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The programme for COTE 2026 will bring together research, policy perspectives, and stakeholder discussions around the conference theme:<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cExploring New Opportunities for the Blue, Green and Orange Economy in the Caribbean and SIDS for Sustainable Development.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n The agenda will explore six broad thematic areas:<\/span><\/p>\n Geopolitical and Economic Shifts<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Examining changes in the global economic and geopolitical environment and their implications for Caribbean economies and Small Island Developing States.<\/span><\/p>\n Environmental and Climate Challenges<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Exploring the economic implications of climate change and environmental pressures, as well as opportunities for building resilience and supporting sustainable development.<\/span><\/p>\n Social and Demographic Trends<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Considering how demographic change, social transformation, human capital, migration, and related trends are shaping the region’s economic and development prospects.<\/span><\/p>\n The Blue Economy: Where Did the Buccoo Go?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Exploring opportunities to sustainably harness marine and coastal resources, including tourism, fisheries, maritime activities, and other aspects of the Blue Economy.<\/span><\/p>\n The Green Economy: What’s Your Footprint?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Examining the transition towards more sustainable and environmentally responsible economic activity, including energy, production, consumption, and climate-conscious development.<\/span><\/p>\n The Orange Economy: The Multiplier of Machel<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Exploring the contribution of culture, creativity, the arts, entertainment, and related industries to economic growth, employment, innovation, and development.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The programme for COTE 2026 will bring together research, policy perspectives, and stakeholder discussions around the conference theme: \u201cExploring New Opportunities for the Blue, Green and Orange Economy in the Caribbean and SIDS for Sustainable Development.\u201d The agenda will explore six broad thematic areas: Geopolitical and Economic Shifts Examining changes in the global economic and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-25","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\r\n