The blue economy, a key concept in sustainable development...
The blue economy (BE) is an evolving concept that continues to adapt. Although definitions vary, the concept refers to economic activities that are based on marine and coastal spaces, ensuring the decoupling of socio-economic development and environmental preservation, and integrating regenerative and restorative activities that lead to improved human health and well-being, food security and sustainable livelihoods. Numerous definitions have been used in recent years by several international organizations, including:
World Bank
« The blue economy is defined as the sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, improved income and employment, and healthy ocean ecosystems. ».
European Union
« The blue economy is defined as all economic activities linked to the oceans, seas and coasts ».
UNEP
« The blue economy is an economy that improves human well-being and social equity while significantly reducing environmental risks and resource scarcity».
OECD
« The blue economy is the sum of the economic activities of ocean-based industries and the assets, goods and services provided by the marine environment».
In Morocco, as defined by the Economic, Social and Environmental Council (CESE), “the blue economy covers the range of socio-economic sectors and public and territorial policies relating to the maritime domain and national coastal zones, and is based on ecosystem-based management of marine environments and the resources associated with them“. It includes the main existing sectors such as fishing, aquaculture, maritime transport, tourism, shipping… as well as emerging sectors such as sustainable tourism, renewable energies, marine biotechnologies, the shipbuilding industry, seawater desalination, offshore aquaculture, waste management…
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