Blue Economy: Exploitation to Sustainable Utilisation

The growth hubs of the IndoPacific will be pivotal in shaping the future blue economy. However, challenges such as overfishing and marine pollution, particularly plastic waste, pose significant threats to sustainable marine resource management. Additionally, vulnerable coastal populations rely disproportionately on coastal and marine ecosystems for provisioning, regulating, and cultural services. International collaborations in technology, sustainable fishing, marine planning, and pollution control will be crucial towards building a prosperous global blue economy.

How can countries collaborate to ensure the sustainable utilization of marine resources while protecting the marine environment and biodiversity?
What are the opportunities and challenges in enhancing maritime connectivity and trade in the Indo Pacific and how can these be addressed?
How can countries in the Indo Pacific develop strategic partnerships with a broader set of partners to bring in investment into the blue economy?

Speaker
Dr. Yose Rizal Damuri, Executive Director, Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Indonesia
Malshini Senaratne, Assistant Head of Department, Faculty of Business and Sustainable Development, University of Seychelles, Seychelles
Shanakiyan Rasamanickam , Member of Parliament, Sri Lanka
Shrikumar Suryanarayan, Chairman and& Managing Director, Sea6 Energy, India

Moderator
Innandya Kusumawardhani, Cofounder and Chief Operating Officer, CarbonEthics, Indonesia

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