Blue Economy
A green economy targets improving human wellbeing and social equity while significantly reducing environmental risks and ecological scarcities. The federal government has prioritised sustainable development that balances economic and environmental concerns.
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. Accordingly, the House will:
a. Legislate on sustainable development to enhance the “Green Economy” by prohibiting harmful agricultural practices such as bush burning and push for a ban on the use of agrochemicals that are harmful to the soil and poisonous for human and animal consumption.
b. Legislate on Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) to designate areas for specific activities, such as fishing, shipping and conservation. This helps reduce conflicts and ensures sustainable use of marine resources.
c. Legislate/oversee regulations and quotas to prevent overfishing, combat Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing, and promote sustainable fishing practices.
d. Adopt legislative measures to support research and development in blue technologies, such as ocean monitoring systems, sustainable fishing gear, and offshore renewable energy.
e. Support the development of a National Policy on Organic Agriculture in a consultative manner along with all relevant stakeholders.
f. Encourage the Executive to develop a comprehensive National Blue Economy Strategy that outlines goals, priorities, and actions for sustainable development and growth in the blue economy sector.