Tag: blue economy
Governing the blue economy
Water governance, often confused with water management, is as tricky as water itself to nail down. Streams, rivers, and lakes flow across multiple jurisdictions,...
New program engages youth in Sustainable Blue Economy
The SOI Foundation has launched Blue Futures Pathways, a program to inspire and support youth aged 14-30 across Canada in developing successful careers within...
Defining “Blue Economy”
Currently, predominant definitions of the term Blue Economy are synonymous with ocean resources. For example, the World Bank defines the Blue Economy as the...
Public Consultations Open for Canada’s Blue Economy Strategy
Bernadette Jordan—minister of fisheries, oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard—is inviting all Canadians to provide input on the federal government’s Blue Economy Strategy.
A Blue...
Canada Invests in Marine Mammal Research to Reduce Threats
Bernadette Jordan—minister of fisheries, oceans, and the Canadian Coast Guard—has announced $806,759 in funding for marine mammal research.
“As we grow Canada’s blue economy, it’s...
Canada Partners with Lennox Island First Nation to Enhance Marine Safety
The minister of fisheries, oceans, and the Canadian Coast Guard—Bernadette Jordan—has announced that a new search and rescue boat for Lennox Island First Nation...
Canada Invests in National Ocean Observation System
Four Canadian Integrated Ocean Observing System (CIOOS) projects will be receiving $3 million funding over two years.
This funding will support the University of Victoria,...
Government of Canada Commits to Growing the Blue Economy
Canada is an ocean nation with the longest coastline in the world. Canadians rely on healthy, marine ecosystems to sustain our economy, our food...
Canada’s Ocean Supercluster Announces Blue Futures Pathways Project
Canada’s Ocean Supercluster has announced a new innovation ecosystem project called Blue Futures Pathways Project.
The project is focused on building capabilities and the development...
Minister Jordan Addresses OECD on Need for More Sustainable Blue Economy
The Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, Bernadette Jordan, addressed the need for a more sustainable blue economy at a launch...
