Blue Economy Innovation for Sustainable Tourism and Climate Resilience

As nations grapple with climate change, biodiversity loss, and widening inequality, the world's oceans and coastlines are being rethought not as backdrops to development but as central to it. The blue economy has emerged as a guiding framework for this shift, tying economic growth to the health of marine ecosystems and the well-being of the communities that depend on them. At the same time, tourism has grown into one of the most direct links between coastal economies and the natural and cultural heritage they rely on. While ocean-based tourism offers real opportunities for livelihoods, conservation, and community resilience, realizing that potential requires more than economic ambition alone. It calls for intentional governance, technological innovation, and inclusive planning that allow coastal and island communities to thrive alongside a changing climate. Blue Economy Innovation for Sustainable Tourism and Climate Resilience examines how ocean-based economic development, tourism, environmental governance, and community participation intersect across diverse regional contexts spanning Asia, Australia, Europe, and Small Island Developing States. By connecting ecological conservation, technological innovation, and inclusive governance with equitable economic opportunity, this book provides valuable insights into building resilient blue economies, advancing the Sustainable Development Goals, and supporting communities on the frontlines of climate change. Covering topics such as aquaculture, coastal heritage, and small island economies, this book is an indispensable academic resource for graduate and doctoral students, tourism practitioners, destination managers, coastal planners, environmental technologists, data scientists, policymakers, and more.