This month our Executive Chairman, Douglas Hansen-Luke, Managing Director, Ed Phillips and Director of Investor Relations and Strategic Partnerships, Jessica Hill had the privilege of attending the Blue Economy and Finance Forum in Monaco. Organised as a special event for the United Nations Ocean Conference, BEFF brought together global leaders, innovators, and financiers to address the urgent need for sustainable investment in our oceans.
The forum highlighted the significant role of a regenerative and sustainable blue economy in preserving marine ecosystems while fostering economic growth. With the OECD projecting the ocean’s economic value to surpass $3 trillion by 2030, the discussions centred on aligning financial strategies with environmental stewardship.
Key highlights included:
Insights from HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco, HRH Prince William, and President Emmanuel Macron on the geopolitical significance of ocean conservation.
Discussions led by Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank, on integrating sustainable finance into global economic frameworks.
Showcases of innovative solutions - highlighting cutting-edge technologies and financing mechanisms for sustainable maritime industries.
At Future Planet Capital, we value the importance of private investment and innovation, to help solve global economic and environmental challenges profitably. In particular, our Blue Ocean Mandate, in partnership with the Constitutional Reserve Fund of Monaco, focuses on the intersection between climate change, sustainable growth and protection of the world’s oceans, backing companies to create a productive, circular, and sustainable Blue Economy, for long-term positive impact.
Thank you to the Government of Monaco, the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation and the Institut océanographique de Monaco for providing a powerful platform to further explore opportunities to propel ocean action, driving meaningful and sustainable change for the world.
