The Blue Economy is an Ocean of Opportunity to Advance Gender Equality
This article and webinar present findings on how the blue economy can promote gender equality and improve the lives of women in the blue economy workforce.
Oceans for Prosperity : Reforms for a Blue Economy in Indonesia
This World Bank report presents information on how oceans are vital for Indonesia’s economy and social welfare, looking at both long and short-term challenges which can be addressed through a blue economy strategy; such a strategy is being pursued by the Government of Indonesia through a range of initiatives. Developing a blue economy will require […]
The Gambia Tourist Value Chain and Prospects for Pro-Poor Tourism
This study examines the current state of tourism in The Gambia, West Africa, and proposes a series of practical measures to enhance the flow of benefits to the poor. It is based on a framework of international ‘best practice’ for boosting benefits for the poor, combined with innovative local economic analysis that maps the current […]
2020 State of the Cruise Industry Outlook
The 2020 State of the Cruise Industry report takes an in-depth look at the impact of cruising and the trends we are witnessing across the industry, including environmental sustainability, responsible tourism and unique passenger offerings.
Grenada Climate Change & Coastal Tourism Workshop Fact Sheets- Linking sustainable tourism to local industries
This CREST report demonstrates the actions being taken through Nature-Based Solutions to combat climate change disrupting agriculture output in Grenada.
Nature’s Investment Bank: How Marine Protected Areas Contribute to Poverty Reduction
This report, published by The Nature Conservancy, empirically analyzes the link between biodiversity conservation initiatives and poverty reduction.
Reducing Caribbean Risk: Opportunities for Cost-Effective Mangrove Restoration and Insurance
The findings here provide a positive perspective as to the feasibility of developing and deploying a mangrove insurance product in the Caribbean region. These results, however, are only preliminary.
Estimating Tourism’s Conservation Area Financing in Mozambique
This paper assesses the revenue potential of conservation areas in Mozambique national parks and reserves.
Contribution of Tourism Revenue to Financing Protected Area Management in Southern Africa
This research article provides a report on research assessing the extent to which tourism contributes towards biodiversity financing for Protected Areas management in southern African countries.
The Economic Development in Africa Report 2017: Tourism for Transformative and Inclusive Growth
This report examines the role that tourism can play in Africa’s development process, identifying main barriers and providing policy recommendations on how to overcome them.