The nexus of sustainable development, blue financing, digitalization, and financial intermediation

S Shan, N Mirza, M Umar, A Hasnaoui - Technological Forecasting and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Financial intermediaries are essential for advancing circular and blue economies by
providing critical financial support to sustainable ventures. However, sustainability efforts …

Breaking wind: A comparison between US and European approaches in offshore wind energy leadership in the North Atlantic region

A Gallaher, M Graziano, S Axon, A Bertana - Renewable and Sustainable …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract The United States has only recently begun investing in commercial-scale offshore
wind energy (OWE). Although the United States is slow to progress, it is uniquely positioned …

A CRITIC-TOPSIS and optimized nonlinear grey prediction model: A comparative convergence analysis of marine economic resilience

X Li, S Zhou, Y Zhao, G Wan - Expert Systems with Applications, 2024 - Elsevier
The strength of marine economic resilience (MER) determines whether a region can
maintain its original development path or fall into stagnation in the face of economic shock …

What drives gearing in early-stage firms? Evidence from blue economy startups

B Zhu, C Liang, N Mirza, M Umar - Journal of Business Research, 2023 - Elsevier
In the blue economy start-ups play a critical role as they bring innovation, technology, and
new business models, driving sustainable growth and development. However, blue start-ups …

Blue economy investment and sustainability of Ghana's territorial waters: an application of structural equation modelling

MK Appiah, E Ameko, TA Asiamah… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Despite the fact that Blue Economy Investment (BEI) contributes immensely towards
sustainable use of marine resources for economic growth, improved livelihoods …

Global blue economy governance–A methodological approach to investigating blue economy implementation

L Wuwung, F Croft, D Benzaken, K Azmi… - Frontiers in Marine …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
The proliferation of the blue economy in political discourse has gained traction in recent
years, however, there remains no standardized definition. The triple bottom line goals of …

Deciphering blue economy for SMEs in Malaysia: A dual approach through scoping review and stakeholder conversations

AN Saarani, A Alias, A Amran, MA Abbasi… - … of infrastructure, policy …, 2023 - epubl.ktu.edu
Abstract [eng] The expanding blue economy, marked by its focus on sustainable use of
ocean resources, offers enormous opportunity for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises …

Beneath the surface: discovering the fascinating factors shaping blue economy investment behaviour and paving the way for sustainable performance: an empirical …

G Abdelwahed, MA Bhat - Australian Journal of Maritime & Ocean …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
The blue economy investment behaviour has become highly important in the past decades
as it relies on making positive investment decisions which lead to the development and …

The impact of blue and green lending on credit portfolios: a commercial banking perspective

N Mirza, M Umar, R Sbia, M Jasmina - Review of Accounting and …, 2024 - emerald.com
Purpose The blue and green firms are notable contributors to sustainable development.
Similar to other businesses in circular economies, blue and green firms also face financing …

Identifying erosion risk criteria for coastal city sustainability by using a Hyper-Delphi-hierarchy model: a case study of Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia

M Bagheri, ZZ Ibrahim, LA Manaf, ID Wolf… - Environment …, 2024 - Springer
Coastal erosion poses a significant threat to the sustainability of urban coastal areas,
endangering communities and economies alike. Addressing this complex issue requires …