London: £6,250.00 (Excl. VAT) per delegate for 2 weeks. Dubai: $8,500.00 (Excl. VAT) per delegate for 2 weeks. Kigali: $8,500.00 (Excl. VAT) per delegate for 2 weeks

3rd-14th March 2025 (Kigali, Rwanda ), 7th-18th July 2025 (London, UK), 1st-12th December 2025 (Dubai, UAE),

Course Overview

As the blue economy emerges as a key frontier for economic growth, there is a growing demand for expertise in managing ocean resources responsibly while balancing environmental, social, and economic priorities.  This course is designed for executives, managerParticipants will be equipped with the knowledge, tools, and skills needed to drive sustainable practices within the marine and ocean-based sectors. Participants will explore innovative approaches to sustainable marine management, policies and governance structures, and technologies that support the sustainable use of ocean resources.

Learning Outcome

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of the blue economy and its role in sustainable development, including its social, environmental, and economic dimensions.

• Learn about marine ecosystems, biodiversity, and the critical importance of maintaining healthy ocean systems.

• Identify best practices for sustainable fisheries, aquaculture, tourism, shipping, and other key sectors within the blue economy.

• Apply strategies and frameworks to address the key challenges of sustainability in ocean governance and marine resource management.

• Understand international agreements, regulations, and governance mechanisms that shape the sustainable blue economy (e.g., UNCLOS, SDG 14).

• Explore technological advancements such as renewable ocean energy, marine biotechnology, and other innovations that support the sustainable development of marine resources.

• Build leadership skills for fostering partnerships among governments, private sector, NGOs, and coastal communities to promote sustainable development in marine sectors.

Indicative Contents

• Defining the blue economy and its key sectors (fisheries, shipping, marine tourism, etc.)

• The role of the ocean in global economies

• Blue economy vs. traditional ocean economy

• Marine biodiversity and ecosystems: threats and opportunities

• Climate change impacts on oceans: ocean acidification, rising sea levels, temperature changes

• Sustainable Practices in Key Marine Sectors

• International legal frameworks and agreements (UNCLOS, SDG 14

• Marine spatial planning (MSP) and integrated coastal zone management (ICZM)

• Marine biotechnology and sustainable resource extraction

• Renewable energy technologies in the marine sector

• Adaptive strategies for mitigating and adapting to climate change impacts

• Stakeholder engagement and communication strategies for promoting sustainability

• Collaborative leadership across sectors: government, NGOs, private sector, and communities

• Socio-economic development through sustainable ocean management

• Case studies on successful partnerships in the blue economy

More Detail
Duration	This is a two-week programme spread over 10 working days.
Certification	A certificate of completion is issued on successful completion of the programme.
Location	(Kigali, Rwanda ), (London, UK), (Dubai, UAE)
Travel and accommodation	Travel and accommodation to be paid for at source by delegates.
Fees	London: £6,250.00 (Excl. VAT) per delegate for 2 weeks. Dubai: $8,500.00 (Excl. VAT) per delegate for 2 weeks. Kigali: $8,500.00 (Excl. VAT) per delegate for 2 weeks