Blue Economy Development Challenges and Opportunities in Comoros

Overview & Synopsis

The report explores opportunities to advance a sustainable, community-centered blue economy in the Comoros by safeguarding marine and coastal ecosystems while supporting economic growth, jobs, and resilience. Despite significant challenges including overfishing, coastal degradation, climate change, weak policy coordination, and limited long-term financing, the country possesses substantial potential in sustainable fisheries, aquaculture, mariculture, eco-tourism, and emerging blue carbon markets. The analysis identifies priority actions to restore coastal ecosystems, strengthen fisheries management, develop enabling frameworks for blue carbon finance, and improve governance and coordination. It highlights the importance of community engagement, nature-based solutions, investment readiness, and integrated land-sea approaches to unlock sustainable development opportunities.