Asia is playing a leadership role in shaping the future of the global ocean economy. Home to the world's busiest maritime trade routes, a rapidly expanding offshore renewable energy sector, the largest fisheries and aquaculture industries, and dynamic coastal economies, the region is uniquely positioned to lead the transition towards a regenerative and resilient ocean economy.
Across Asia, businesses are already pioneering innovative approaches that restore marine ecosystems, strengthen coastal livelihoods, and create long-term economic value. The challenge is no longer demonstrating what is possible, but creating the conditions to scale these solutions across sectors and geographies. This will require investment, enabling policy, market incentives, and stronger collaboration between business, finance, government, and communities.
This session brings together leaders to explore how Asia can strengthen its leadership in scaling regenerative ocean businesses. Through an interactive dialogue, participants will identify the key enabling conditions — including finance, policy, partnerships, and market mechanisms — needed to move regenerative solutions from pilots to scale. Ultimately, the session seeks to mobilize partnerships and define a shared set of priority actions and practical opportunities for collective action to advance these efforts across the region.
