Kevin Richards

📺"The Blue Economy in African Nations: Views from Japan" to air on NHK World on Oct. 24 The 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9), held in August 2025, served as a platform for dialogue between African nations and the Japanese government. During the conference, the Blue Economy — an economic model that balances economic growth, job creation, and environmental conservation while utilizing marine resources in a sustainable manner — was officially recognized and discussed. This program will take a close look at how the African continent, which is facing a food security crisis due to rapid population growth and the effects of climate change, is trying to open the door to a future in which it can overcome these challenges and achieve further development with the key of the Blue Economy. In the studio, SPF President Atsushi Sunami explores how Japan, as a fellow maritime nation, can work together with countries in Africa to advance the Blue Economy. Watch on NHK World or stream the video at the link below (beginning on Oct. 24) ⬇️ 🔗biz.jibtv.com/programs/the_b… 📅On Air Schedule (JST) October 24: 11:30-12:00, 16:30-17:00, 22:30-23:00 October 25: 4:30-5:00 #NHKWorld #BlueEconomy