POINT IAS

The Blue economy

The global population is expected to exceed 8 billion by 2030 will require 30% more water, 40% more energy and 50% more food. As per the estimates of the The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), the gross value added to global output from the oceans shall be ~ US$ 3.5 trillion in 2030 and shall support more than 40 million jobs.

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