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This report by the Centre for Economic Transition Expertise (CETEx) intends to contribute to a greater understanding of the ‘blue imperative’ among economic stakeholders and financial policymakers, addressing the lack of attention given to how the decline of marine ecosystems can affect the economy and contribute to nature-related risks. External link to publication.