Africa must lead in shaping a sustainable blue economy as the world gathers in Mombasa to confront the future of ocean health, climate resilience, and coastal livelihoods.
Africa hosts inaugural Our Ocean Conference; 38 nations employ 130M from ocean sectors amid 15M tonnes plastic pollution. Blue economy expansion signals emerging infrastructure market for IT leaders in climate resilience, smart ports and governance platforms.
By
Ademola Ajagbe
Africa Regional Managing Director
The Nature Conservancy
This week, as the global ocean community gathers in Mombasa for the Our Ocean Conference, Africa has an important opportunity to help shape the next chapter of ocean action, not as a passive participant, but as a leader.
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