Pathways to a Sustainable Blue Economy: Exploring Its Barriers in an Emerging Economy

IF 12.5 1区管理学 Q1 BUSINESS

Business Strategy and The Environment Pub Date : 2025-04-14 DOI:10.1002/bse.4294

Koppiahraj Karuppiah, Jose Arturo Garza‐Reyes, Naveen Virmani

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Abstract

A sustainable blue economy is primarily intended for responsible consumption of ocean resources, achieving economic growth, and strengthening the overall ecosystem. The roots of the blue economy are embedded in sustainable development, exploiting opportunities for economic welfare and growth, simultaneously focusing on conserving marine health. A sustainable blue economy helps protect and restore ocean health and its ecosystem, facilitating biodiversity and reducing environmental degradation. Moreover, it provides sustainable ways for social well‐being by supporting the livelihood of the people living in nearby areas. However, adopting a blue economy is complex, as highlighted in the literature. Therefore, in the presented research, the barriers to adopting a blue economy are investigated using scholarly research and verified using expert opinions. Moreover, we used a hybrid approach in this proposed research, a Fermatean Fuzzy Set‐based Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP), and a Decision‐Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory (DEMATEL). The research results show that the marine environment and technological infrastructure are the most significant barriers. The research results are highly insightful for business professionals, policymakers, and researchers trying to adopt sustainable blue economy practices successfully. Also, it will mitigate environmental issues, improve ocean health, and improve sustainable fisheries and aquaculture.

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通往可持续蓝色经济之路：探索新兴经济中的障碍

可持续的蓝色经济主要是为了负责任地消耗海洋资源，实现经济增长，加强整体生态系统。蓝色经济的根源植根于可持续发展，利用经济福利和增长的机会，同时注重保护海洋健康。可持续的蓝色经济有助于保护和恢复海洋健康及其生态系统，促进生物多样性，减少环境退化。此外，它通过支持生活在附近地区的人们的生计，为社会福祉提供了可持续的途径。然而，正如文献所强调的那样，采用蓝色经济是复杂的。因此，在本研究中，采用学术研究来调查采用蓝色经济的障碍，并使用专家意见来验证。此外，我们在本研究中使用了一种混合方法，即基于fermatan模糊集的层次分析法（AHP）和决策试验与评估实验室（DEMATEL）。研究结果表明，海洋环境和技术基础设施是最显著的障碍。研究结果对试图成功采用可持续蓝色经济实践的商业专业人士、政策制定者和研究人员非常有见地。此外，它还将缓解环境问题，改善海洋健康，并改善可持续渔业和水产养殖。

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Business Strategy and The Environment Multiple-

CiteScore

22.50

自引率

19.40%

发文量

336

期刊介绍： Business Strategy and the Environment (BSE) is a leading academic journal focused on business strategies for improving the natural environment. It publishes peer-reviewed research on various topics such as systems and standards, environmental performance, disclosure, eco-innovation, corporate environmental management tools, organizations and management, supply chains, circular economy, governance, green finance, industry sectors, and responses to climate change and other contemporary environmental issues. The journal aims to provide original contributions that enhance the understanding of sustainability in business. Its target audience includes academics, practitioners, business managers, and consultants. However, BSE does not accept papers on corporate social responsibility (CSR), as this topic is covered by its sibling journal Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management. The journal is indexed in several databases and collections such as ABI/INFORM Collection, Agricultural & Environmental Science Database, BIOBASE, Emerald Management Reviews, GeoArchive, Environment Index, GEOBASE, INSPEC, Technology Collection, and Web of Science.