Figure 1. Features of the blue economy

Marine ecology: natural system in ocean consisting of communities of organisms and their interactions with environment

Blue economy: promote economic growth, social inclusion and preservation or improvement of livelihoods while at the same time ensuring environmental sustainability

Relevant subjects of marine ecology and blue economy

Blue finance: financial activity that supports marine ecology and blue economy development aligned with UN SDGs

SDGs 6 and 14, as well as activities related to SDG 2, 12, 13 and 15, which address pollution in rivers and coastal areas

Insurance solutions: under the framework of Guidelines of Blue Finance

Insuring the blue economy with risk transfer and absorption solutions

Source: Swiss Re