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A transition to sustainable ocean governance

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  • Tanya Brodie Rudolph

    (University of Stellenbosch)

  • Mary Ruckelshaus

    (The Natural Capital Project, Woods Institute for the Environment, Stanford University)

  • Mark Swilling

    (University of Stellenbosch)

  • Edward H. Allison

    (University of Washington
    WorldFish)

  • Henrik Österblom

    (Stockholm Resilience Centre)

  • Stefan Gelcich

    (Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile)

  • Philile Mbatha

    (University of Cape Town)

Abstract

Human wellbeing relies on the Biosphere, including natural resources provided by ocean ecosystems. As multiple demands and stressors threaten the ocean, transformative change in ocean governance is required to maintain the contributions of the ocean to people. Here we illustrate how transition theory can be applied to ocean governance. We demonstrate how current economic and social systems can adapt to existing pressures and shift towards ocean stewardship through incorporation of niche innovations within and across economic sectors and stakeholder communities. These novel approaches support an emergent but purposeful transition and suggest a clear path to a thriving and vibrant relationship between humans and the ocean. Oceans provide important natural resources, but the management and governance of the ocean is complex and the ecosystem is suffering as a result. The authors discuss current barriers to sustainable ocean governance and suggest pathways forward.

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  • Tanya Brodie Rudolph & Mary Ruckelshaus & Mark Swilling & Edward H. Allison & Henrik Österblom & Stefan Gelcich & Philile Mbatha, 2020. "A transition to sustainable ocean governance," Nature Communications, Nature, vol. 11(1), pages 1-14, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:nat:natcom:v:11:y:2020:i:1:d:10.1038_s41467-020-17410-2
    DOI: 10.1038/s41467-020-17410-2
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    1. Amanda T. Lombard & Jai Clifford-Holmes & Victoria Goodall & Bernadette Snow & Hannah Truter & Patrick Vrancken & Peter J. S. Jones & Kevern Cochrane & Wesley Flannery & Christina Hicks & Lena Gippert, 2023. "Principles for transformative ocean governance," Nature Sustainability, Nature, vol. 6(12), pages 1587-1599, December.
    2. Rodrigo A. Estévez & Stefan Gelcich, 2021. "Public Officials’ Knowledge of Advances and Gaps for Implementing the Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries in Chile," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 13(5), pages 1-17, March.
    3. Leandra R. Gonçalves & Leopoldo C. Gerhardinger & Marcus Polette & Alexander Turra, 2021. "An Endless Endeavor: The Evolution and Challenges of Multi-Level Coastal Governance in the Global South," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 13(18), pages 1-23, September.

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