I’m excited to participate in and present at the first Interactive Dialogue on “Unlocking Blue Finance in India, Bangladesh, Indonesia, and the Philippines” organized by Ocean Centres – a global initiative hosted by the United Nations Global Compact and supported by the Lloyd’s Register Foundation, active in Brazil, Ghana, Kenya, India, Bangladesh, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
I will share global perspectives on Blue Finance, highlighting key international mechanisms, financial instruments, trends, and opportunities driving investment in the blue economy across regions. This online session is a participatory global-to-local conversation on unlocking Blue Finance – connecting international mechanisms with regional priorities to accelerate a Safe and Sustainable Ocean Economy (S-SOE).
A strong and innovative S-SOE is critical for the transition toward safe and blue-green economies: decarbonized shipping, green port infrastructure, offshore renewables, and sustainable seafood systems are rapidly becoming central to climate-aligned investment portfolios. Financial institutions, ocean industries, governments, and development finance institutions all play a pivotal role in managing risks and seizing opportunities in this transition.
In addition to myself, global insights will be brought by:
- Tim Slingsby Lloyd’s Register Foundation
- Claire Jolly OECD
Local perspectives will be shared by:
- Namita Vikas auctusESG (India)
- M. Shaifur Rahman Mazumdar Chittagong Stock Exchange (Bangladesh)
- Dr. Derry Wanta Indonesia Blue Economy Center (IBEC) (Indonesia)
- Jo Ann Eala Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) (Philippines)
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📄 Concept Note here
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