A roadmap for sustaining marine minerals as the green economy transitions to the blue economy

Le Thanh Ha

Energy & Environment, 2025, vol. 36, issue 5, 2371-2399

Abstract: This study looks at the impact of green economy activities on marine mineral conservation, emphasizing the critical significance of circular processes in building a sustainable blue economy. The research assesses the long-term viability of European blue economies using six indicators, including the value provided by the extraction of petroleum and natural gas and support activities for mining and quarrying projects. Municipal trash generation per capita and the amount of biowaste in recycling are used to determine circular effectiveness. According to the findings, a robust green economy performance is critical for increasing the sustainability of Europe's blue economy between 2012 and 2019. The link between the green and blue economies is nonlinear, with positive benefits shown when the green economy exceeds a particular threshold. Furthermore, the study validates these findings by investigating the impact of the green economy on ocean energy and marine minerals. These empirical findings have important significances for European authorities and policymakers aiming to effectively implement green programs in order to advance toward a sustainable blue economy and preserve marine mineral levels.

Keywords: Circular performance; marine minerals; European countries; blue economy; ocean energy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1177/0958305X231204031

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