This document discusses blue economies and their importance in the Coral Triangle region. It notes that over 85% of reefs in the Coral Triangle are threatened by local stressors like overfishing. Many millions of people in the region depend on coastal and marine resources for their livelihoods and food security. The Coral Triangle Initiative was launched in 2009 to promote the sustainable management of these resources through strategies like marine protected areas and ecosystem-based fisheries management. These approaches aim to balance environmental conservation with sustainable economic development, in line with concepts of both green and blue economies.