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Sustainable blue economy insights

Explore our dedicated events, podcasts and special reports published by our Chief Investment Office (CIO) with a focus on creating a sustainable blue economy.

A healthy ocean is central to our planet’s future. As global lead banking partner of the Ocean Risk and Resilience Action Alliance (ORRAA), we are committed to playing our part in building a sustainable blue economy.

 

Our in-house experts and guest contributors regularly produce events and content designed to clarify what must be done to preserve our ocean, and the opportunities this presents.

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Feature article

Jean-Michel Cousteau: choose life

Jean-Michel Cousteau, the French ocean explorer, film maker, educationalist, philanthropist and founder of the Ocean Futures Society, talks about connecting with people globally to make a difference; and about his celebrated father, Jacques Cousteau.

Jan. 30, 2023


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CIO Special report

Mangroves: why they need protection

Mangroves are highly important for biodiversity and play a crucial role as nature-based solutions to mitigate the effects of climate change, even though they make up less than 1% of all tropical forests worldwide.

Jan. 24, 2023


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The sustainable blue economy

The DB x ORRAA Ocean Conference 2022

Co-hosted by Deutsche Bank and the Ocean Risk and Resilience Action Alliance (ORRAA), the DB x ORRAA Ocean Conference aimed to to demystify the sustainable blue economy and show how private capital can help achieve positive ocean impact at scale.

Dec. 21, 2022


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Event video

Philanthropy and ocean finance

Watch a full replay of our event discussing the Deutsche Bank Ocean Resilience Philanthropy Fund and philanthropy’s key role in ocean finance.

Nov. 17, 2022


The Future Climate Coral Bank: Impact report, October 2022

The sustainable blue economy

The Future Climate Coral Bank: Impact report, October 2022

Our report describes the results of Phase I of the Future Climate Coral Bank project, the first project supported by the Deutsche Bank Ocean Resilience Philanthropy Fund.

Oct. 25, 2022


Commodities, the energy transition and ESG portfolios | Deutsche wealth management services

CIO Special report

Commodities, the energy transition and ESG portfolios

Energy price volatility has had an obvious impact on ESG portfolios this year, but we also need to consider the longer-term dynamics around energy and commodity markets.

Oct. 19, 2022


Ensuring a sustainable blue economy

CIO Special report

Ensuring a sustainable blue economy

The Ocean provides key ecosystem services that are crucial for human wellbeing and the prosperity of the global economy. Learn more on how a sustainable blue economy could be implemented.

Oct. 14, 2022


Energy and Asia: future challenges | Deutsche wealth management services

CIO Special report

Energy and Asia: future challenges

Our CIO Special looks at the rapidly growing Asian energy market and how policymakers are trying to satisfy growing demand – while also reducing carbon emissions and improving energy security.

Oct. 13, 2022


India: on the cusp of energy transition | Deutsche wealth management services

CIO Special report

India: on the cusp of energy transition

In this CIO Special we look at the remarkable progress that India has achieved in its energy transition from fossil-fuel based sources to sustainable and green ones.

Sep. 23, 2022


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CIO Special report

Nature-based Solutions and the climate crisis

Nature-based Solutions (NbS) will help us tackle the climate crisis. But to fully harness their potential, we need a precise conceptual understanding of what they are and the benefits they provide.

Sep. 22, 2022


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CIO Special report

Corals: the rainforests of the sea

This introductory guide to the global threats facing coral reefs – and what we can do to reduce them – is part of our new CIO Nature Series providing insights on nature-based solutions to address climate impacts and foster adaptation efforts.

Jun. 24, 2022


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CIO Special report

Ocean finance: redefining the value chain

As we mark the UN’s World Oceans Day for 2022, we face major challenges in building a sustainable blue economy. This CIO Special, produced in collaboration with the Ocean Risk and Resilience Action Alliance (ORRAA), explains how the global financial sector will play an important role in finding solutions.

Jun. 08, 2022


Biodiversity: the new playing field for ESG assessment

CIO Special report

Biodiversity: the new playing field for ESG assessment

Our CIO Special looks at likely future trends in ESG assessment and why biodiversity will be an increasingly important consideration.

Mar. 21, 2022


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News feature

The Deutsche Bank Ocean Resilience Philanthropy Fund: Grant Advisory Council

The Grant Advisory Council is responsible for sourcing, reviewing and selecting grant recipients of the Deutsche Bank Ocean Resilience Philanthropy Fund.

Mar. 10, 2022


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News feature

Deutsche Bank Ocean Resilience Philanthropy Fund

The Deutsche Bank Ocean Resilience Philanthropy Fund enables philanthropists to collaborate with expert scientists on projects that use nature-based solutions to restore and conserve the ocean.

Feb. 14, 2022


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Feature article

Philanthropy: funding the future of ocean conservation and coral resilience

We are proud to announce the launch of the Deutsche Bank Ocean Resilience Philanthropy Fund, a new global philanthropic fund dedicated to ocean conservation and coastal resilience.

Nov. 05, 2021


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CIO Special report

Coastlines in crisis: key risks from rising oceans

Rising seas will compound other effects from climate change and ocean degradation. They will have major implications for the overall macroeconomic and policy outlook, and for investment.

Sep. 01, 2021


Water villas at the Conrad Maldives resort on Rangali Island, Maldives

The sustainable blue economy

Circle of influence: the Maldives' shift to a circular economy

The vulnerability of the Maldives to sea-level rises and pollution has brought about the early adoption of a circular economy, with its concept of zero waste. This sustainable approach is a key part of the blue economy and offers great opportunities for future innovation and business.

Aug. 17, 2021


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