Africa’s maritime future depends on investment-ready, environmentally responsible projects rather than abundant ocean resources alone, says Felicia Mogo, President, African Maritime Environment and Sustainability Initiative.
Mogo spoke on Wednesday during an international webinar held ahead of the Executive Management Training on Maritime Sustainability for African Development scheduled for October in Accra.
Addressing policymakers, investors, regulators and maritime professionals, she urged governments and businesses to embed Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles in maritime development strategies.
“ESG frameworks are no longer optional; they are the language of investment,” Mogo said during the webinar, the second in a pre-workshop series.
The marine governance expert warned that countries neglecting ESG considerations in maritime planning risk exclusion from emerging opportunities within the global Blue Economy.
