RT Report
T1 Green Economy in a Blue World: Synthesis Report
A1 United Nations Environment Programme, 
A2 Allison, Eddie
A2 Franz, Nicole
A2 Fuentevilla, Carlos
A2 Westlund, Lena
A2 Willmann, Rolf
A2 McCormick, Nadine
A2 Vats, Varun
A2 Hudson, Andrew
A2 Whalley, Peter
A2 Gössling, Stefan
A2 Scott, Daniel
A2 Hall, Michael
A2 Baker, Elaine
A2 Beaudoin, Yannick
A2 Solgaard, Anne
A2 Pendleton, Linwood
A2 Dumas, Daniel
A2 Lodge, Michael
A2 Hoagland, Porter
A2 Lily, Hannah
A2 Kokkosis, Haris
A2 Simmons, David
A2 Neumann, Christian
K1 fishery
K1 tourism
K1 energy
K1 green economy
SN 978-82-7701-097-7
YR 2012
FD 2012
LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/7977
UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/7977
NO This report is an analysis of how various sectors interlinked with the marine and coastal environment can transition towards a green economy. By focusing on industries such as shipping, fisheries, tourism, marine-based renewable energies, and deep-sea mineral extraction, the document examines the impacts and opportunities associated with these activities. It identifies that shifting to sustainability can improve human well-being and social equity while simultaneously fostering more productive oceans and economic growth. Methods include evaluating ecosystem services, promoting technological advances, and implementing policy and regulatory frameworks. The findings highlight that transitioning to a green economy in the blue world is essential for sustainable development, poverty eradication, and managing critical marine ecosystems for current and future generations.
DS UN Environment Document Repository
RD Sep 18, 2026