BLUE ECONOMY
At Nsemkafo, We define the Blue Economy as the "sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, improved livelihoods, and jobs while preserving the health of the ocean ecosystem".
Our blue economy initiative focuses on fisheries sectors, marine and coastal resources and encourages better stewardship of our ocean or 'blue' resources.
Our approach on Blue Economy is to promote economic opportunities, but also protection and development of more intangible 'blue' resources such as traditional ways of life, carbon sequestration and coastal resilience in order to help vulnerable communities mitigate the devastating effects of poverty and climate change.
We promote the need to address the environmental and ecological sustainability of the oceans, and the ocean economy as a growth opportunity for both developed and developing countries.
We believe that the Blue Economy will aid in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal 14 "Life Below Water"
However, an important challenge of the blue economy is to understand and better manage the many aspects of oceanic sustainability, ranging from sustainable fisheries to ecosystem health to preventing pollution.
And this is why Nsemkafo is using SBCC communication as a tool to bridge the gap of information and knowledge to promote collective actions on the Blue Economy.
We realize that the sustainable management of ocean resources requires collaboration across borders and sectors through a variety of partnerships.
We therefore welcome you to partner with us on this noble Blue Economy Agenda.
