Fixing Fictions Through Blended Finance: the Entrepreneurial Ensemble and Risk Interpretation in the Blue Economy

This article explores how blended finance can address challenges within the Blue Economy, particularly focusing on entrepreneurial ensembles and their interpretation of risk. It investigates how innovative financial structures facilitate sustainable development by bridging financing gaps for ocean-related initiatives. The research delves into the dynamics of risk perception and management among diverse stakeholders, highlighting how blended finance instruments can mobilise capital for environmentally and socially impactful projects in the marine sector.