The Tomorrow.Blue Economy World Congress 2026 will gather global experts to explore sustainable ocean initiatives and economic developments.

The Tomorrow.Blue Economy World Congress 2026 in Barcelona aims to redefine ocean sustainability through innovation and collaboration among global leaders in maritime sectors.

Join a transformative seminar on the Blue Economy with insights from leading experts. Explore growth strategies and sustainable oceanic business practices.

Pingtairong Group actively participated in the prestigious 2026 Sustainable Markets Initiative Forum, discussing innovative solutions for sustainable green supply chains.

NHK World recently aired a program showcasing the potential of a sustainable Blue Economy in Africa, highlighting collaboration between Japan and African nations.

AquaAction has launched AquaEntrepreneur Michigan, a new initiative to support ten selected water-tech companies focused on freshwater challenges. The program aims to promote economic growth and innovation in Michigan's blue economy.

『海の未来会議』と『海のEXPO』が静岡で開催！国際的な海洋関連の専門家や企業が集結し、新しい海のビジョンを探ります。参加申し込み受付中です。

令和8年10月22日・23日、静岡で『BLUE ECONOMY EXPO ＠Suruga Bay』が開催されます。未来の海洋経済を探る見逃せないイベントです。

The ocean produces about half the oxygen we breathe, absorbs roughly 30% of the carbon dioxide we emit, and takes up about 90% of the excess heat those emissions trap, https://www.un.org/en/climatechange/science/climate-issues/ocean. It is the planet’s largest life-support system — and also its least-funded one. Of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals, the goal for life below water https://www.weforum.org/stories/2024/10/sustainable-development-goal-14-un-ocean-conference-2025/. Canada, which has the longest coastline in the world, is trying to flip that equation, and you can watch it happen close to real time. Our guest this week is Kendra MacDonald, CEO of https://oceansupercluster.ca, a national, industry-led effort to grow what’s come to be called the blue economy. Under her leadership, the Supercluster has grown into a community of roughly 1,000 members co-investing in more than 150 projects. She came to the role after 25 years at Deloitte, where she served as Chief Audit Executive, and she runs it from St. John’s, Newfoundland. The model is built on co-investment: at least two companies put money in, often alongside Indigenous communities, researchers, and global corporations, so no single player carries the risk alone. The projects range from graphene hull coatings that cut a ship’s fuel use to wave-powered desalination and the https://oceansupercluster.ca/project/canadas-ocean-supercluster-announces-4-4m-membertou-electric-lobster-boat-commercial-demonstration-project/, billed as Canada’s first zero-emission commercial fishing vessel, led by the Membertou First Nation. Kendra’s thesis fits in seven words: you can go faster alone, but farther together. In our conversation, she’s candid about where that gets hard — most of these collaborations are small companies that don’t individually hold every capability, and the upfront work of sorting out who owns which piece of intellectual property is what separates the partnerships that succeed from the ones that stall. She’s just as candid about the catch: the Supercluster is funded by the Government of Canada to de-risk small Canadian firms, and when those firms succeed, they’re often acquired by international buyers — the value-capture problem at the heart of every public innovation program. That tension between strong science and thin capital, she says, keeps her up at night, and it points back to the blue-finance gap. It also shapes how she talks about aquaculture, which in https://www.fao.org/newsroom/detail/fao-report-global-fisheries-and-aquaculture-production-reaches-a-new-record-high/en as the world’s main source of farmed aquatic animals, according to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization, and is now the fastest-growing source of animal protein. Kendra rejects the idea that ocean health and productivity are in trade-off, arguing that a healthier ocean is more productive. And just before we recorded, the Trump administration https://www.noaa.gov/news-release/executive-proclamation-restores-commercial-fishing-in-pacific-marine-monuments-unlocks-economic, the third such rollback in little more than a year. One model treats the ocean as a commons to protect and co-invest in; the other treats marine protection as an obstacle to clear. Kendra thinks the contrast opens a door for Canada to lead. To learn more about the Ocean Supercluster, visit https://oceansupercluster.ca. MacDonald writes about ocean-economy investment on her Substack, https://saltwatersignals.substack.com, and she’s easy to find on https://www.linkedin.com/in/kendra-macdonald-40b574.

Overseas experts unite to enhance collaboration on the blue economy and sustainable finance, sharing insights from Spain and Brazil into actionable pathways for progress.

The Tomorrow.Blue Economy World Congress delves into the transformative potential of the blue economy for cities, ports, and businesses, showcasing innovative solutions and expert insights.

The Dutch Marine Energy Centre is pioneering new initiatives in offshore renewable energy by harnessing satellite data to map ocean environments effectively.

The Sasakawa Peace Foundation hosted crucial events at TICAD 9, focusing on food security and sustainable economic partnerships between Japan and Africa.

TICAD9 side events highlight Japan and Africa's commitment to strengthening food security and promoting a sustainable blue economy, featuring influential leaders and discussions.

The upcoming UN Ocean Conference 2025 will launch a revolutionary network of Ocean Centres aimed at enhancing safety and sustainability in ocean economies throughout the Global South, ensuring a better future for marine resources.

Discover the significance of BLUE ECONOMY WEEK being held in Osaka, focused on marine conservation and sustainable economic development, featuring international expert discussions.

「NEDO Challenge for BLUE ECONOMY」がタコヤキを応募者とし海洋産業を支援。懸賞金約4億円で新技術を募集。

深海研究スーパーキッズ育成プロジェクトの卒業生が、BLUE ECONOMY EXPOで海の魅力を発信。同プロジェクトの活動を紹介します。

2024年7月、駿河湾で「BLUE ECONOMY EXPO」が開催されます。持続可能な海洋経済に向けた国際会議や展示会が予定されています。