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The concept of a Blue Economy has been evolving across the world and within many institutions. There is no single, universally accepted definition.
In Timor-Leste, a concept has been adopted that supports a shift in the country’s development model by placing the sea—an integral feature of Timorese identity—at the heart of income generation, prosperity, and the strengthening of the nation’s social, cultural and environmental values, in a fair and equitable way. This approach also embraces climate-change mitigation and adaptation.
Timor-Leste’s adopted definition:
A set of integrated policies and actions that, with a focus on the sea, support the country’s economic and social development, based on sound environmental practices, in a diversified, sustainable and inclusive manner, while ensuring the long-term balance of marine ecosystems and resources.
This concept encompasses three main pillars:
Based on the Blue Economy concept adopted for Timor-Leste, the Government has defined a vision, an objective and a mission.
Investing in the growth of coastal, marine and maritime sectors will secure sustainable and inclusive development for all Timorese while fostering a healthy ocean grounded in scientific knowledge.
To design and implement integrated, strategic policies and initiatives—drawing on both scientific and community knowledge—that transforms Timor-Leste’s maritime and coastal area, under Timorese jurisdiction, into a source of sustainable and inclusive economic, social and environmental opportunities.
To promote the knowledge, protection, conservation and sustainable use of marine and coastal natural resources, nationally and internationally, to achieve the dual goals of: resilience to climate change and economic, social and environmental development for present and future generations.
(TASI is an acronym formed from the Tetum words “Timor, Azul, Sustentável e Inovador”)
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