Blue Economy Innovation for Sustainable Tourism and Climate Resilience (Hardcover)

As nations grapple with climate change, biodiversity loss, and widening inequality, the world's oceans and coastlines are being rethought not as backdrops to development but as central to it. The blue economy has emerged as a guiding framework for this shift, tying economic growth to the health of marine ecosystems and the well-being of the communities that depend on them. At the same time, tourism has grown into one of the most direct links between coastal economies and the natural and cultural heritage they rely on. While ocean-based tourism offers real opportunities for livelihoods, conservation, and community resilience, realizing that potential requires more than economic ambition alone. It calls for intentional governance, technological innovation, and inclusive planning that allow coastal and island communities to thrive alongside a changing climate. Blue Economy Innovation for Sustainable Tourism and Climate Resilience examines how ocean-based economic development, tourism, environmental governance, and community participation intersect across diverse regional contexts spanning Asia, Australia, Europe, and Small Island Developing States. By connecting ecological conservation, technological innovation, and inclusive governance with equitable economic opportunity, this book provides valuable insights into building resilient blue economies, advancing the Sustainable Development Goals, and supporting communities on the frontlines of climate change. Covering topics such as aquaculture, coastal heritage, and small island economies, this book is an indispensable academic resource for graduate and doctoral students, tourism practitioners, destination managers, coastal planners, environmental technologists, data scientists, policymakers, and more.

Anita Medhekar is a senior lecturer in economics and holds a PhD from Deakin University, Australia. She has completed her double master's in education and pure Economics from Pune University and University of New England, Australia. She has taught at undergraduate and post graduate levels in India, Indonesia, and Australia and has more than 30 years of teaching and research experience. Currently, she is teaching at Central Queensland University, Australia. Her research interests are in applied International Trade, Tourism Economics, Health Economics, Gender and Development Economics, Asia-Pacific Economies, Public Finance, South-Asia, Australian Economy, Bilateral Trade and Development for Peace, Supply Chains, Public Policy, and Public-Private Partnerships. She has presented papers at numerous international conferences and received best research paper awards. Anita has numerous refereed publications in journals, conference proceedings, with edited books, and book chapters to her credit

Mallika Roy is an associate professor (study leave) at the Department of Economics, University of Chittagong, Bangladesh. Currently, she is a research student (PhD scholar) at Central Queensland University Australia. She was a research fellow and teaching assistant at the Department of Economics and Finance of the City University of Hong Kong. She achieved the Prestigious 'Prime Minister Gold Medal' Award in Bangladesh for her scholastic academic results. Her research interests include Macroeconomics, Economic Growth and Development. She has a teaching experience of above 12 years. She has worked in Islamia University College and BGC Trust University Bangladesh as a lecturer. After joining the University of Chittagong, she worked at the University of Professional (BUP) Bangladesh, Premier University and BGC Trust University Bangladesh as an adjunct faculty. She published many of her research papers in national and international journals. She also published several newspaper articles.