Expert views
Our in house experts and guest contributors regularly produce content designed to clarify what must done to preserve our ocean, and opportunities in this presents
Jargon-busting series
What is the blue economy?
The sustainable blue economy refers to all economic activity linked to the ocean that takes place within a framework designed to protect the environment, conserve natural resources and allow for equitable development.
Ocean champions raising awareness of the ocean
From athletes to philanthropists to ocean advocates, we share an ambition to raise awareness on how to protect the ocean.
Feature article
eDNA: measuring ocean biodiversity
We’re always looking for ways to connect our partners and raise awareness of things we know our clients care about. Together with our partners, we track biodiversity in our ocean in this eDNA project initiative.
CIO Special
New Blue Perspectives: Monitoring Ocean Biodiversity
In this report, we describe initial findings from our research project to monitor ocean biodiversity. Working with our partners, we used environmental DNA (eDNA) techniques to analyse ocean water samples.
The ocean needs our help. New business startups are revolutionizing the blue economy while conserving the ocean. With ground-breaking innovations and technologies, ocean start-ups are creating new opportunities for investment.
CIO report library
Our Chief Investment Office (CIO) publishes thought leadership on challenges facing the ocean, and how these long-term trends could affect the world and investment portfolios.
In Expert Views section, explore our range of feature articles, podcasts and event highlights on nature-based solutions, the circular economy, and achieving a positive ocean impact and more.
The sustainable blue economy
An ocean journey
We are on a journey to raise awareness about the importance of the ocean to the global economy and life on earth. Our focus on the ocean has shaped our research and deepened our understanding of the links between nature and the economy.
Event report
The metrics that matter: investing in the sustainable blue economy
At the Economist’s 11th annual World Ocean Summit, we hosted a "How To" session aimed at creating a set of action points and practical takeaways for individuals and organisations committed to restoring ocean health.
Future Fundamentals podcast
Investing in the Blue Economy: a blueprint for action
In our Future Fundamentals podcast, Karen Sack, of ORRAA, and Markus Müller, our Chief Investment Officer for ESG, take a deep dive into the sustainable blue economy.
Expert View
The 2024 Economist Impact World Ocean Summit
Our CIO for ESG, Markus Müller, addressed some of the world's leading ocean thinkers, investors and advocates at this event in Lisbon designed to drive progress towards a sustainable blue economy.
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Report library
Our in house experts and guest contributors regularly produce content designed to clarify what must done to preserve our ocean, and opportunities in this presents
CIO Special report
U.S. Election: America goes to the polls
As we inch closer to the U.S. presidential election, our new CIO Special explores the current state of the political landscape, key issues and policies that continue to shape the narrative for the race and its potential impact on a range of sectors for equity investors.
CIO Special report
Decarbonizing portfolios: 10 key factors
Portfolio decarbonization will become an increasingly important topic. Investors need to understand the key issues involved.
CIO Special report
Circular materials use: the need for change
In this CIO Special report we examine what’s driving Earth Overshoot Day and where innovation is offering hope for our planet's future.
CIO Special report
Investing in EU carbon markets: where now?
Carbon markets are likely to play a major role in promoting sustainability and innovation, offering new opportunities for investors and policymakers alike.
CIO Special report
“Second-round“ effects: French shift from right to left in final ballot
With the French election resulting in a hung parliament, we discuss three possible political scenarios and their investment implications.
CIO Special report
UK assets: election results should help not hinder
After Labour’s victory, the prospect of policy stability and cyclical growth will make UK assets worth a second look. We outline investment implications.
CIO Special report
Energy transition: investment perspective
The renewable energy sector is experiencing remarkable growth. However, this rapid expansion faces challenges. In this report, we explain why the renewable energy sector’s trajectory remains positive.
CIO Special report
China: strong support for the property sector
China announced more measures to support the property sector at a national government meeting on May 17. The stimulus measures come at a time when China’s property sector continues to weaken with price declines and lower transaction volumes.
Entrepreneurship in the sustainable blue economy
Our in house experts and guest contributors regularly produce content designed to clarify what must done to preserve our ocean, and opportunities in this presents
CIO Special report
U.S. Election: America goes to the polls
As we inch closer to the U.S. presidential election, our new CIO Special explores the current state of the political landscape, key issues and policies that continue to shape the narrative for the race and its potential impact on a range of sectors for equity investors.
