Abstract.
Radical
and
quick
transformations
towards
sustainability
have
winners
losers,
with
equity
justice
embedded
to
a
greater
or
lesser
extent.
According
research,
only
the
wealthiest
1–4
%
of
global
population
will
radically
need
change
their
consumption,
behaviours,
societal
values
beliefs
in
order
make
space
for
an
equitable
sustainable
future
nature
people.
However,
narratives
around
many
‘positive’
tipping
points,
such
as
energy
transition,
do
not
take
into
account
entire
spectrum
impacts
proposed
alternatives
could
still
rely
on
that
maintain
current
unsustainable
behaviours
marginalise
One
example
is
move
from
petrol-based
electric
vehicles.
An
transition
remains
based
natural
resource
inputs
Global
South
must
be
unpacked
lens
understand
“true
cost”
this
transition.
Another
role
‘nature-based
solutions’
address
climate
resilience,
where
‘nature’
some
parts
world
needs
maintained
offset
continued
lifestyles
wealthy,
usually
different
supposed
maintained.
There
are
two
arguments
why
critical
engagement
these
other
similar
proposals
made.
First,
idea
transitioning
through
substitution
(e.g.,
fuel),
whilst
maintaining
system
structure
private
vehicles)
may
necessarily
conceived
kind
radical
transformation
being
called
by
scientific
governmental
bodies
like
IPCC
IPBES.
Secondly,
probably
more
importantly,
question
positive
whom,
considered.
In
paper,
we
unpack
context
what
they
mean
points
using
decolonial
view
South.
npj Ocean Sustainability,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
2(1)
Опубликована: Фев. 9, 2023
The
impacts
of
deep
seabed
mining
on
people
have
not
been
sufficiently
researched
or
addressed.
Using
a
legitimacy
framework,
we
discuss
the
social-equity
dimensions
this
emerging
industry
in
ocean
commons.
Frontiers in Marine Science,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
9
Опубликована: Авг. 11, 2022
A
minuscule
fraction
of
the
deep
sea
has
been
scientifically
explored
and
characterized
due
to
several
constraints,
including
expense,
inefficiency,
exclusion,
resulting
inequitable
access
tools
resources
around
world.
To
meet
demand
for
understanding
largest
biosphere
on
our
planet,
we
must
accelerate
pace
broaden
scope
exploration
by
adding
low-cost,
scalable
traditional
suite
research
assets.
Exploration
strategies
should
increasingly
employ
collaborative,
inclusive,
innovative
methods
promote
inclusion,
accessibility,
equity
ocean
discovery
globally.
Here,
present
an
important
step
toward
this
new
paradigm:
a
collaborative
design
study
technical
capacity
needs
equitable
deep-sea
exploration.
The
focuses
opportunities
challenges
related
data
collection
artificial
intelligence-driven
analysis.
It
was
conducted
in
partnership
with
twenty
marine
professionals
worldwide,
covering
broad
representation
geography,
demographics,
domain
knowledge
within
space.
results
include
set
requirements
low-cost
imaging
sensing
systems
automated
image
analysis
systems.
As
result
study,
camera
system
called
Maka
Niu
prototyped
is
being
field-tested
thirteen
interviewees
online
AI-driven
video
platform
development.
We
also
identified
six
categories
open
implementation
questions
highlighting
participant
concerns
potential
trade-offs
that
have
not
yet
addressed
current
projects
but
are
as
considerations
future
work.
Finally,
offer
recommendations
outline
work
Marine Policy,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
147, С. 105396 - 105396
Опубликована: Ноя. 18, 2022
This
article
describes
the
current
state
of
deep-sea
mining
governance
in
areas
beyond
national
jurisdiction,
providing
an
accessible
overview
structure
and
functioning
International
Seabed
Authority
(ISA),
as
well
some
background
information
on
different
instruments
developed
by
ISA
for
regulation,
control
management.
In
particular,
focuses
way
environmental
considerations
are
currently
being
discussed
negotiated
under
Draft
Exploitation
Regulations.
Given
that
there
no
official
records
kept
meetings,
this
thereby
also
provides
a
body
is
difficult
to
access.
Communications Earth & Environment,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
4(1)
Опубликована: Май 5, 2023
Extractive
activities
in
the
deep
sea
are
poised
to
advance
faster
than
science
needed
evaluate
risks.
Here,
we
call
for
a
strong
precautionary
approach
developing
these
industries.
Earth System Dynamics,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
15(2), С. 341 - 366
Опубликована: Апрель 5, 2024
Abstract.
Radical
and
quick
transformations
towards
sustainability
will
be
fundamental
to
achieving
a
more
sustainable
future.
