Activity under preparation Productive uses of natural resources Contract related to: Productive uses of natural resources - Blue Economy encompasses all sectors related to oceans, seas and coasts whether based in the marine environment or on land. Tanzania and the EU have a strong common interest in promoting a Blue Economy aiming at the sustainable use of ocean and coastal resources for economic growth, improved livelihoods and jobs creation. Unlocking the potential of the ocean and coastal economies (e.g. in fisheries/mariculture, forestry, renewable energies and eco-tourism sectors) while preserving the environment and biodiversity for climate and disaster resilience will help (i) meet the objective of fostering jobs and growth, (ii) deliver on Tanzania's climate change commitments and (iii) comply with EU priorities and interests in the region. In order to have a maximum impact, this programme will focus on specific cities and ecosytems[1] covering the ¿Swahili coast¿ (i.e. the East of Tanzania from Kenya¿s to Mozambique¿s borders) and the islands in the country¿s Economic Exclusive Zone, including the Zanzibar archipelago.The Overall Objective of the Action is to contribute to green job creation through a climate resilient Blue Economy (¿Blue Jobs¿). It will focus on (i) the environmental protection and a climate-resilient sustainable management of coastal ecosystems, (ii) the support to sustainable and job-intensive businesses in blue economy, including productive uses of the marine and coastal ecosystems, and (iii) a transformative governance and policy reforms.It is aligned with the Global Europe instrument targets and goals on climate change action, inclusive economic growth and human development, and with the Global Gateway priorities on climate, energy, education and research. The action will involve EU Member States/ Development Finance Institutions (France, Finland, Sweden, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands and the European Investment Bank), and will make use of various modalities such as budget support and blending/guarantees operations. It is therefore both (i) a flagship, directly contributing to the EU top initiative for ¿Green and Blue Jobs¿ and (ii) a Team Europe initiative, as was the Green Cities flagship (AAP 2021), both being supported by three main enabler: digitalisation (AAP 2021), gender (2021) and access to finance (2022). The gender perspective is taken into account through a preliminary gender analysis[2] that has identified key areas of progress such as access to education, finance, skills development, land and natural/productive resources. With a focus on climate change adaptation, such an action also aims at limiting future climate-related forced displacement.