BukSU Hosts International Lecture on Blue Economy with NUS Expert

Bukidnon State University (BukSU), through its Economics Department and Natural Science Department, in partnership with the National University of Singapore (NUS), will host an international webinar on March 11, 2025, highlighting the Blue Ocean Economy from an East Asian Perspective.

The event will feature Dr. Guillermo A. Corona Herrera, an expert in technology transfer and innovation, as the resource speaker.

Dr. Herrera is a Senior Manager at MVP Studio, Technology Transfer and Innovation, NUS Enterprise at the National University of Singapore.

His lecture will explore the economic potential of marine resources, the importance of sustainability, and strategies for responsible resource management in the Asia-Pacific region.

The Blue Economy encompasses all economic activities related to oceans, seas, and coastal areas, emphasizing sustainable development and responsible resource management. It acknowledges the immense economic potential of marine resources while stressing the need to protect and preserve marine ecosystems for future generations. This concept covers a wide range of sectors, including fisheries, aquaculture, coastal tourism, marine biotechnology, and renewable energy, all of which depend on the health and vitality of marine ecosystems.

This initiative is aligned with BukSU’s goals, particularly in promoting Sustainable Development and strengthening meaningful partnerships that contribute to global knowledge exchange and innovative learning experiences for students, faculty, and stakeholders. (Joseph T. Tinsay, IALU Focal person)