However,
deliberate
interventions
reconfigure
systems
result
in
winners
losers,
with
the
potential
for
greater
or
lesser
equity
justice
outcomes.
Positive
tipping
points
(PTPs)
have
been
proposed
as
complex
aim
(a)
reduce
likelihood
of
negative
Earth
system
and/or
(b)
increase
just
social
foundations.
many
narratives
around
PTPs
often
do
not
take
into
account
entire
spectrum
impacts
alternatives
could
still
rely
on
that
maintain
current
unsustainable
behaviours
marginalize
people
(i.e.
“b”
account).
One
such
example
is
move
from
petrol-based
electric
vehicles.
An
energy
transition
remains
based
natural
resource
inputs
Global
South
must
unpacked
an
lens
understand
true
cost
this
transition.
There
are
two
arguments
why
critical
engagement
these
other
similar
proposals
needs
made.
First,
idea
transitioning
through
substitution
(e.g.
fuel)
while
maintaining
structure
private
vehicles)
may
necessarily
conceived
kind
radical
transformation
being
called
by
global
scientific
bodies
like
Intergovernmental
Panel
Climate
Change
(IPCC)
Science-Policy
Platform
Biodiversity
Ecosystem
Services
(IPBES).
Second,
probably
importantly,
question
positive
whom,
where,
how
considered.
In
paper,
we
unpack
using
decolonial
view
south
outline
their
implications
concept
points.
npj Ocean Sustainability,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
2(1)
Опубликована: Июль 11, 2023
Abstract
In
ocean
areas
beyond
national
jurisdiction,
various
legal
regimes
and
governance
structures
result
in
diffused
responsibility
create
challenges
for
management.
Here
we
show
those
are
set
to
expand
with
climate
change
driving
increasing
overlap
between
eastern
Pacific
tuna
fisheries
the
emerging
industry
of
deep-sea
mining.
Climate
models
suggest
that
distributions
will
shift
coming
decades.
Within
Clarion-Clipperton
Zone
Ocean,
a
region
containing
1.1
million
km
2
mining
exploration
contracts,
total
biomass
bigeye,
skipjack,
yellowfin
species
forecasted
increase
relative
today
under
two
tested
climate-change
scenarios.
Percentage
increases
10–11%
30–31%
23%
yellowfin.
The
interactions
mining,
fish
populations,
complex
unknown.
However,
these
projected
indicate
potential
conflict
resultant
environmental
economic
repercussions
be
exacerbated
climate-altered
ocean.
This
has
implications
holistic
sustainable
management
this
area,
pathways
suggested
closing
critical
gaps.
PeerJ,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
11, С. e16024 - e16024
Опубликована: Окт. 12, 2023
Management
of
deep-sea
fisheries
in
areas
beyond
national
jurisdiction
by
Regional
Fisheries
Organizations/Arrangements
(RFMO/As)
requires
identification
with
Vulnerable
Marine
Ecosystems
(VMEs).
Currently,
data,
including
trawl
and
longline
bycatch
are
used
many
RFMO/As
to
inform
the
VMEs.
However,
collection
such
data
creates
impacts
there
is
a
need
collect
non-invasive
for
VME
monitoring
purposes.
Imagery
from
scientific
surveys
satisfies
this
requirement,
but
currently
no
established
framework
identifying
VMEs
images.
Thus,
goal
study
was
bring
together
large
international
team
determine
current
assessment
protocols
establish
preliminary
global
consensus
guidelines
An
initial
showed
lack
consistency
among
RFMO/A
regions
regarding
what
considered
indicator
taxon,
hence
variability
how
might
be
defined.
In
certain
cases,
experts
agreed
that
could
identified
single
image,
most
often
scleractinian
reefs,
dense
octocoral
gardens,
multiple
species'
co-occurrence,
chemosynthetic
ecosystems.
A
decision
flow
chart
presented
gives
practical
interpretation
FAO
criteria
To
further
evaluate
steps
related
density,
were
compiled
assess
whether
scientists
perceived
similar
density
thresholds
across
regions.
The
range
observed
densities
values
varied
considerably
statistical
difference
compared
images
not
VME.
Further
work
required
develop
an
areal
extent
index,
include
measure
confidence,
increase
our
understanding
levels
diversity
correspond
key
ecosystem
functions
taxa.
Based
on
results,
following
recommendations
made:
1.
There
which
taxa
indicators.
2.
should
consider
adopting
use
imagery
as
alternative
(or
complement)
using
designating
3.
also
included
Impact
Assessments.
And
4.
All
industries
impact
seafloor,
just
fisheries,
detect
identify