Blue growth and blue justice: Ten risks and solutions for the ocean economy
The oceans are increasingly viewed as a new frontier for economic development. Yet, as
companies and governments race to capitalize on marine resources, substantial risks can …
companies and governments race to capitalize on marine resources, substantial risks can …
[HTML][HTML] The Blue Economy and the United Nations' sustainable development goals: Challenges and opportunities
Abstract The “Blue Economy (BE)” is an increasingly popular concept as a strategy for
safeguarding the world's oceans and water resources. It may emerge when economic …
safeguarding the world's oceans and water resources. It may emerge when economic …
[HTML][HTML] The evolution of ocean literacy: A new framework for the United Nations Ocean Decade and beyond
First introduced in the early 2000s, the concept of ocean literacy has evolved in recent years,
not least since its inclusion as a mechanism for change within the United Nations Ocean …
not least since its inclusion as a mechanism for change within the United Nations Ocean …
Towards ocean equity
The blue economy is being promoted as capable of achieving sustainability and prosperity,
fair use of the ocean and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Ensuring a more …
fair use of the ocean and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Ensuring a more …
Environmental (in) justice in the Anthropocene ocean
Environmental justice refers broadly to the distribution of environmental benefits and
burdens, and the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people in environmental …
burdens, and the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people in environmental …
[HTML][HTML] Oil, fisheries and coastal communities: A review of impacts on the environment, livelihoods, space and governance
A quarter of global oil production comes from offshore fields and about 60% of
internationally-traded oil travels by tankers. The relationship between oil, fisheries, and …
internationally-traded oil travels by tankers. The relationship between oil, fisheries, and …
[HTML][HTML] The blue economy–cultural livelihood–ecosystem conservation triangle: The African experience
The concept of Blue Economy (BE) is recognised as central for sustainable development
that incorporates socio-economic benefits and ecological conservation. However, in Africa …
that incorporates socio-economic benefits and ecological conservation. However, in Africa …
Challenges of the Blue Economy: evidence and research trends
RM Martínez-Vázquez, J Milán-García… - Environmental Sciences …, 2021 - Springer
Abstract Background The Blue Economy is a recent field of study that encompasses
economic activities that depend on the sea, often associated with other economic sectors …
economic activities that depend on the sea, often associated with other economic sectors …
Considering Indigenous Peoples and local communities in governance of the global ocean commons
MK Vierros, AL Harrison, MR Sloat, GO Crespo… - Marine Policy, 2020 - Elsevier
Abstract The United Nations are currently negotiating a new international legally-binding
instrument to govern the global ocean commons, a vast area beyond national jurisdiction …
instrument to govern the global ocean commons, a vast area beyond national jurisdiction …