The handbook explores the social and cultural contributions to sustainable oceans management, challenges the hegemonic value attached to the oceans, and analyzes discourses regarding national governments' priorities in their oceans management strategy. It offers a historical perspective, reflects on the confluence of western scientific discourse and colonialism, and considers the impact of nationalisation of island territories on regional collaboration, cultural exchange, and the valuation of the oceans. It provides a nuanced, region-relevant, contemporary conceptualisation of blue heritage and discusses what will be required to achieve an inclusive oceans economy by 2063, the end goal date of the African Union's Agenda 2063.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 487 pages
Publication date: 17 June 2023
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

The handbook "Sustainable Oceans Management: A Social and Cultural Perspective" is a unique and comprehensive resource that explores the social and cultural contributions to sustainable oceans management. It challenges the hegemonic value attached to the oceans and analyzes discourses regarding what national governments in the Global South should prioritize in their oceans management strategy. With a historical perspective, the handbook reflects on the confluence of (western) scientific discourse and colonialism and its impact on indigenous conceptions of the oceans and social identity. It also considers the nationalization of island territories worldwide and its impact on regional collaboration, cultural exchange, and the valuation of the oceans.

The handbook offers a nuanced, region-relevant, contemporary conceptualization of blue heritage, discussing what will be required to achieve an inclusive oceans economy by 2063, the end goal date of the African Union's Agenda 2063. It will be useful to established academics in the field of ocean studies, policymakers, and practitioners engaged in research on the ocean economy, as well as graduate scholars in the ocean sciences.

The handbook begins by examining the historical and cultural roots of ocean management, highlighting the ways in which indigenous communities have been marginalized and excluded from decision-making processes. It then explores the impact of colonialism and globalization on ocean management, including the exploitation of marine resources, the degradation of marine ecosystems, and the displacement of coastal communities.

The handbook then examines the role of social and cultural factors in ocean management, including the importance of cultural heritage, traditional knowledge, and local governance. It highlights the ways in which these factors can be used to promote sustainable ocean management and to address the challenges facing the oceans.

The handbook also discusses the challenges facing the oceans in the future, including climate change, ocean acidification, and pollution. It provides a range of solutions to these challenges, including the implementation of marine protected areas, the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, and the promotion of sustainable fishing practices.

In addition to its theoretical analysis, the handbook provides a range of case studies and examples from around the world. These case studies illustrate the ways in which social and cultural factors have been used to promote sustainable ocean management and to address the challenges facing the oceans.

Overall, the handbook "Sustainable Oceans Management: A Social and Cultural Perspective" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the field of ocean management. It provides a comprehensive overview of the social and cultural factors that influence ocean management and offers a range of solutions to the challenges facing the oceans in the future.

Sustainable Oceans Management: A Social and Cultural Perspective

This handbook is unique in its consideration of social and cultural contributions to sustainable oceans management. It is also unique in its deconstruction of the hegemonic value attached to the oceans and in its analysis of discourses regarding what national governments in the Global South should prioritize in their oceans management strategy. Offering a historical perspective from the start, the handbook reflects on the confluence of (western) scientific discourse and colonialism, and the impact of this on indigenous conceptions of the oceans and on social identity. With regard to the latter, the authors are mindful of the nationalization of island territories worldwide and the impact of this process on regional collaboration, cultural exchange, and the valuation of the oceans.

Focusing on global examples, the handbook offers a nuanced, region relevant, contemporary conceptualisation of blue heritage, discussing what will be required to achieve an inclusive oceans economy by 2063, the end goal date of the African Unions Agenda 2063. The analysis will be useful to established academics in the field of ocean studies, policymakers and practitioners engaged in research on the ocean economy, as well as graduate scholars in the ocean sciences.

The handbook begins by examining the historical and cultural roots of ocean management, highlighting the ways in which indigenous communities have been marginalized and excluded from decision-making processes. It then explores the impact of colonialism and globalization on ocean management, including the exploitation of marine resources, the degradation of marine ecosystems, and the displacement of coastal communities. The handbook then examines the role of social and cultural factors in ocean management, including the importance of cultural heritage, traditional knowledge, and local governance. It highlights the ways in which these factors can be used to promote sustainable ocean management and to address the challenges facing the oceans. The handbook also discusses the challenges facing the oceans in the future, including climate change, ocean acidification, and pollution. It provides a range of solutions to these challenges, including the implementation of marine protected areas, the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, and the promotion of sustainable fishing practices. In addition to its theoretical analysis, the handbook provides a range of case studies and examples from around the world. These case studies illustrate the ways in which social and cultural factors have been used to promote sustainable ocean management and to address the challenges facing the oceans in the future.

Overall, the handbook "Sustainable Oceans Management: A Social and Cultural Perspective" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the field of ocean management. It provides a comprehensive overview of the social and cultural factors that influence ocean management and offers a range of solutions to the challenges facing the oceans in the future.

Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030993498
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022