Blue Economy Lab

Q. What is the role of the Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary Officers in Blue Economy partnerships?

A: As a liaison, the Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary Officer may catalyze partnerships between the Coast Guard and universities and community leaders to support the blue economy. This includes identifying opportunities for collaboration, facilitating communication and cooperation, and ensuring that the needs of both parties are met.

Q. What are the aims of these Blue Economy initiatives and partnerships?

A: The Philippine Coast Guard actively takes part in Blue Economy initiatives and partnerships to engage academics, researchers and scholars, fisherfolk communities, maritime practitioners, and other stakeholders in raising a well-grounded national maritime awareness and sense of duty in the protection and management of various maritime resources through facilitating inclusive dialog on maritime issues; conducting participatory studies or research on maritime law enforcement, maritime safety, and maritime environmental protection; and mobilizing further Blue Economy partnerships to encourage participatory and inter-disciplinary approaches in addressing development challenges in the Blue Economy.