Blue and Green Innovation
Innovation in the blue and green sectors has proved to be a massive contributor in the advancement of the sectors at a global level. The overarching use of smart technologies, encompassing artificial intelligence, internet of things, machine learning, blockchain and satellite imagery, have revamped the blue and green sectors, and turned them into rapidly mushrooming and lucrative sectors. Indeed, the blue and green sectors have benefitted from significant attention in small islands developing states, including Mauritius, as alternative economic approaches to tackle the burgeoning financial uncertainty and susceptibility.
Prior to Les Assises de la Recherche et de l’Innovation, key stakeholders were identified in the blue and green sectors:
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Mr Mehul Bhatt, Rogers, Representative of Business Mauritius
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Dr Mitrasen Bhikajee, Quality Assurance Authority
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Dr Kishore Boodhoo, University of Mauritius
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Mr Kishan Boyjoonauth, Mauritius Renewable Energy Agency
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Dr Asha Dookun-Saumtally, Mauritius Sugarcane Industry Research Institute, MCIA
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Ms Dhanisha Gopaul, Albion Fisheries Research Centre
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Mr Poojanraj Khurun, Food and Agriculture Organisation
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Dr Daniel Marie, Mauritius Oceanography Institute
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Mr Deujen Mungur, Economic Development Board
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Ms Mreedula Mungra, Mauritius Renewable Energy Agency
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Dr Yogesh Parmessur, Mauritius Sugarcane Industry Research Institute, MCIA
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Mr Keshwarajsingh Ramnauth, Bank of Mauritius
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Mrs Micheline Seeneevassen Pillay, Food and Agricultural Research and Extension Institute
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Ms Melany Poorun-Sooprayen, United Nations Development Programme
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Mr Keshav Sauba, Department for Continental Shelf, Maritime Zones Administration & Exploration
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Mrs Jacqueline Sauzier, Mauritius Chamber of Agriculture
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Mr Preeaduth Sookar, Agricultural Services, Ministry of Agro-Industry and Food Security
During Les Assises de la Recherche et de l’Innovation 2022, on day two, the sectoral forum on Blue and Green Innovation was held. The forum was divided into two sessions, namely a presentation session and the panel discussion. The presentation session comprised of speakers from national, regional and international context.
Speakers:
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Her Excellency Dr Kate O’Shaughnessy, Australian High Commission
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Mr Mehul Bhatt, Rogers & Company Limited
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Dr Asha Dookun-Saumtally, Mauritius Sugarcane Industry Research Institute, MCIA
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Mr Poojanraj Khurun, Food and Agriculture Organisation
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Dr Poonam Veer Ramjeawon, Mauritius Research and Innovation Council
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Mrs Anne-Françoise Zattara-Gros, Université de la Réunion
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The panel discussion on blue and green innovation constituted of national, regional and international key stakeholders from the blue and green sectors and was moderated by Dr Mitrasen Bhikajee, Quality Assurance Authority.
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Panelists:
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Mr Leon Chanter, Australian Renewable Energy Agency
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Dr Daniel Marie, Mauritius Oceanography Institute
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Ms Mreedula Mungra, Mauritius Renewable Energy Agency
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Mrs Jacqueline Sauzier, Mauritius Chamber of Agriculture
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Mr Jérôme Vuillemin, Qualitropic
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Dr John Whittington, Australia’s Blue Economy Cooperative Research Centre
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Mrs Anne-Françoise Zattara-Gros, Université de la Réunion
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Several strategic orientations were proposed during the working group and the panel discussions of the Blue and Green Innovation thematic area. These were categorised into short, medium and long terms.
By: Dr P Veer Ramjeawon,
Dr (Mrs) N Savoo-Calotte,
Ms H Ramjane