As 2025 draws to a close, the Blue Economy has moved from planning and pledges into tangible regulatory enforcement and measurable results. Globally, regionally and locally, the sector has begun to experience both the pressures and opportunities of decarbonisation, sustainable innovation, and ocean governance. Compared to 2024, this year marked a shift from frameworks and commitments to implementation, with early outcomes that set the tone for 2026.

Blue Economy in the Mediterranean: How Portugal, Greece and Cyprus Are Shaping a Sustainable Maritime Future
Blue Economy in the Mediterranean: How Portugal, Greece and Cyprus Are Shaping a Sustainable Maritime Future The Blue Economy has
