Key challenges
Several challenges and difficulties hinder the successful implementation of the Blue Economy and Sustainable Development ( Fig . 3 ).
Figure 3 . Challenges for Blue Economy .
Solutions and opportunities in the Blue Economy and Sustainable Development
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Stakeholders
People who show an interest or concern in an organisation .
Fisheries A fishing ground or area where fish are caught .
Revitalize Regenerate something with new life and vitality .
Addressing these challenges requires innovative solutions and opportunities :
1 . Promote dialogue and collaboration among different stakeholders to enhance governance mechanisms and clarify rights over ocean space ( Voyer et al ., 2018 ).
2 . Identify and value ecosystem services while incentivizing responsible business practices ( Silver et al ., 2015 ). 3
3 . Develop a comprehensive conceptual framework for the Blue Economy , emphasizing ecosystem resilience , economic sustainability , and community engagement while minimizing environmental impacts ( Keen et al ., 2018 ; Smith-Godfrey , 2016 ).
4 . Adopt inclusive and participatory processes in global environmental governance ( Silver et al ., 2015a ).
5 . Promote community-based and co-management approaches for equitable marine and coastal resource development ( Clapp et al ., 2018 ).
7 . Build analytical capacity and institutional arrangements , particularly in developing countries , to address trade-offs , integrate market value chains , create jobs , generate income , and foster economic growth through sustainable practices in renewable energy , marine tourism , and other Blue Economy sectors ( Keen et al ., 2018 ; Bennett , 2019 ).
8 . Advancing sustainable fisheries to provide reliable protein sources , revitalize marine ecosystems , and strengthen coastal communities ( Pauly , 2018 ).
9 . Establish long-term financing mechanisms such as payment for ecosystem services and promote sustainable consumption and production patterns