🌊 How can we measure whether blue economy investments truly drive equitable growth and sustainable development? Investment in the blue economy has garnered increasing attention as a means to address environmental challenges, including climate change and biodiversity loss. To ensure that investment generates both favourable environmental outcomes and equitable economic growth while benefiting communities, social indicators should be integrated into both initial decision-making and ongoing impact monitoring. Although the Caribbean Sea covers less than 1% of the world's oceans, it accounts for ~20% of the global ocean economy, making it a critical region for evaluating how blue economy investments can deliver positive social impact. Join IDB Invest's webinar on Thursday 27th February, 3:00 PM GMT / 10:00 AM ET, where two of our blue economy specialists Elizabeth Beall and Anna E. Halliday will share insights on developing and implementing Social KPIs to guide investment decisions and maximise community benefits in the Caribbean. 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/dMZWrT2d #BlueEconomy #SustainableInvestment #Caribbean
The Caribbean Sea, covering less than 1% of the world’s ocean area, contributes 14%-27% of the global ocean economy and accounts for 18% of regional GDP. Blue economy presents vast potential for sustainable growth but how can we measure whether investments truly drive equitable growth and sustainable development? Social KPIs are key to guiding investment decisions, tracking employment conditions, community benefits, and governance practices. Join us to explore how collaboration, data investment, and adaptive strategies can enhance Blue Economy impact in the Caribbean region. 📅 Date: February 27, 2025 ⏰ Time: 10:00 AM ET 💻 Format: Virtual 🔗 Registration link: bit.ly/41hili2 Finance Earth, Su Hyun Kim, Elizabeth Beall, Anna E. Halliday, Paula Pelaez