The Impact of the Blue Economy on Sustainable Development

Abstract

The blue economy represents a strategic opportunity for developing countries to achieve sustainable development through the sustainable use of marine resources. This paper reviews the experiences of several countries (Indonesia, Singapore, Kenya, Bangladesh), highlighting effective policies, environmental challenges, and economic outcomes. It concludes by proposing a framework for adopting the blue economy in Arab coastal countries. The study also used a questionnaire to collect data and analyze results, allowing researchers to assess the economic impact of the blue economy on sustainable development in Libya (Tobruk as a case study) The results showed that most of the historical answers were statistically at the 0.05 level of significance, which reliably reflects the results, and the possibility of recording them to the community. Because of these results, many measures can be taken to enhance environmental awareness in society.

There is a high level of awareness about the blue economy among respondents (86.8%. The top challenges identified are lack of funding and awareness, followed by marine pollution and infrastructure issues.