Development of a sustainable Blue Economy transition framework

HMC worked with the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) to develop a pioneering Sustainable Blue Economy Transition Framework.

The Transition Framework has been developed to assist governments and decision makers currently in the process of developing their own transition plans to a Sustainable Blue Economy. It provides countries with guidance for developing a strategic approach towards a Sustainable Blue Economy – one which delivers and embodies ocean-related Sustainable Development Goals – based on understanding existing governance systems and how these can be improved.

This work included the provision of technical support and expert input into the development of supporting tools, protocols and guidance for the pilot application of the prototype Transition Framework. This included integration with Blue Economy and public financing, and the development and trialling of a Rapid Readiness Assessment diagnostic tool which assesses whether a nation is ready to embark on a transition process and identifies key enabling actions to facilitate this readiness.

Key messages:

• HMC is helping UNEP design an integrated approach to delivering a Sustainable Blue Economy
• This work is being applied globally, but with national context
• The Transition Framework will assist governments and decision makers in developing their own plans for transitioning to a Sustainable Blue Economy

Reports and links

https://www.unep.org/explore-topics/oceans-seas/what-we-do/enabling-sustainable-resilient-and-inclusive-blue-economies