The ocean economy in 2030.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD), author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Marine resources--Economic aspects.

Marine resources.

Marine resources conservation--Economic aspects.

Marine resources conservation.

Marine resources development.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (252 pages) : illustrations (some color), tables

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Paris, [France] : OECD, 2016.

Summary:

This report explores the growth prospects for the ocean economy, its capacity for future employment creation and innovation, and its role in addressing global challenges. Special attention is devoted to the emerging ocean-based industries in light of their high growth and innovation potential, and contribution to addressing challenges such as energy security, environment, climate change and food security. The report examines the risks and uncertainties surrounding the future development of ocean industries, the innovations required in science and technology to support their progress, their potential contribution to green growth and some of the implications for ocean management. Finally, it explores possible avenues for action that could boost its long-term development prospects while managing the use of the ocean itself in responsible, sustainable ways.

Contents:

Cover

Copyright

Foreword

Table of contents

Acronyms and abbreviations

Executive summary

Chapter 1: An overview of the ocean economy: Assessments and recommendations

Introducing the ocean economy

The ocean economy in 2030

Recommendations: An agenda for international co-operation for a sustainable ocean economy

Annex 1.A1. Scope of the ocean-based industries

Annex 1.A2. Measuring the value of marine ecosystems

Notes

References

Part I: Global trends and macro-factors influencing the ocean economy

Chapter 2: Global trends and uncertainties to 2030/2060

World population: Still growing, urbanising and ageing

Climate-ocean interactions

The global economy: Slower growth, geographical shifts and the rise of the middle class

Energy: Continuing dominance of fossil fuels but a changing energy landscape

Metals and minerals: Continuing pressures on the supply side

Global food supplies: Continuing pressures and uncertainties

Technological developments

Geopolitical developments: A multipolar world in flux

Concluding remarks

Chapter 3: Expected changes to the ocean environment: Impacts on the ocean economy

Introduction

Sea temperatures and sea levels

Acidification

Ocean as regulator of concentration of oxygen

Ocean currents and circulation patterns

Ocean and the hydrological cycle

Unsustainable fishing

Pollution

Conclusion

Part II: Critical factors influencing the emerging ocean-based industries

Chapter 4: Science, technology and innovation in tomorrow's ocean economy

Science: Knowledge for the ocean economy

Incremental technology development in the ocean economy

Disruptive and step-change innovations combining multiple technologies

Promoting innovation for a sustainable ocean economy

Concluding remarks.

Notes

Annex 4.A1. EU multi-use ocean platform projects

Chapter 5: International maritime regulation and emerging ocean-based industries

Protection of marine biodiversity

Pollution (air and ocean)

Maritime safety

Chapter 6: Measuring the global economic contribution of ocean-based industries

The OECD Ocean Economy Database

Sources and data used

Annex 6.A1. Current value estimation

Part III: Perspectives on and projections of the future of the ocean economy

Chapter 7: Growth prospects, challenges and uncertainties for selected ocean industries

Sectors with prospects for modest business and employment growth

Sectors with prospects for high long-term growth of business and employment

Sectors with significant long-term potential but not operating at commercial scale for some time to come

Concluding observations

Chapter 8: Ocean industries to 2030

Business-as-usual scenario

Summary of the results

Value added and employment in the ocean economy in 2030

Industry-specific value added and employment in 2030

Ocean industries to 2030 in two alternative scenarios

Annex 8.A1. Methodology of the business-as-usual scenario

Chapter 9: Towards integrated ocean management

A changing geopolitical landscape and governance of the high seas

Governance in economic exclusion zones

Pathways to more effective ocean management

Annex A: Acknowledgments

Annex B: Workshops.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed August 17, 2017).

ISBN:

9781780408927

1780408927

OCLC:

995567700