Os desdobramentos da crise econômica ocasionada pela pandemia da COVID 19 na economia do mar no Brasil

Abstract

This paper sets out to place the theme of the Economy of the Sea in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic. The fact that the oceans cover 71% of the Earth and are home to 99% of the space inhabited by life on the planet shows the extent of their economic potential. It has been noted that the pandemic has affected production chains and destroyed many business models, but the Marine Economy has behave resiliently during the health crisis and, as a vector that is still little explored, it has the potential to expand economic opportunities and point to a strong trend of market and investment recovery. This research shows how the maritime transportation and port infrastructure sectors, as well as energy and mineral resources, particularly oil and gas production, have behaved during the pandemic and how they have put together their action strategies to overcome the obstacles inside and outside the country. In this context, it can also be said that the possibilities offered by the good use of marine resources are aligned with the aspect of environmental, economic and social sustainability, within the scope of the modern concept of ESG (Environmental, social, and corporate governance). As a result, it ca be seen that the Economy of the Sea, due to management initiatives and policies specific to the business, has quickly managed to implement the necessary changes to maintain the operation of ports, transportation, the production chain and industrial plants, standing out as a productive sector for economic recovery in the post-pandemic. Thus, the Economy of the Sea should be seen as an ecosystem of ESG possibilities in this new conjunctural reality of global transformation, with the potential to enable economic development in the country.