What is Ocean Innovators Platform?

The ocean, the planet’s largest carbon sink and a USD3 trillion economy by 2030, plays a vital role in global trade, food security, and sustainable energy. This opening session will outline the current state of the blue economy, highlight funding gaps, and explore opportunities for international collaboration to protect marine ecosystems, address overfishing and pollution, and develop a regenerative blue economy for a sustainable future.

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This fireside chat, "Innovation and Investment in the Blue Economy: Perspectives from Asian Families," will explore how the ocean’s vast economic potential—projected to exceed USD3 trillion by 2030—can be harnessed sustainably. It will highlight the importance of innovation, investment, and international cooperation in protecting marine ecosystems whilst supporting coastal livelihoods and driving green growth across Asia Pacific.

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Our panellists will outline the dynamic investable landscape of ocean-related projects and review key opportunities in sustainable fisheries, marine conservation, ocean energy, and plastic waste reduction. Gain insights into how other ocean-minded investors are utilising innovative financing models, risk mitigation strategies, and cross-sector collaboration to realise high-impact returns and drive transformative change in the blue economy whilst addressing critical environmental challenges.

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Participants will engage in a dynamic, table-based discussion to explore critical questions shaping the development of a robust blue economy in Asia Pacific. Divided across seven tables, each group will focus on a distinct topic, fostering collaboration and diverse perspectives.

Topics will include:

Table #1: Catalysing finance for ocean innovation in Asia Pacific
Table #2: Incubating Blue start-ups
Table #3: Balancing conservation and livelihoods in ocean-dependent communities
Table #4: Innovations and Retrofits: The path to decarbonising Ocean-related Industries
Table #5: Hong Kong as a hub for ocean innovation
Table #6: Protecting High Seas Biodiversity Through Regional Cooperation
Table #7: Building a Sustainable Blue Workforce
Back up Table: Leveraging Open-source data and AI for Ocean Sustainability
Back up Table: Integrating Consideration into Oceans across the board

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Asia Pacific’s blue economy holds immense potential, though much remains in philanthropy, with emerging but small-scale investment opportunities. This panel will explore the need for blended and catalytic financing, cross-border collaboration, and how fostering sustainable growth in areas like fisheries and conservation can also serve to strengthen cooperation and defuse regional tensions across the region.

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