Sustainable Development Through the Blue Economy and Food Security: An Analytical Literature Review

Purpose: This study analyzes the relationships among the blue economy, food security, and sustainable development to understand how marine resource governance contributes to long-term sustainability. As the global population approaches 9 billion by 2050, ensuring sustainable marine food production and supply chains has become an important policy and research concern.

Research Methodology: A qualitative literature review and bibliographic research approach were employed. Six peer-reviewed articles and relevant book chapters were systematically reviewed using secondary data from international journals, UN reports, World Bank publications, and academic databases. Comparative analysis was conducted to identify key opportunities and challenges in blue economy governance and food security management.

Results: The review identified three major relationships. First, the blue economy positively supports food security through sustainable management and conservation of marine resources. Second, the blue economy contributes to sustainable development by integrating economic growth, poverty reduction, and environmental protection. Third, food security promotes sustainable development by strengthening food governance, empowering small producers, and supporting the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Conclusions: The blue economy and food security are interdependent drivers of sustainable development. Effective marine sustainability requires balanced integration of economic opportunities, food security, and environmental conservation through stakeholder collaboration, public–private partnerships, and technological innovation.

Limitations: The study is based on six reviewed studies and relies on qualitative analysis without statistical testing.

Contributions: This study proposes an integrated conceptual framework linking the blue economy, food security, and sustainable development and provides a foundation for future empirical research.