‘Blue economy can contribute $1.5tn to economy’

The Secretary-General, International Seabed Authority, Michael Lodge, has said the sustainable development of deep seabed resources located in Africa’s continental shelves and in the international seabed area can be a key driver for the development of Africa’s Blue Economy.
 
He said this during a pre-event press briefing on the imperative of supporting Africa’s Blue Economy in Abuja on Monday.
 
The event is jointly organised by the International Seabed Authority in collaboration with National Boundary Commission, Federal Ministry of Transportation, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency and other relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies and aimed to support the strategy of Africa’s Blue economy.
 
He said “The sustainable development of deep seabed resources located in Africa’s continental shelves and in the international seabed area could be a key driver for the development of Africa’s Blue Economy. According to the United Nations, Blue Economy could contribute up to $1.5tn to the global economy if effectively and sustainably managed.
 
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https://punchng.com/blue-economy-can-contribute-1-5tn-to-economy
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