Dugong and Seagrass conservation through Blue Economy for Sustainable Development

Healthy oceans support people’s livelihood

POTENTIAL: Healthy oceans contribute to most SDGs

at START: Dugong project fits integrated approach to SDGs

HOWEVER: Declines in marine and coastal ecosystems

Urgent call for ‘thinking oceans’ and protecting our own future!

Global commitments to protect ocean values

Blue Economy

‘Sustainable Blue Economies’ - new initiative

Blue Economy applicable to many sectors

Existing UN Environment initiatives

Adopting Blue Economy Approach - Maldives

GEF 7 Blue economy initiative in development: Pacific Islands Sustainable Blue Economy Action Plan

Element towards Dugong Conservation under Blue Economy approach

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