The Need for Social Considerations in SDG 14

Haward, Marcus; Haas, Bianca

doi:10.3389/fmars.2021.632282

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“…Explicit prioritization of social benefits and equity is a concern of the ocean economics discussion (Cisneros-Montemayor et al, 2019;Österblom et al, 2020;Haward and Haas, 2021). Bennett (2022a) focuses on equity and justice in the oceans categorizing six types in his study as recognitional, procedural, distributional, management, environmental, and contextual.…”

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Blue Economy, Blue Growth, Social Equity and Small-scale Fisheries: A Global and National Level Review

Das¹

2023

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One of the most promising economic arenas in the coming decades is the ocean and there are currently numerous initiatives to the ‘blue economy’ discourse that revolves around the argument that small-scale fishers’ livelihoods require greater attention. To synthesize current scientific knowledge and address prevailing research gaps surrounding this discourse, I conduct a scoping review of global literature on the blue economy, blue growth, social equity, and Small-Scale Fisheries (SSF) analyse different international policy papers and national-level blue economy plans. To explore the need for further research, this review focuses on how different aspects of the blue economy risks lead to inequity in the pursuit of ocean sustainability. Based on the initial content analysis, I identify evidence for undermining social equity and justice related to the ocean and find that social equity is often overlooked in national-level blue economy and blue growth initiatives. This overlooking leads to or accelerates processes of coastal and ocean grabbing, displacement, dispossession, and exclusion which strongly impact the livelihoods of marginalized coastal communities, particularly, small-scale fishers in various parts of the world. The collected evidence suggests that there is a missing link between international policy deliberations and national-level implementation plans in the blue economy context. Numerous studies claim that critical re-thinking of policies is required to ensure the sustainability of blue economy trajectories. Unchecked economic growth in the ocean as in other realms can reinforce inequities and unjust and inequitable resource distribution patterns. To pre-empt, mitigate, and resolve likely conflicts, deeper insights are needed to address the impacts of the blue economy and blue growth on coastal livelihoods. I suggest investigating the causes of conflict and further research on how governance responds to sustain small-scale fisheries while embracing the blue economy and blue growth agendas.

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Section: 'Social Equity' or 'Ocean Equity And Justice' Missing In Be ...mentioning

confidence: 99%

Blue Economy, Blue Growth, Social Equity and Small-scale Fisheries: A Global and National Level Review

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2023

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“…SDG 14 is embedded within a broad spectrum of recent international efforts to protect the ocean and to regulate sectoral aspects (including fisheries, navigation and shipping, whaling, deep-seabed mining and trade in endangered marine species). Although many scholars consider SDG 14 to be a landmark or, at least, a great step forward in advancing partnerships and synergies between various strands of contemporary ocean governance (eg Singh et al, 2017;Unger et al, 2017;Haas et al, 2019), there is also a broad recognition of its shortcomings when it comes to properly addressing pressing environmental problems and global inequality (eg Cormier and Elliott, 2017;Armstrong, 2020;Johansen and vestvik, 2020;Haward and Haas, 2021).…”

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“…Regrettably, this is not the only problem with SDG 14. Scholars have pointed to a lack of engagement with the financial cost of actually implementing SDG 14 (Johansen and vestvik, 2020), social considerations such as labour conditions on vessels (Rudolph et al, 2020;Haward and Haas, 2021) and poverty eradication (Ntona and Morgera, 2018).…”

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The Environment in Global Sustainability Governance

2023

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after conducting research on the relation between climate science and politics at Harvard University's program on science, technology and society. His research interests include environmental governance, power relations and the politicization of climate change. Jens is the author of How Power Shapes Energy Transitions in Southeast Asia (Routledge, 2017) and coeditor of Governing Climate Change in Southeast Asia (Taylor & Francis, 2021), and has published articles about non-state climate action, populism and the imagination.

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“…It recognizes the vital roles of women in coastal communities, contributing to SDG 5 (Gender Equality), and explores sustainable energy solutions like wave and tidal energy, aligning with SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy). Additionally, it fosters sustainable livelihoods, economic growth, and decent work opportunities, aligning with SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) [14], and encourages innovations in sustainable marine practices, in line with SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), for fisheries, tourism, and shipping industries. The health and well-being of marine ecosystems play a pivotal role in addressing social inequalities, aligning with SDG 10 (Reduced Inequality) by ensuring equitable access to marine resources and benefits.…”

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Modeling Dynamic Processes in the Black Sea Pelagic Habitat—Causal Connections between Abiotic and Biotic Factors in Two Climate Change Scenarios

Lazar,

Boicenco,

Pantea

et al. 2024

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The paper contributes to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeting Life Below Water by introducing user-friendly modeling approaches. It delves into the impact of abiotic factors on the first two trophic levels within the marine ecosystem, both naturally and due to human influence. Specifically, the study examines the connections between environmental parameters (e.g., temperature, salinity, nutrients) and plankton along the Romanian Black Sea coast during the warm season over a decade. The research develops models to forecast zooplankton proliferation using machine learning (ML) algorithms and gathered data. Water temperature significantly affects copepods and “other groups” of zooplankton densities during the warm season. Conversely, no discernible impact is observed on dinoflagellate Noctiluca scintillans blooms. Salinity fluctuations notably influence typical phytoplankton proliferation, with phosphate concentrations primarily driving widespread blooms. The study explores two scenarios for forecasting zooplankton growth: Business as Usual, predicting modest increases in temperature, salinity, and constant nutrient levels, and the Mild scenario, projecting substantial temperature and salinity increases alongside significant nutrient decrease by 2042. The findings underscore high densities of Noctiluca scintillans under both scenarios, particularly pronounced in the second scenario, surpassing the first by around 70%. These findings, indicative of a eutrophic ecosystem, underscore the potential implications of altered abiotic factors on ecosystem health, aligning with SDGs focused on Life Below Water.

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The Need for Social Considerations in SDG 14

Cited by 7 publications

References 22 publications

Blue Economy, Blue Growth, Social Equity and Small-scale Fisheries: A Global and National Level Review

Blue Economy, Blue Growth, Social Equity and Small-scale Fisheries: A Global and National Level Review

The Environment in Global Sustainability Governance

Modeling Dynamic Processes in the Black Sea Pelagic Habitat—Causal Connections between Abiotic and Biotic Factors in Two Climate Change Scenarios

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