How the Blue Economy can drive rural business development across river basins, while benefiting from rural demand, investment and policy frameworks
Nov 26, 2025 | 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Conference room
Description
This session examines how metropolitan governance can foster a sustainable blue economy through the integrated management of ocean, water and land as shared common goods. It highlights the need for municipalities to collaborate across boundaries, aligning policies and capacities to address interconnected environmental and economic challenges. The session explores how to strengthen rural-urban linkages and develop business models that connect land- and water-based economies, such as circular aquaculture, eco-tourism and sustainable agriculture. The session provides examples for improving coordination, innovation and accountability, promoting a governance approach that treats natural systems as interdependent assets essential to a resilient and inclusive blue economy.
