Ocean Governance: Knowledge Systems, Policy Foundations and Thematic Analyses

This Open Access book on Ocean Governance examines sustainability challenges facing our oceans today. The book is organized into three sections: knowledge systems, policy foundations, and thematic analyses. It was catalyzed by the scientific outcomes of the European-funded COST network "Ocean Governance for Sustainability - Challenges, Options, and the Role of Science". It offers a compilation of new research material, including focused case studies, broad policy syntheses, and reflective chapters on the history and current status of knowledge production systems on ocean governance.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 436 pages
Publication date: 02 March 2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This Open Access book delves into the pressing sustainability challenges confronting our oceans today. Structured into three sections, it explores the foundations of policy, knowledge systems, and thematic analyses. The knowledge presented in this book was sparked by the scientific outcomes within the European-funded Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST) network, "Ocean Governance for Sustainability: Challenges, Options, and the Role of Science." This collaborative network unites scientists, policymakers, and civil society representatives from 28 nation states, fostering cooperation in ocean governance research.

The book offers a comprehensive compilation of new research material, encompassing focused case studies, broad policy syntheses, and reflective chapters on the history and current status of knowledge production systems in ocean governance. While some chapters rely on secondary sources, fresh insights are presented. The book commences with synthetic review chapters authored by the editors, providing an overview of past and present knowledge systems, exploring how and why ocean governance for sustainability currently finds itself at this juncture, while also offering critical reflections on existing narratives, path dependencies, and colonialist histories.

Subsequent chapters delve into the synthesis and analysis of diverse legal and policy frameworks for ocean governance at regional and international levels. At the heart of the book are the thematic analyses, which present focused case studies accompanied by detailed contextual information to support various ocean governance challenges and sustainability pathways across the globe. The book concludes with a chapter specifically tailored to students, researchers, and policymakers, compiling key take-away messages compiled by the editors.

Weight: 704g
Dimension: 156 x 235 x 33 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031207426
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023