Blue Economy: Oceans as the Economic Frontier in Industry 4.0

Blue Economy: Oceans as the Economic Frontier in Industry 4.0 examines the emerging concepts related to blue economy and climate change, along with their effects on oceans. The book provides a detailed review of the current literature and includes unique case studies analyzed by experts in the field, thus offering graduate students and researchers a thorough guide with practical applications. Covers the latest research on the contribution of blue economy to carbon neutrality. Includes case studies and actionable solutions to strengthen blue economy post covid-19. Offers chapters written by renowned scholars from around the globe. INDICE: Section 1: Towards a sustainable blue economy and ocean governance 1.1 Blue Economy: Oceans as a huge, sustainable, and equitable economic system 1.2 Charting a course for a sustainable blue economy. 1.3 Global pathways for a secure and resilient blue economy 1.4 Underpinning blue economy through a sustainable and equitable growth 1.5 Unlocking the commercial value of oceans in blue economy 1.6 Enhancing capacity building for ocean governance in blue economy 1.7 Transitioning to a Blue Economy in Industry 4.0 era through digital technology in ocean management 1.8 Blue economy: the way forward in Industry 4.0 era using digitalization of ocean governance. Section 2. Promoting a healthy ocean that benefits everyone. 2.1 Life below water: Health challenges and solutions 2.2 Sustainable economic, social, and environmental strategies to achieve healthy oceans. 2.3 Keeping oceans healthy to keep the blue economy running. 2.4 Covid-19 global pandemic: Impacts on Blue Economy and ocean health 2.5 Turning the tide: Promoting a sustainable ocean recovery post-Covid19. Section 3. Contribution of Blue Economy to UN SDGs 3.1 Uncovering the roles of oceans in promoting sustainable development. 3.2 Blue economy in the UN SDGs: Challenges and opportunities 3.3 Ocean conservation and development to advance the UN SDGs Section 4. Ocean: A secret weapon against climate change 4.1 Empowering blue economy initiatives?as solutions for climate change 4.2 Ocean as nature-based solutions to climate change 4.3 Ocean acidification as a physical indicator of climate change 4.4 Impacts of ocean acidification on climate change and fisheries 4.5 Promoting sustainable, resilient and inclusive blue economies to mitigate climate change. 4.6 How the blue economy could save oceans from climate change? 4.7 Energy from sea waves for climate change mitigation 4.8 Ocean-based CO2 removal: a new frontier in blue economy for climate mitigation 4.9 Blue economy: Opportunities and bottlenecks for green recovery Section 5. Improving ocean-based economies 5.1 Riding the wave of blue economy: An ocean of opportunity. 5.2 Strengthening sustainable ocean-based economies in coastal cities. 5.3 Shaping the future of the world's oceans through blue economy. 6. Successful case-studies of blue economy 6.1 How archipelagic countries in global south can harness the blue economy? 6.2 Prioritizing the blue economy to promote North-South global initiatives. 6.3 Role of ocean finance in transitioning to a blue economy in Asia-Pacific 6.4 Shaping a sustainable blue economy in Southeast Asian region. 6.5 Nourishing the blue economy in North America for sustainable development. 6.6 Ocean management in archipelagic countries 7. Concluding remarks References

• ISBN: 978-0-443-23900-7
• Editorial: Elsevier
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 300
• Fecha Publicación: 01/11/2024
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés