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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. 

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The Ocean: an essential pillar of planetary life | Deutsche wealth management services

PERSPECTIVES Special

The Ocean: an essential pillar of planetary life

In this publication, we take a close look at the environmental benefits we gain from the marine environment, the definition of a Sustainable Blue Economy, development areas and problems and how we can help finance sustainable maritime nature-based projects.

Jun 08, 2023

Mangroves: why they need protection | Deutsche wealth management services

CIO Nature Series

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

ocean’s natural capital | The blue economy

PERSPECTIVES Special

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

CIO Special Coastlines In Crisis

PERSPECTIVES Special

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

Biodiversity | Blue economy report

PERSPECTIVES Special

Understanding the blue economy

In this special report we look at what exactly the blue economy is, and why it remains crucial for biodiversity and the sustainability of global economic development.

Nov 10, 2020

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Understanding our oceans: Deutsche Bank eDNA testing programme reaches Alaska

Deutsche Bank’s eDNA testing programme continues, giving new insights on marine life around the world.

May 23, 2025

mob what is blue economy

Apr 24, 2025

blue economy hub

Sustainable blue economy insights

A healthy ocean is central to our planet's future. At Deutsche Bank, we are committed to playing our part in building a sustainable blue economy.

Apr 02, 2025

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Future Fundamentals podcast

Putting nature on the balance sheet

In our Future Fundamentals podcast, Naoko Ishii, Executive Vice President of the University of Tokyo and Director of the Center for Global Commons, and Markus Müller, our Chief Investment Officer for Sustainability, discuss putting nature on the balance sheet and how to build a coordinated financial response to this global challenge.

Feb 11, 2025

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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.

Feb 11, 2025

Jan 30, 2025

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The Sustainable Blue Economy

What is the blue economy?

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