The United Nations Development (UNDP) and the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade are co-hosting the Asia-Pacific Blue Economy Forum in the Maldives, from May 13 to 14, 2024.
The forum is convened by UNDP’s Climate Finance Network (CFN), generously supported by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).
This forum is part of CFN’s regional convenings to share knowledge and innovative practices to explore financing options for investments in the blue economy in Asia and the Pacific. The Asia-Pacific Blue Economy forum brings together government bodies, private sector representatives, civil society organizations, and practitioners from 15 countries to discuss key themes on the blue economy.
The discussions of this forum will cover several topics including ocean governance, blue economy approaches, financing for ocean industries, the role of the private sector, and the importance of regional cooperation in advancing the blue economy agenda.
“The blue economy represents a huge opportunity for sustainable, decent jobs in the Maldives – especially for youths. The UK is proud to be funding the work of UNDP’s Climate Finance Network in the Maldives and across the Indo-Pacific region through our GBP274 million Climate Action for a Resilient Asia programme. Combined with our support for sustainable marine management and maritime security, we believe this partnership will help deliver a sustainable, prosperous, and resilient Maldives,” said Caron Röhsler, the British High Commissioner to the Maldives.