Everything you need to know about
The Blue Institute
The Institut Bleu is a nonprofit organization established under the French Law of 1901, dedicated to supporting, coordinating, and bringing together social, professional, institutional, and scientific stakeholders in the sustainable blue economy on the island of Réunion.
To this end, the association promotes, develops, researches, innovates, and facilitates knowledge transfer to professionals in the maritime ecosystem.
Its partnership initiatives are carried out at the local level, as well as throughout France, Europe, and internationally.
Seven key themes are at the heart of the Institut Bleu’s work
fishing, aquaculture, and the processing of marine resources
biotechnology and the non-food processing of marine resources
Coastal and maritime development and risks
Marine and coastal biodiversity
Marine renewable energy
Port and naval activities
Tourism and recreational activities
Projects carried out by the Institut Bleu
the Board of Directors of the Institut Bleu
Sustainability
Take into account all aspects of sustainable development to ensure actions that are sustainable and equitable for all
Fairness
Take into account each member—their identity, resources, and plans—and be representative of everyone
Cooperation
Work together to achieve more than we could individually, demonstrating the strength of the group and the benefits of working in synergy
Progress
Set higher goals for projects, broaden the scope of possibilities, and dare to push boundaries