Thursday Oct 29 – Salle Colbert Paris 7

Blue Economy: The New Strategic Frontier

The Ocean economy: From paradise to pressure Tourism, sovereignty, climate stress and the future of coastal value

The oceans are no longer simply a resource nor a neutral space. They are becoming a territory of influence, competition and resilience. They are a strategic frontier shaped by climate change, resource competition, maritime sovereignty and economic transformation.

As coastal destinations, islands and tourism-dependent economies face increasing pressure, how can the Blue Economy evolve from a model of extraction to one of resilience, regeneration and long-term value creation?

As climate stress, maritime pressures and shifting geopolitical dynamics reshape coastal economies, how can tourism contribute to a Blue Economy that creates value while protecting the ecosystems on which it depends?

Oceans Roundtable: Blue Economy in Action Protecting ecosystems, strengthening destinations and creating long-term value

• Figen Ayan, Founder, Ayan Consulting
• Clency Roméo, Chief Sustainability Officer, Sunlife
• David Rodès Miracle, Co-founder at Blue Heart Energy / CDO at Ocean Ecostructures