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The wide-ranging initiatives that have taken place at the global, regional, communication on the subject with civil society, to address several areas of know-
and local levels around the theme of seas and oceans are well-known. In ledge, namely: Geology, Meteorology, Oceanography, Biology, Engineering, Law,
2015, world leaders met at UN Headquarters and decided on a plan of ac- Administration, Economics, Tourism, Political Science and International Relations.
tion to eradicate poverty, protect the planet and ensure that people achieve The vision that guides this work, therefore, seeks to give visibility to the Blue
peace and prosperity. This meeting culminated in the 2030 Agenda, com- Economy and to the elements that will contribute to the increase of the so-
posed of a set of 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). SDG Number -called Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the sea, based on initial studies on
14, in particular, establishes the commitment to conserve and sustainably the importance of measuring, in a continuous and systematic way, such an
use the oceans, seas and marine resources.
index. Thus, the objective is that this understanding can have a positive im-
The year 2021 marked the beginning of the Decade of Ocean Science for pact on the economic, institutional, infrastructure, environmental and social
Sustainable Development (2021-2030), also called “the Ocean Decade”, axes of the Federal Development Strategy for Brazil, from 2020 to 2031, es-
proposed by the United Nations on December 5, 2017. This initiative is tablished by Decree Number 10.531/2020, in such a way that the sea is seen
part of Agenda 2030, promoting scientific and technological advances as an important ally to overcome the various national challenges stipulated in
to achieve an ocean that is clean, healthy and resilient, predictable, safe, the aforementioned strategy.
sustainable and productive, transparent and accessible, known and appre- Based on the points mentioned, it is opportune to share some questions with
ciated by everyone.
our readers: how can we stimulate the competitiveness of the Brazilian eco-
The Directorate-General for Navigation (DGN), created in 1968, is a Sectoral nomy not only in the traditional sectors of the Economy of the Sea, but also
Management Body of the Brazilian Navy and acts as a link to the Maritime in the sectors that have emerged in the context of the Blue Economy? What
Power, with a view to maintaining a strong dialogue with the maritime com- are the economic opportunities arising from the promotion of the Blue Eco-
munity. The DGN presents several important actions, focused on the Amazônia nomy? How can Brazil transition to a Blue Economy perspective? What policy
Azul (Blue Amazon), with regard to maritime activities, navigation safety, safe- actions are needed to accelerate this transition? Such provocations are not
guarding human life at sea and in inland waters, preventing water pollution by restricted to the Brazilian reality, many countries are imbued with the same
vessels and support facilities, studying hydrography, oceanography and marine reflections outlined here.
meteorology, in order to contribute to the development of the Blue Economy It should also be noted that the present work does not intend to exhaust the
and in support of the country’s foreign policy.
theme, addressing all issues related to the Blue Economy. However, this scien-
In this sense, the DGN, through its Advice on Marine Spaces and Maritime tific production is intended to offer a strong contribution to the analysis of
Mentality, coordinated this unprecedented scientific work, entitled Blue Eco- fundamental issues for the Brazilian maritime context.
nomy: vector for the development of Brazil. This book was conceived in order Finally, the objective is that this book traces its paths towards a relevant edu-
to emphasize the relevance of the Blue Economy for the country. It is supported cational instrument, to constitute an academic reference in the scope of natio-
by four renowned scientists, responsible for scientific coordination, and a body nal education, with biases applied to the development of the Brazilian maritime
of eighty-three authors, spread across the different regions of the country and mentality, as well as to spot opportunities in the International economic scenario.
different institutions. Furthermore, it is aligned with the ideology of promoting
civic awareness about the essential role that the oceans play in the planet’s I wish you an excellent read!
balance, which is at the heart of the “Ocean Culture for All” program of the “Brazil’s future is at sea”.
Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO.
WLADMILSON BORGES DE AGUIAR
Thus, it is established that this publication presents data and paths for the sustai- Fleet Admiral
nable use of the potential of the Brazilian Blue Economy and provides objective Director-General of Navigation
