Joseph Taylor

Cabo Verde’s island-based economy has long been tied to the ocean, with limited land, a maritime exclusive economic zone far exceeding its territory, and a tourism-driven development model that place exceptional weight on coastal and marine activities for national income. Corporate social responsibility (CSR) that intentionally aligns corporate initiatives with blue economy priorities can help safeguard marine ecosystems while fostering durable coastal employment. This article presents the economic backdrop, key challenges, CSR frameworks that yield demonstrable results, illustrative case approaches with outcomes and indicative data, and recommendations for expanding resilient coastal job creation.Economic context and strategic importanceMacroeconomic role: Tourism is…

The Philippines faces a high and growing frequency of natural hazards: tropical cyclones, storm surges, floods, landslides, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and sea level rise. On average, about 20 tropical cyclones enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility each year and roughly five make landfall. Recurrent major events—most notably Typhoon Haiyan (2013), which affected millions and produced economic losses in the billions of dollars—have underscored the need for robust disaster risk reduction (DRR) and community resilience. Corporations operating in the Philippines are increasingly integrating corporate social responsibility (CSR) with disaster preparedness and neighborhood resilience efforts, moving beyond one-off relief to invest in…