Development Of Blue Economy Under A Secure And Sustainable Environment – A Shared Future For The Western Indian Ocean Region (Wior)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Foreword 1
Preface 2
List of Abbreviations 3
Keynote
Kitach Lim
4
A Portfolio of Opportunities from the Sea
Dr. Gunter Pauli, Japan
5
Development of Blue Economy under a Secure and Sustainable Environment – a Shared Future for Western Indian Ocean Region (WIOR)
Sardar Masood Khan, Pakistan
6
Geo-Strategic Environment in IOR – Opportunities for Developing Countries
Senator Sherry Rehman, Pakistan
7
Effective Mechanism for Enhancing Regional Maritime Security in the Western Indian Ocean
Vice Admiral Samuel Paparo, Commander US-NF Central Command, USA
8
Challenges of Maritime Security and Future Course of Actions for Regional Navies
Rear Admiral YMGB Jayathilake RSP USP, Srilanka
9
Emerging Geostrategic  Environment and Indo-Pacific Strategy: A Critical Analysis
Dr. Zafar Nawaz Jaspal, Pakistan
10
Unfolding Black & White of China’s BRI in Indian Ocean: Narratives, Perceptions and Public Diplomacy
Dr. Nong Hong, China
11
Pakistan Navy’s Contributions for Maritime Security and Regional Stability in the Western Indian Ocean
Vice Admiral Faisal Rasul Lodhi HI(M), Pakistan
12
Maritime Security Perspectives of the Turkish Naval Forces
Rear Admiral (LH) Murat DINCMAN ,Turkey
13
Maritime Potential of Pakistan – Opportunities for Capitalizing on Blue Economy
Kamran Nasir, Pakistan
14
Private Sector’s Engagement in the Shipping Industry of Pakistan
Khurram Mirza, Pakistan
15
Maritime Research Training and Education
Dr. Michael Ekow, Naghmana Zafar – Sweden, Pakistan
16
Some Insights from the London Insurance Market
Neil Roberts, United Kingdom
17
Significance of Building Strategic Partnerships for Socio –Economic in the Indian Ocean Region
Senator Mushahid Hussain Syed, Pakistan
18
The Roles of Navies and Coast Guards in the South China Sea Disputes takeaways for Western Indian Ocean Region
Mayor Laut (P) Dedi Gunawan Widyatmoko, S.E., M.M.Pol, Indonesia
19
Nigeria’s Blue Economy Potentials for Sustainable Development in the Gulf of Guinea
Rear Admiral Ibikunle Taiwo Olaiya, Nigeria
20
The Tripolar Great Game: Competition, Cooperation or Acute Confrontation
Dr. Huma Baqai, Pakistan
21
Sustainable Livelihoods of Coastal Communities in Indus Delta: A WWF-Pakistan Model
Dr .Tahir Rasheed, Altaaf Hussain Sheikh & Sad ul Islam, Pakistan
22
Blue Economy and Secure Conducive Environment in Western Indian Ocean
Vice Admiral (R) Iftikhar Ahmed Rao HI(M), Pakistan
23
List of contributors 24
Executive Summary – IMC 2021 25

The concept of Blue Economy is based upon developing ocean based industries, the capacity for employment creation and revenue generation from seas.  The potential of blue-growth in terms of addressing global challenges such as energy, environmental/ marine pollution, climate change and food security, has brought it high on national as well regional agendas.  The Western Indian Ocean (WIO) states have traditional bondage with respect to maritime trade apart from cultural, political and other common areas of interests.  These shared areas can provide impetus for a common future of maritime collaboration under a secure environment for the nations of Western Indian Ocean.  Some of the major opportunities in the region like exploration of off shore energy resources, the growing trade connectivity with China and other landlocked countries through BRI and presence of marine resources provide the regional states tremendous opportunities for collective economic development.

Forgoing in view, the publication of this book is focused on analyzing various facets of ocean economy, the challenges that are faced with respect to its peaceful development and the imperatives of maritime security while identifying areas of collaboration for achieving common goals of maritime prosperity and security in the region. We are grateful to all the contributors for their support and co-operation. We wish and hope that this publication will be a significant addition into maritime literature.

Ali Abbas is the Director of National Institute of Maritime Affairs at Bahria University, Karachi.

Naghmana Zafar is a senior research fellow of National Institute of Maritime Affairs at Bahria University, Karachi.