Examines in Marine Biology & Oceanography,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
6(3)
Published: Nov. 9, 2023
This
short
policy
paper
critically
examines
the
persistent
challenges
and
implementation
gap
in
international
agreements
concerning
marine
protection
sustainable
use.Despite
global
recognition
of
need
to
safeguard
ecosystems
ensure
fisheries,
this
study
underscores
existing
disparities
between
agreement
objectives
their
actual
across
diverse
regions.By
analyzing
case
material
current
research
findings,
aims
shed
light
on
multifaceted
factors
contributing
propose
strategies
connect
successes
negotiation
processes
with
operational
measures
at
local
national
levels.Trust
building
through
inclusive
dialogues
social
equity
are
essential
components
success.
Frontiers in Marine Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: Feb. 3, 2025
Inequity
is
ubiquitous
in
the
ocean,
and
social
equity
receives
insufficient
attention
ocean
governance
management
efforts.
Thus,
we
assert
that
proponents
of
sustainability
must
center
future
governance,
to
address
past
environmental
injustices,
align
with
international
law
conservation
policy,
realize
objectives
sustainability.
This
obligation
applies
across
all
marine
policy
realms,
including
conservation,
fisheries
management,
climate
adaptation
economy,
socio-political
contexts
at
different
geographical
scales.
Indeed,
many
governmental,
non-governmental,
philanthropic
organizations
are
striving
advance
their
focused
agendas,
policies,
programs,
initiatives,
portfolios.
To
date,
however,
there
has
been
limited
how
meaningfully
assess
status
monitor
progress
on
(aka
“ocean
equity”)
realms.
Here,
contribute
ongoing
efforts
through
providing
guidance
five
steps
develop
bespoke,
fit
purpose
contextually
appropriate
assessment
monitoring
frameworks
approaches
measure
track
changes
equity.
These
include:
1)
Clearly
articulating
overarching
aim;
2)
Convening
a
participatory
group
process
co-design
framework;
3)
Identifying
important
objectives,
aspects
attributes
assess;
4)
Selecting
developing
indicators,
methods,
measures;
5)
Collecting,
analyzing
evaluating
data.
Then,
discuss
four
subsequent
take
into
account
ensure
assessments
lead
adaptations
or
transformations
improve
Communicating
results
reach
key
audiences,
enable
learning
inform
decision-making;
Deliberating
actions
selecting
interventions
equity;
Ensuring
implemented;
and,
Committing
continual
cycles
monitoring,
evaluation,
adapting
regular
intervals.
Following
these
could
change
oceans
governed.
The
diligent
pursuit
will
help
course
towards
sustainable
more
representative,
inclusive
just.
Practice, progress, and proficiency in sustainability,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 17 - 36
Published: Jan. 17, 2025
On
Earth,
the
oceans
make
up
71%
of
land
area.
Approximately
40%
world's
population
lives
in
coastal
regions
with
3
billion
people
depending
on
it
for
livelihood.
80%
global
trade
is
(en)routed
via
oceans.
A
long-term
unbalanced
usage
marine
routes
leads
to
unsettling
issues
such
as
ocean-acidification,
pollution
and
habitat
destruction.
This
causes
disruption
towards
attainment
sustainability.
To
safeguard
life,
“Blue
Economy
(BE)”
was
introduced
by
UN
Conference
Sustainable
Development
(Rio+20)
2012.
The
SDG-14
(life
below
water)
contributes
focusing
attention
BE.
Till
date
there
no
universally
accepted
policy
implementation
However
several
like
Africa,
Brazil,
China,
EU
India
formulated
guidelines
With
this
perspective,
chapter
analyzes
emerging
trends
BE
a
way
forward
sustainable
development.
Advances in finance, accounting, and economics book series,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 166 - 179
Published: May 3, 2024
Indonesia
has
a
fantastic
chance
to
develop
sustainable
marine
resources.
The
blue
economy
is
the
umbrella
term
for
economic
growth
in
maritime
industry.
This
study
locus
uses
Sumenep
Regency
as
an
example
illustrate
potential
creating
regions
with
abundance
of
Even
though
many
countries
have
developed
concept
management,
there
are
still
limited
studies
that
discuss
economy,
especially
local
context.
indicates
great
opportunities
developing
practices,
abundant
biodiversity
and
resources
including
salt
production,
carbon
absorption,
fisheries
aquaculture,
tourism.
Referring
sub-sectors
been
successfully
identified,
future
can
more
intensively
through
strengthening
policy
institutional
design
aspects,
implementing
human
target
groups.
Abstract
South
Africa
has
vigorously
embraced
the
concept
of
‘blue
economy’
and
is
aggressively
pursuing
a
blue
growth
strategy
to
expand
ocean
economy,
create
jobs,
alleviate
poverty.
However,
many
these
initiatives’
are
leading
conflicts
amongst
various
stakeholders
with
different
histories,
relationships
resources
areas,
worldviews,
values.
Investment
in
economy
being
prioritized
by
government
planning,
environmental
assessment,
decision-making
processes
fast-tracked.
Consequently,
historical
inequities
as
well
social
justice
considerations
not
given
due
consideration.
Communities
effectively
consulted.
This
resulted
tensions
proponents
projects
local
communities
living
areas
affected
initiatives.
We
examine
drivers
conflict
then
explore
strategies
that
their
partners
have
employed
case
studies
challenge
contentious
developments,
defend
coastal
marine
make
voices
heard.
The
cases
involve
over
air
quality
an
expanding
industrial
zone
at
Saldanha
Bay,
prospecting
mining
applications
vicinity
Olifants
Estuary
Western
Cape,
expansion
Richard’s
Bay
Port,
activities,
conservation
initiatives
KwaZulu-Natal.
barriers
potential
opportunities
opening
up
deliberative
spaces,
shifting
values
views,
co-producing
knowledge,
contexts
characterised
structural
inequality,
poverty,
power
asymmetries,
discussed.
Examines in Marine Biology & Oceanography,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
6(3)
Published: Sept. 21, 2023
Examines
in
Marine
Biology
&
Oceanography
Bridging
the
Implementation
Gap
International
Agreements
on
Protection
and
Sustainable
Use
Cornelia
E
Nauen*
Mundus
Maris
ASBL,
Belgium
*Corresponding
author:
Nauen,
Submission:
August
23,
2023;Published:
September
21,
2023
DOI:
10.31031/EIMBO.2023.06.000636
ISSN
2578-031X
Volume6
Issue3
