Governing oceans : policy development, implementation and evaluation / edited by Catherine Jones (School of International Relations, University of St Andrews, UK).

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Jones, Catherine, editor.

Edward Elgar Publishing, publisher.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Ocean--Government policy.

Ocean.

Ocean--Political aspects.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (204 pages)

Place of Publication:

Northampton : Edward Elgar Publishing, 2024.

Summary:

"This perceptive book evaluates the effectiveness of current ocean governance as it aims to respond to the threats of increased sea temperatures, salination, biodiversity loss, overfishing, and exploitation of ocean resources. Contributors pose the key question: what type of political space are the oceans and is it possible to create, implement and assess an international framework which enables the oceans to be governed? Recognising that the oceans are consistently underexplored in international relations, Governing Oceans adopts a unique interdisciplinary approach, bringing together experts in the fields of political sciences, heritage management, marine policy and coastal ecosystems who identify current challenges and good practices, and develop pragmatic suggestions for improvement. Chapters cover opportunities for improved governance of fisheries, underwater cultural heritage as a forgotten discipline, multi-level cooperation and the agency of IOC-UNESCO in shaping marine spatial planning. Embracing innovative approaches to spatial mapping policies and identifying patterns of cooperation, Governing Oceans provides a blueprint for improving the management of the seas. Combining comprehensive theory and practical case studies, this book will be an insightful read for students, academics and researchers working in sustainable development, development studies, environmental economics, environmental and international law, and geopolitics. It will also be a highly informative read for governance practitioners and professionals working in the marine cultural heritage, ocean geography and international relations sectors"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Contents: 1. Introduction - governing oceans: What, why and how? / Catherine Jones

2. Barriers and opportunities for improved governance of fisheries within the context of marine spatial planning / Rachel Shucksmith and Inne Withouck

3. Bridging the gap between legislation and implementation: Strategies for improved implementation of South Africa's marine living resource legislation / Danai J. Tembo

4. Underwater cultural heritage as a forgotten discipline in oceans governance / Elena Perez-Alvaro

5. A value tree approach to integrate policy and legislation into spatial decision support tools for siting offshore renewables / Inne Withouck, Paul Tett, John Doran, Beth Mouat and Rachel Shucksmith

6. Multilevel cooperation on behalf of the ocean governance: The brazilian navy case study / Carolina Ambinder de Carvalho, Daniele Dionisio da Silva and Sabrina Evangelista Medeiros

7. The agency of ioc-unesco in shaping marine spatial planning as a novel policy solution / Pavlina Miteva-Bölter

8. Enforcing ocean governance cooperation through transboundary marine protected areas: Establishing opportunities and overcoming challenges / Sheila Kong Mukwele

9. Conclusion to governing oceans / Catherine Jones.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781035315598 (e-book)

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.