State of the Africa Blue Economy

Cover of State of the Africa Blue Economy report; African Union and UN logos; whale underwater.

State of the Africa Blue Economy

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State of the Africa Blue Economy

July 22, 2026

The report sets out ten priorities to accelerate the African Blue Economy Strategy (ABES) implementation in the 2025-2029 period, anchored in stronger blue governance, blended finance, robust blue accounting and data, inclusive livelihoods, regional integration through AfCFTA, and resilience-building anchored in healthy ecosystems.