Asia Pacific Blue Economy Forum begins

The Asia Pacific Blue Economy Forum, jointly organised by the Ministry of Economic Development and UNDP, has commenced today.

The forum, co-hosted by the Maldives, was inaugurated today by the Minister of Economic Development, Mohamed Saeed.

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Representative to the Maldives, Enrico Gaveglia, and the British High Commissioner to the Maldives, Caron Röhsler, also participated and spoke at the forum. The forum is funded by the United Kingdom.

Over 100 delegates from 15 countries are participating in this two-day forum held at Villa Nautica Resort. During the forum, participants will discuss planning and implementing initiatives that countries can undertake under the blue economy concept.

The blue economy encompasses renewable energy, sustainable fisheries, maritime transport, climate change, waste management, and various other sectors connected to the ocean and reefs.

This two-day forum is held in collaboration with the Ministry of Economic Development, UNDP, and the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.