https://www.scmp.com/rss/519104/feed Enrico Gaveglia is the Resident Representative for the United Nations Development Programme in the Maldives. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com The Maldives’ ocean ecosystem has cared for, fed and employed its population for centuries. It has propelled the country into a top luxury tourism hotspot, with one of the highest blue economy ratios worldwide, accounting for more than 36 per cent of its total gross domestic product. This strong connection between the environment, its people and the economy is critical for the Maldives, which is already battling the recurring effects of climate change. An increase in temperature of just 1.5-2... https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/opinion/article/3269371/maldives-blue-economy-sustainability-push-builds-upon-its-traditions-and-folk-stories?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/opinion/article/3269371/maldives-blue-economy-sustainability-push-builds-upon-its-traditions-and-folk-stories?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 07 Jul 2024 03:00:18 +0000