World Bank Group (2016)
This report will serve as a guide to help Caribbean policymakers plan a successful transition to a blue economy and to socially equitable ‘blue growth.’ It attempts to quantify the current value of the ocean economy in the region and to summarize projections about where we may find new pockets of sustainable growth. It defines the blue economy concepts and possible policy responses that might better align economic growth and environmental health in the Caribbean. At a global level, the transition to a blue economy will significantly contribute to achieving Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 14 for the ocean and to realizing goals such as poverty reduction, food security, energy security, and climate change mitigation, among others.