Blue Sustainable Development

LEARNING OUTCOMES

 Students should

• should integrate science, economics, and socio-economic factors in proposing solutions for community development and marine ecosystem conservation.
• gain foundational knowledge in environmental economics, focusing on how economic principles apply to the ocean and its resources.
• understand and appreciate the concept of ecosystem services, recognizing how these services contribute to sustainable development and human well-being.
• acquire knowledge about the various sectors of blue growth, including fisheries, aquaculture, sustainable tourism, biotechnology, and marine energy, understanding their roles and impacts in sustainable development.
• learn and apply conservation management techniques that combine protection, innovative and sustainable finance models, and active stakeholder engagement to effectively manage marine resources.
• understand and apply principles of marine spatial planning to balance ecological, economic, and social objectives
• develop and demonstrate effective communication skills by articulating complex concepts both verbally and in written forms, including in examination and workshop presentations.

INSTRUCTORS

• Christophe Mocquet (Université Côte d'Azur), module coordinator
• Denis Boissin (SKEMA Business School)
• Marie-Yasmine Dechraoui Bottein (ECOSEAS, Université Côte d'Azur)
• Timothée Cook (Blue Seeds)
• Guillaume Le Port (Blue Seeds)
• Mandy Lombard (Nelson Mandela University, South Africa)
• Professional guest speakers (panels)