Blue Economy and Finance Forum (BEFF) 2026
Thu, May 28
|Grimaldi Forum
PIP's Managing Director, Sarah Wan-Yau, and Director, Impact Investments & Strategy, Bernice Tang, attended the Blue Economy and Finance Forum, which brought together global leaders to discuss existing solutions to accelerate the transition to a sustainable and regenerative blue economy.
Time & Location
May 28, 2026, 8:00 AM GMT+2 – May 29, 2026, 5:00 PM GMT+2
Grimaldi Forum, 10 Av. Princesse Grace, 98000 Monaco
About the event
Protecting the ocean is a global responsibility, not only to preserve the planet’s largest carbon sink and diverse marine ecosystems, but also to support the livelihoods and economies that depend on it. For coastal nations, the ocean represents significant economic opportunities and a natural heritage. A sustainable and regenerative blue economy is essential to protect the ocean while fostering economic growth.
The OECD predicts the economic value of the ocean will surpass USD 3 trillion by 2030, making it the world’s fifth-largest economy. The ocean is crucial for global trade, food security, and the development of sustainable energy solutions such as offshore wind power and decarbonized maritime transport. Additionally, marine genetic resources present vast potential for sectors like medicine and agriculture. However, to realize this potential, international cooperation is needed to prevent resource depletion, slow ocean acidification, protect marine ecosystems, reduce overfishing, and curb ocean pollution. Ensuring fair access to…