The economic paradigms currently dominating the world are not
sustainable. The threats from climate change, exploitation-based
approaches to commerce, and the excess acquisition of resources
loom large as well as the possibility of military flare-ups.
Maintaining a balance between development and ecosystems,
aspirations for growth, and the need for sustainability is a
prescient challenge. The Indian Ocean Region (IOR) encompasses some
of the poorest countries in the world and those that will bear the
brunt of the negative impacts from climate change. This book
explores the immense potential of the IOR and how best to maintain
sustainable and responsible economic and strategic activities. The
combination of science, innovation, and entrepreneurship will
create a new blue economy business model, which has the potential
to transform society. Based on critical analysis of the model and
its practical applications, including risks as well as
opportunities, the topics discussed range from food security,
energy, and resilience to climate change, trade and investments,
and improved maritime connectivity to tourism, poverty alleviation,
and socioeconomic growth, encompassing a wide range of interests
and expertise. FEATURES Examines the geo-politics, geo-resources,
and geo-hazards of the IOR and identifies opportunities and methods
to achieve success Covers a detailed assessment of available
resources (fisheries, minerals, energy), threats such as pollution
(plastic, acoustic, carbon, bio-invasion), geo-politics (maritime
security, military invasion), and strategic vision (determining
carrying capacity, ethical governance, and responsible ecosystem)
of the Indian Ocean Analyzes the economics of the blue economy, the
global scenario including the Pacific and Caribbean islands, and
the aspect of the Chinese geo-political invasion in the Indian
Ocean Inspires entrepreneurs to adopt new ways of creating economic
benefits, reducing energy use, and increasing revenue while
simultaneously helping the communities involved Discusses the
threat and security perspectives of the IOR and the collective
responsibility for a sustainable use of resources Crossing a wide
range of interests and expertise, this book explores topics and
ideas that will be essential to researchers and professionals in
marine sciences, economics, business, geography, and political
sciences. Graduate students in the same fields as well as any and
all organizations that maintain a presence in the IOR will likewise
find this book to be a valuable resource.
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