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The Blue Economy Begins with Understanding Our Resources and Our People

Kerala’s Blue Economy: From Vision to Sustainable Action

The two day symposium provides a platform for discussions on Kerala’s marine, coastal and backwater resources, with particular attention to opportunities, innovation, livelihoods and sustainable development.

CHERTHALA, KERALA, September 25, 2026: The Vembanad Dialogues: Global Symposium on Keralam’s Blue Economy brought together scientists, academics, policymakers, industry representatives, community leaders and other stakeholders at Naipunnya School of Management, Cherthala, to discuss the opportunities and challenges before Kerala’s emerging Blue Economy. The session was moderated by Dr. Jacob George C, while Dr. P. Shinoj, Principal Scientist at the ICAR Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, served as the resource person and presented his perspective on Kerala’s Blue Economy, its policy vision and the need for sustainable development.

Blue Economy can help Kerala build a developed economy

Blue Economy conference in Cherthala, MLA P. Prasad stressed the importance of ensuring that the transition towards carbon neutrality also creates tangible benefits for farmers.

Cherthala: Kerala can transform itself into a developed economy by bringing together its knowledge, human resources and natural advantages through innovative ideas and collaborative action. The Blue Economy offers a significant opportunity in this regard, particularly by connecting the potential of the State’s coastal and marine resources with sustainable livelihoods and new economic opportunities.

Speaking at a Blue Economy conference in Cherthala, MLA P. Prasad stressed the importance of ensuring that the transition towards carbon neutrality also creates tangible benefits for farmers. Farmers who contribute to carbon sequestration, soil conservation and environmentally sustainable agricultural practices should be able to derive economic value from those contributions, he said.