Blue Growth

With 72% of the earth’s surface covered by water, the Blue Economy represents life and the future” – Christian Buchet, director of the Centre d’Etudes de la Mer (Center for Sea Studies).

Maritime areas represent a powerful development lever for coastal states: fishing, off-shore energy, tourism, port activity, or even international trade – over 90% of merchandise travels by boat.

There is potential for innovation and growth, but there are also associated risks, such as marine pollution, overexploitation of resources, crime at sea … it is vital to have a Blue Growth ecosystem as well as a vision, from the point of view of both economics and environmental protection.