Vice Admiral Chauhan says that our understanding of the blue economy is limited as it assume the ocean a sectoral.
Abstract: The conceptualization of the blue economy is rapidly evolving from a niche sub-sector to a central aspect of economic and ecological discourse. In this conversation, Pradeep Chauhan, Director General of the National Maritime Foundation, challenges conventional definitions and frameworks, offering a profound reorientation of how blue economy[1], ocean economy, and sustainability should be understood and governed. With compelling analogies, geopolitical insights, and nuanced critiques, Chauhan maps the trajectory of ocean governance, deep sea exploration, and Indo-Pacific regionalism. This dialogue urges a holistic and value-driven approach to oceanic engagement, situating the blue economy not as a subset, but as the foundational lens through which national and planetary futures must be viewed.
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