After two impactful days of high-level dialogue, strategic collaboration, and innovation showcases, the Blue Economy and Finance Forum (BEFF) 2025 has officially concluded — setting a bold new course for sustainable ocean investment. Held under the patronage of HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco, the forum brought together global leaders, financial institutions, and ocean innovators to align capital with conservation.
Prince Albert II closed the forum with a powerful call to action:
“Only by working together — governments, institutions, investors, scientists, and citizens — can we build a regenerative blue economy that rises to the challenges of our time.”
Joining him for the closing ceremony were HE Emmanuel Macron, President of France, and HE Rodrigo Chaves Robles, President of Costa Rica, reaffirming their countries’ commitments to bold ocean governance and scalable marine investment.
Focus on Solutions and Ocean Innovation
This year’s edition spotlighted actionable solutions and pathways to close the ocean finance gap — a critical issue for superyacht stakeholders, coastal developers, and marine industries. Panels explored practical mechanisms like blended finance, impact funds, and biodiversity credits, emphasizing how public–private partnerships can mobilize capital at scale while de-risking investment.
In a special Solutions Hub session hosted by the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, innovators in blue tech and regenerative tourism presented forward-looking technologies designed to align luxury travel and coastal development with ocean health. The session built on insights from the joint report “Unlocking Innovation for Regenerative Tourism” (produced by FII Institute, WAVE, Red Sea Global, and the Foundation), sending a clear message to the global yachting and tourism sectors: regenerative business models are not just necessary — they’re investable.
Global Ocean Finance Architecture in Focus
A flagship panel, “Looking Forward: Global Solutions for Ocean Finance,” featured voices from key institutions including the United Nations, OECD, European Investment Bank, IDB Invest, UN Global Compact, and the World Bank. Speakers shared financial tools and commitments to unlock ocean-positive capital flows and protect vital marine ecosystems.
Key goals highlighted:
- Scale climate- and nature-aligned investments
- Lower risk for investors through structured frameworks
- Foster sustainable practices across marine industries
As moderator Rémy Rioux of Finance in Common emphasized, “International coordination is no longer optional — it’s essential to structure a high-impact, high-integrity blue finance system.”
What This Means for the Superyacht Community
For superyacht owners, builders, and charter operators, the outcomes of BEFF 2025 have clear implications. The industry’s growing engagement with hybrid propulsion, eco-conscious design, and ocean philanthropy aligns well with the regenerative vision promoted at the forum.
From green marina infrastructure to sustainable destinations and zero-emission support services, the superyacht sector is uniquely positioned to be a model of ocean stewardship — provided it embraces the financial and technological innovations showcased at BEFF.
With momentum now building toward UNOC 3 in Nice, the global ocean community turns its attention to action. For the superyacht industry, the signal is clear: the future is blue — and it’s time to invest in it.
Stay tuned to the Superyachts Channel for more updates from UNOC and the global ocean investment landscape.
