The blue economy: sustainable blue growth, a national opportunity?

The blue economy is a lever for sustainable development, economic growth and social inclusion. As such, it is the maritime equivalent to the green economy, and can be understood as “an economy that results in improved well-being and social equity for people, while significantly reducing environmental risks and resource scarcity” (United Nations Environment Programme).

This is why real issues are associated with the blue economy, particularly in terms of food security, economic development, diplomatic influence and protection of the environment. The innovative potential of the blue economy is also considerable, thanks to marine biotechnologies, in a variety of fields including medicinal, energy, cosmetics and food processing…

France therefore has every interest in positioning itself on these subjects, by defining a clear and ambitious strategy and deploying it internationally.