CIO Special report
Decarbonizing portfolios: 10 key factors
Portfolio decarbonization will become an increasingly important topic. Investors need to understand the key issues involved.
CIO Special report
Circular materials use: the need for change
In this CIO Special report we examine what’s driving Earth Overshoot Day and where innovation is offering hope for our planet's future.
CIO Special report
Investing in EU carbon markets: where now?
Carbon markets are likely to play a major role in promoting sustainability and innovation, offering new opportunities for investors and policymakers alike.
CIO Special report
“Second-round“ effects: French shift from right to left in final ballot
With the French election resulting in a hung parliament, we discuss three possible political scenarios and their investment implications.
CIO Special report
UK assets: election results should help not hinder
After Labour’s victory, the prospect of policy stability and cyclical growth will make UK assets worth a second look. We outline investment implications.
CIO Special report
Energy transition: investment perspective
The renewable energy sector is experiencing remarkable growth. However, this rapid expansion faces challenges. In this report, we explain why the renewable energy sector’s trajectory remains positive.
CIO Special report
China: strong support for the property sector
China announced more measures to support the property sector at a national government meeting on May 17. The stimulus measures come at a time when China’s property sector continues to weaken with price declines and lower transaction volumes.
CIO Special report
BoE’s path to lower rates: what’s next?
The Bank of England (BoE) maintained its key interest rate at 5.25% for the sixth consecutive meeting last Thursday. Signals from the Monetary Policy Council (MPC) indicate a potential rate cut as early as June 20, however.
CIO Special report
Spain, moving forward
This CIO Special addresses Spain’s recent positive economic performance, its fiscal balance situation and the prospects for Spanish debt & equity assets.
CIO Special report
China: growth key to market upside
The recent positive performance by Chinese equities has been mainly driven by a modest improvement in macroeconomic data.
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Our in house experts and guest contributors regularly produce content designed to clarify what must done to preserve our ocean, and opportunities in this presents
CIO Special report
U.S. Election: America goes to the polls
As we inch closer to the U.S. presidential election, our new CIO Special explores the current state of the political landscape, key issues and policies that continue to shape the narrative for the race and its potential impact on a range of sectors for equity investors.
CIO Special report
Decarbonizing portfolios: 10 key factors
Portfolio decarbonization will become an increasingly important topic. Investors need to understand the key issues involved.
CIO Special report
Circular materials use: the need for change
In this CIO Special report we examine what’s driving Earth Overshoot Day and where innovation is offering hope for our planet's future.
CIO Special report
Investing in EU carbon markets: where now?
Carbon markets are likely to play a major role in promoting sustainability and innovation, offering new opportunities for investors and policymakers alike.
CIO Special report
“Second-round“ effects: French shift from right to left in final ballot
With the French election resulting in a hung parliament, we discuss three possible political scenarios and their investment implications.
CIO Special report
UK assets: election results should help not hinder
After Labour’s victory, the prospect of policy stability and cyclical growth will make UK assets worth a second look. We outline investment implications.
CIO Special report
Energy transition: investment perspective
The renewable energy sector is experiencing remarkable growth. However, this rapid expansion faces challenges. In this report, we explain why the renewable energy sector’s trajectory remains positive.
CIO Special report
China: strong support for the property sector
China announced more measures to support the property sector at a national government meeting on May 17. The stimulus measures come at a time when China’s property sector continues to weaken with price declines and lower transaction volumes.
CIO Special report
BoE’s path to lower rates: what’s next?
The Bank of England (BoE) maintained its key interest rate at 5.25% for the sixth consecutive meeting last Thursday. Signals from the Monetary Policy Council (MPC) indicate a potential rate cut as early as June 20, however.
CIO Special report
Spain, moving forward
This CIO Special addresses Spain’s recent positive economic performance, its fiscal balance situation and the prospects for Spanish debt & equity assets.
CIO Special report
China: growth key to market upside
The recent positive performance by Chinese equities has been mainly driven by a modest improvement in macroeconomic data.
Show more
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