Strengthening Africa's Blue Economy and Maritime Sector
About 71 percent of the Earth's surface is water-covered, and the oceans hold about 96.5 percent of all Earth's water. This points to the truth that the maritime sector holds so much value. How do make the best of these rich marine resources without compromising on the health of our planet and make these resources available for the generation yet unborn? On this episode of the Climate Talk Podcast, my guest, Dr. Dolapo Oluteye introduces us to the concept of ‘Blue economy’. Dr. Dola shares insights about the international frameworks guiding how marine resources are explored, the connection with climate change, and amplifying Africa’s voice in the global maritime sector. Ahead of the United Nation’s COP29 meeting in Baku, Dr. Dola hints on scaling up innovations like hydrogen-derived fuel already shaping the maritime sector and unblocking financial opportunities to decarbonize the maritime sector. There is so much to learn on this podcast. Read about IMO's GHG Reduction Strategy and the UNCTAD maritime assessment. Connect with Dr. Dolapo Oluteye via LinkedIn. Welcome to share the podcast with your network and engage online using #ClimateTalk. Subscribe here: www.climatetalkpodcast.com/subscribe and don’t hesitate to get in touch via info@climatetalkpodcast.com or seyi@climatetalkpodcast.com