Report on the Global Sustainable Blue Economy Conference
UNEP
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Abstract: Kenya has taken the lead in supporting and implementing the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development aimed at fostering sustainable use of the blue economy domain. Kenya is the leader of the Blue Economy Action Group under the Commonwealth Blue Charter and encourages better stewardship of â??blueâ?? resources. In 2018, Kenya hosted the first ever Global Conference on a Sustainable Blue Economy. The Conference brought together 16,320 participants from 184 Countries under the theme â??Blue Economy and the 2030 Agenda on Sustainable Developmentâ??. A total of 7 Heads of States, 84 Ministers, Heads of International Organizations and other high level dignitaries graced the conference. The key areas of focus during the conference included but were not limited to: â?? smart shipping, sustainable energy, climate action, maritime security, safety and regulatory enforcement employment, job creation and poverty eradication, sustainable fisheries, sustainable use of the oceans, seas, lakes and rivers all of which focused on an all-inclusive blue economy for economic development and poverty eradication where societal groups including women and youth are engaged.