Green investments in the marine sector can bring tide of
economic and social benefits Sustainable fishing, shipping and
tourism among sectors that could create jobs and growth The
report, Green Economy in a Blue World, argues that the
ecological health and economic productivity of marine and
coastal ecosystems, which are currently in decline around the
globe, can be boosted by shifting to a more sustainable economic
approach that taps their natural potential - from generating
renewable energy and promoting eco-tourism, to sustainable
fisheries and transport. It highlights how the sustainable
management of fertilizers would help reduce the cost of marine
pollution caused by nitrogen and other nutrients used in
agriculture, which is estimated at US$100 billion (EUR 80
billion) per year in the European Union alone. With five months
to go before world governments meet at the UN Conference on
Sustainable Development (Rio+20) in Brazil, Green Economy in a
Blue World presents a case to stimulate countries to unlock