What is the blue economy?

Sectors in the ocean economy

Making ocean jobs accessible

Examples of bankable ocean projects

Country views on ocean economy

Business appetite for ocean economy

Businesses are starting to recognise the potential of the emerging blue economy. 

Synopsis: Every first and third Tuesday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

A healthy ocean is one of humanity’s greatest defences against climate change, and businesses are now starting to recognise the importance – and potential – of the emerging blue economy. 

From sustainable aquaculture and farming practices, to offshore renewables and sustainable shipping, the ocean is becoming a frontier for innovation and investment. 

The involvement of the private sector can bring in much-needed funding to ensure that the oceans are managed sustainably. 

But what are the opportunities in this emerging sector, and is there a tension between profit-making and conservation? Tune in to this episode to hear more from Dr Alfredo Giron, head of ocean at the World Economic Forum.

Highlights of conversation (click/tap above):

1:06 What is the blue economy? 

6:35 What are the traditional and emerging sectors in the ocean economy? 

10:22 How can opportunities in the ocean economy be made available to developing countries? 

14:59 What are some examples of bankable ocean projects? 

17:45 What do countries think of the potential of the ocean economy? 

22:55 What is the appetite like among businesses? 

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Hosts: Audrey Tan (audreyt@sph.com.sg) & David Fogarty (dfogarty@sph.com.sg)

Produced and edited by: Hadyu Rahim & Natasha Liew 

Executive producers: Ernest Luis & Lynda Hong

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Businesses are starting to recognise the potential of the emerging blue economy.&nbsp;
Synopsis: Every first and third Tuesday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.
A healthy ocean is one of humanity&rsquo;s greatest defences against climate change, and businesses are now starting to recognise the importance &ndash; and potential &ndash; of the emerging blue economy.&nbsp;
From sustainable aquaculture and farming practices, to offshore renewables and sustainable shipping, the ocean is becoming a frontier for innovation and investment.&nbsp;
The involvement of the private sector can bring in much-needed funding to ensure that the oceans are managed sustainably.&nbsp;
But what are the opportunities in this emerging sector, and is there a tension between profit-making and conservation? Tune in to this episode to hear more from Dr Alfredo Giron, head of ocean at the World Economic Forum.
Highlights of conversation (click/tap above):
1:06 What is the blue economy?&nbsp;
6:35 What are the traditional and emerging sectors in the ocean economy?&nbsp;
10:22 How can opportunities in the ocean economy be made available to developing countries?&nbsp;
14:59 What are some examples of bankable ocean projects?&nbsp;
17:45 What do countries think of the potential of the ocean economy?&nbsp;
22:55 What is the appetite like among businesses?&nbsp;
Follow Audrey Tan on LinkedIn:&nbsp;<a href="https://str.sg/848W">https://str.sg/848W</a>
Read her articles: <a href="https://str.sg/JLM2">https://str.sg/JLM2</a>
Follow David Fogarty on LinkedIn: <a href="https://str.sg/jcvy">https://str.sg/jcvy</a>
Read his articles: <a href="https://str.sg/JLMu">https://str.sg/JLMu</a>
Hosts: Audrey Tan (audreyt@sph.com.sg) &amp; David Fogarty (dfogarty@sph.com.sg)
Produced and edited by: Hadyu Rahim &amp; Natasha Liew&nbsp;
Executive producers: Ernest Luis &amp; Lynda Hong
Follow Green Pulse Podcast here and get notified for new episode drops:
Channel:<a href="https://str.sg/JWaf"> https://str.sg/JWaf</a>
Apple Podcasts:<a href="https://str.sg/JWaY"> https://str.sg/JWaY</a>
Spotify:<a href="https://str.sg/JWag"> https://str.sg/JWag</a>
Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg
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Follow more ST podcast channels:
All-in-one ST Podcasts channel:<a href="https://str.sg/wvz7"> https://str.sg/wvz7</a>
ST Podcast website:<a href="http://str.sg/stpodcasts"> http://str.sg/stpodcasts</a>
ST Podcasts YouTube:<a href="https://str.sg/4Vwsa"> https://str.sg/4Vwsa</a>
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The App Store:<a href="https://str.sg/icyB"> https://str.sg/icyB</a>
Google Play:<a href="https://str.sg/icyX"> https://str.sg/icyX</a>
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#greenpulse

The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

Synopsis: Every first and third Tuesday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

Podcasters: Audrey Tan & David Fogarty

Produced and edited by: Hadyu Rahim

Executive producers: Ernest Luis & Lynda Hong

A podcast by The Straits Times, SPH Media.

Synopsis: Every first and third Tuesday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.
Podcasters: Audrey Tan &amp; David Fogarty
Produced and edited by: Hadyu Rahim
Executive producers: Ernest Luis &amp; Lynda Hong
A podcast by The Straits Times, SPH Media.