Kerala and EU Partner for Blue Economy Conclave to Boost Sustainable…

Team S · 2025-09-05T10:59:06.000Z

Kerala, in collaboration with the European Union, will host the "Blue Tides – Two Shores, One Vision" conclave at The Leela Kovalam, Thiruvananthapuram. Organized by the State Fisheries Department, the two-day event aims to establish Kerala as a global blue economy hub by promoting sustainable ocean-based industries. Discussions will cover fisheries, aquaculture, marine logistics, coastal tourism, renewable marine energy, and green technologies, leveraging Kerala’s maritime strengths and EU’s expertise. Fisheries Minister Saji Cherian highlighted the conclave as a first-of-its-kind initiative in India to drive sustainable development, benefiting coastal communities and ecosystems. Key goals include modernizing fisheries, advancing aquaculture, fostering skill development, and attracting investments. The event will feature plenary sessions, thematic discussions on global fisheries challenges, and networking opportunities, emphasizing academic collaboration, joint R&D, and startup innovation. Kerala’s maritime heritage will be showcased to draw European investment. EU Ambassador Hervé Delphin and representatives from 20 European nations, including France, Italy, and Spain, will participate. Inspired by Minister Cherian’s recent visit to France for the Third United Nations Ocean Conference, plans are underway for a sailing school with Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS) and a boat show to highlight Kerala’s maritime potential. Explain blue economy Sustainable tourism initiatives

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