The US Blue New Deal: What does it mean for just transitions, sustainability, and resilience of the blue economy?

Axon, Stephen; Bertana, Amanda; Graziano, Marcello; Cross, Emma L.; Smith, Allie; Axon, Kayleigh; Wakefield, Alysia

doi:10.1111/geoj.12434

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“…It is, therefore, unsurprising that the nuances of the contextual evolution underpinning core concepts of sustainable development are frequently disregarded when educating future sustainability scientists [22]. This has implications for wider understanding of contextual and current issues that continue to be barriers to sustainable practices [13], e.g., climate change [16], offshore wind development [33], and sustainable use of marine resources [34]. However, this is not to say that the Rio Declaration's principles are not without merit or use.…”

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Unveiling Understandings of the Rio Declaration’s Sustainability Principles: A Case of Alternative Concepts, Misaligned (Dis)Connections, and Terminological Evolution

Axon

2024

Sustainability

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The myriad and contested meanings of ‘sustainability’ and ‘sustainable development’ lead many to refer to both concepts as meaningless, oxymoronic, and paradoxical. Yet breaking down such terms to their key principles allows for introducing core concepts, constituent meanings, and associated practices that should enable greater understanding. Despite this, understandings of the interconnected nature of sustainability and sustainable development lack a holistic perspective among students. Exploring this area further, this paper presents findings from a 6-year longitudinal survey at Southern Connecticut State University which asked sustainability studies students (n = 150) for their perspectives on the Rio Declaration’s principles of sustainability. Findings from this study elucidate the many disconnections students form predicated on limited real-world global awareness of sustainability projects alongside breaking down broad concepts to those accommodated by contemporary socio-environmental discourse. Conversely, sustainability students consider alternative concepts such as responsibility, cooperation, accountability, intersectionality, and new economic pathways to be of value and necessity as opposed to the sustainability principles encompassed in the Rio Declaration. Summarising the alternative concepts that are preferable to sustainability students, and exploring the principles and implications of related disconnections and terminological evolution, this article argues for increasing engagement from sustainability academics to explore this departure from some of the discipline’s core foundations.

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Unveiling Understandings of the Rio Declaration’s Sustainability Principles: A Case of Alternative Concepts, Misaligned (Dis)Connections, and Terminological Evolution

Axon

2024

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“…Furthermore, blue justice has been presented as a paradigm for achieving sustainable and equitable blue economy governance (Axon et al, 2022). The omission of the blue justice discourse from the Gulf of Guinea's blue economy will impact its implementation with disastrous implications.…”

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Operationalizing the blue economy in the Gulf of Guinea, Africa

Popoola,

Olajuyigbe

2023

Front. Polit. Sci.

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The Blue Economy is crucial for sustainable development in Africa, and the Gulf of Guinea, one of Sub-Saharan Africa's most economically dynamic countries, faces several challenges in transitioning into this economy. This study assesses the situation of the Blue Economy in the Gulf of Guinea and proposes strategies for its operationalization. A qualitative research approach was used to examine each member state's marine conservation initiatives, regional collaboration, management approaches, and strategic frameworks. Findings show that the Gulf of Guinea is already experiencing blue economy activities, but challenges like rapid population growth, urbanization, piracy, unsustainable anthropogenic activities, poor institutional frameworks, and climate change hinder the transition. The Gulf of Guinea's ocean economy accounts for less than 10% of GDP, so integrating the blue economy into trade strategies is crucial for its transformation. A systematic approach based on national priorities, social context, and resource base is needed to foster social inclusion, economic progress, and sustainable ocean development. Enablers of blue growth, such as integrated coastal zone management, marine spatial planning, marine protected areas, marine biodiversity, and blue justice discourse, must be integrated into policy design, prioritizing sustainability and equity. A cautious, phased approach is suggested, focusing on establishing traditional sectors, growing them, integrating value chains, and implementing regional collaboration so that the blue economy delivers on its social, environmental and economic goals in the Gulf of Guinea.

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“…It has gained prominence as one of the top policy recommendations of 2020 Democratic presidential contender Elizabeth Warren. This approach aims to boost socioeconomic resilience, promote environmental justice, and address social inequality through the blue economy [5]. In the context of Indonesia, the sea plays a pivotal role in the nation's prosperity, serving as the cornerstone of various economic activities under the blue economy framework.…”

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Optimalization the Blue Economy Policy of the Tourism Sector using E-Government in the Coastal Area of Ambon Island

Rahman,

Mawar,

Hermanto

2023

E3S Web Conf.

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This study was conducted with the objective of investigating and evaluating the optimization of the blue economy policy within the tourism sector by leveraging e-government tools in the coastal region of Ambon Island. Qualitative research employing the case study methodology was employed for this study. The results of this study have unveiled that the current level of e-government adoption in the coastal region of Ambon Island falls short of the desired standards. This is primarily attributed to two pivotal factors. Firstly, the Local Government of Ambon City, as represented by the Ambon City Tourism Agency, lacks a dedicated website, application, or dashboard for several crucial purposes. These factors encompass sharing information and knowledge with other government entities, enhancing the dissemination of information and knowledge, fostering greater citizen engagement, bolstering collaboration with the business sector, and attracting potential tourists to Ambon City. Secondly, both the Maluku Provincial Government and the Central Government have not provided adequate support or backing for these initiatives. Therefore, this research proposed that: The Ambon City Government should create an e-government platform, which can take the form of a website, platform, or tourism dashboard. This platform should be dedicated to updating and disseminating information and knowledge currently hosted on https://kemenparekraf.go.id/. Additionally, efforts should be made to simplify various elements that serve similar functions or contain similar content. The integration of visa and application issuance features from the website https://visa-online.imigration.go.id/ should be implemented to enhance the existing website https://www.indonesia.travel/id/. In addition, improvements should be made to the English language functionality of the website https://dispar.malukuprov.go.id/. Also, the Maluku Provincial Government should intensify its promotional efforts for the Beta Maluku Application.

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The US Blue New Deal: What does it mean for just transitions, sustainability, and resilience of the blue economy?

Abstract: The information, practices and views in this article are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG).

Cited by 7 publications

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Unveiling Understandings of the Rio Declaration’s Sustainability Principles: A Case of Alternative Concepts, Misaligned (Dis)Connections, and Terminological Evolution

Unveiling Understandings of the Rio Declaration’s Sustainability Principles: A Case of Alternative Concepts, Misaligned (Dis)Connections, and Terminological Evolution

Operationalizing the blue economy in the Gulf of Guinea, Africa

Optimalization the Blue Economy Policy of the Tourism Sector using E-Government in the Coastal Area of Ambon Island

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