s GDP impact ProAzul seeks $900M to fund fisheries projects, including MaisPeixe Sustentável Country uses under 50% of fishing capacity; aquaculture remains largely untapped Mozambique’s Fund for the Development of the Blue Economy (ProAzul) has launched a Blue Economy Satellite Account (BESA)....

The Department of Fisheries under the  Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying will celeb

The Indonesian and South Korean governments explored a new cooperation in mangrove restoration and blue carbon development to optimise climate actions sought ...

With strong global backing and over US$167 million pledged, COP30 served as an opportune occasion for the Pacific to convene at the Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF) Partners Roundtable Tok Stori, advancing Pacific-led solutions for climate resilience. The Tok Stori, held on Tuesday 11 November was well attended by Pacific Political Champions, sovereign and multilateral investors,

As fishing traditions are threatened by storms and poachers, pearl oyster farms offer a lifeline to coastal communities.

ColDeMar, a Colombian-German research initiative, unites scientists to tackle tropical marine biodiversity and climate change through collaborative, sustainable solutions.

    Professor Dr. Md. Jobaer Alam, a young academic from the University of Dhaka’s Department of Oceanography, has represented Bangladesh at prestigious international seminars and conferences, bringing recognition to the country’s marine science expertise and blue economy potential. In a significant achievement, Mr. Alam joined at his very young age as an assistant professor […]

Eni and the Italian Cooperation have launched two initiatives in Cabo Delgado to strengthen community resilience and marine conservation.

While addressing a visiting group of Mauritius bureaucrats here today, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra S

Launches First Commercial Seaweed Export, Marking a New Chapter in Maldives’ Blue Economy Malé, Maldives — The country has taken a historic step toward diversifying its ocean economy with the country’s first commercial seaweed cultivation project now ready for export. Floating Acres Pvt Ltd, a private company operating in B. Fehendhoo, announced that after eight months of trial cultivation, its seaweed farms are prepared to supply both domestic and international markets. The achievement was hailed by Fisheries Minister Ahmed Shiyam, who praised the company’s pioneering role in introducing sustainable aquaculture to the island nation. “Congratulations to Floating Acres Pvt Ltd

The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission, through the Unleashing the Blue Economy of the Caribbean (UBEC) Project, continues...

University of Maine students will soon be able to gather around lab-scale ocean structures, attach sensors, run tests and watch real-time data stream into a digital dashboard.  On their laptops, they’ll build virtual replicas — digital twins — that mirror how those structures behave in wind and waves. Adjust a…

By Andrew Mwangura Email, thecoastnewspaper@gmail.com At the Bahari Towers, the headquarters of the Kenya Maritime...

Maine bets on "blue biotech" with launch of new ocean economy accelerator program. Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences has launched the Maine Blue Biotech Studio in partnership with Hatch Blue, described as the first of its kind in the US. "The future of biotech is blue and will launch in Maine,” said Beth Orcutt, Bigelow VP for Research.

More than 220 communities in Sierra Leone have signed a benefit-sharing carbon agreement with a developer that will help protect a key mangrove ecosystem. Namati Sierra Leone, a legal advocacy group counseling all involved communities, said the agreement between the communities in the chiefdom of Sittia in Bonthe district and the Africa Conservation Initiative (ACI) […]