Our oceans: A deep dive on the Blue Economy

Join us for this special lecture on the Blue Economy from Director of the Centre for Blue Governance, Professor Pierre Failler.

Speaker biography

Professor Pierre Failler is Professor of Economics in the Faculty of Business and Law and Director of the Centre for Blue Governance at the University of Portsmouth.

He specialises in development economics, particularly environmental or ecological economics, and explores the interfaces between the use of natural resources and the development of countries.

Pierre’s particular area of expertise is the ‘Blue Economy’ — the sustainable use of oceans and coastlines for economic growth while preserving the health of ecosystems. He investigates how developing countries can benefit from the use of natural resources in a sustainable way, and, importantly, how to place a monetary value on the protection of the natural environment. His research helps countries to develop sustainably. It informs the implementation of policies that favour environmental protection while providing economic and social benefits. In this line of work, Pierre coordinates complex research projects with multidisciplinary teams in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and the Pacific region, working in collaboration with national research institutions, universities and policymakers.

This event will be chaired by Dr Maria Garcia. Maria is Head of the Department of Politics, Languages and International Studies at the University of Bath.

This event is part of ‘Our oceans: A deep dive‘ – a new public event series seeking to address the role our oceans can play in our collective action to reach net zero.

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