Social License to Operate and the Blue Economy
This World Ocean Council report is the summary of the outcomes of a workshop on social license implications for the Blue Economy conducted at the Sustainable Ocean Summit in 2017.
Coastal Capital: Economic Valuation of Coastal Ecosystems in the Caribbean
The Coastal Capital series provides decision-makers in the Caribbean with information and tools that link the health of coastal ecosystems. WRI and its partners have conducted economic valuation studies of coral reefs and mangroves at national and subnational levels in 5 countries: Trinidad and Tobago, St. Lucia, Belize, the Dominican Republic and Jamaica and are […]
Coastal Capital: Economic Valuation of Coral Reefs in the Dominican Republic
This working paper looks at the benefits that coastal ecosystems provide to the Dominican Republic. The studies highlight the contribution of coastal ecosystems to the economy and the need for greater investment in protecting coastal and marine ecosystems, including better management of marine fisheries, protection of existing reserves, and enforcement of coastal development guidelines.
Transformations for a Sustainable Ocean Economy – A Vision for Protection, Production and Prosperity”
This report by the High Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy provides the framework for sustainable ocean plans, which provide a credible basis for safeguarding the ocean, attracting investment and creating jobs to the benefit of coastal communities and national economies.
Ocean Solutions that Benefit People, Nature and the Economy
This report showcases a balanced model that simultaneously achieves effective ocean protection, sustainable production and equitable prosperity.
A Guide to Tourism Careers, Education and Training in the Caribbean
This manual was compiled to provide a comprehensive reference document on traditional and non-traditional careers in tourism and where education/training can be obtained within the Caribbean region.
Nature-Based Marine Tourism in the Coral Triangle Exploring the Potential for Low-Impact, High-Value Nature-Based Marine and Coastal Tourism
This report is part of the Developing and Promoting Sustainable Nature-based Tourism in the Coral Triangle project. An initiative, supported by funding from the Australian Government, looks to assist countries of the Coral Triangle Initiative on Coral Reefs, Fisheries and Food Security (CTI-CFF) to develop and/or accelerate a long-term approach to more sustainable Nature-based Tourism […]
Pay per nNature View: Understanding Tourism Revenues for Effective Management Plans
This report reviews the range of mechanisms being used by protected areas to raise funds from tourism and considers the practicality for socioeconomic contributions to local economies through tourism.
Guidelines for Community-Based Ecotourism Development
These guidelines identify general principles and highlight some practical considerations for community-based ecotourism development.
Reviving the Economy of the Mediterranean Sea
This report, developed by the Boston Consulting Group and the World Wildlife Foundation, demonstrates the economic and social impacts of the blue economy on the Mediterranean region and outlines a shift to sustainable practices.