Green economy in a blue world
Publisher: United Nations Environment Programme
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Nairobi
Language: eng
Number of pages: 131
ISBN-13: 9788277011042
Subjects: Environmental economics; International cooperation; Environmental policy; Environmental degradation; Economic aspects; Marine biodiversity conservation
Description: Our seas are among our most valuable natural resources, yet human beings are exploiting them. The authors argue that sectors dependent on the marine environment, such as aquaculture and coastal tourism, can become more profitable while also reducing their environmental footprint. The book likewise explores how sectors such as agriculture, energy, and deep-sea mining can contribute to the creation of sustainable marine environments. Thematic maps and illustrations are used very effectively.