Publications
Tides of Knowledge: ocean knowledge co-creation at the science-society-policy nexus
“In this chapter we explore the possibilities for decolonising ocean science through fluid and tidal movements toward ocean knowledge co-creation that is transformative, transdisciplinary and transgressive, and that expands research at the sciencesociety-policy interface. In our experience coordinating and participating in a global transdisciplinary and transgressive ocean governance research network, we considered this approach essential […]
Equity, sustainability and transformation under the BBNJ Agreement
“This chapter reflects on the overarching contributions of the Agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ Agreement) to inter-and intra-generational equity, environmental sustainability, and transformation. The chapter explains the areas of the BBNJ Agreement […]
Gender Dimensions of Vulnerabilities, Adaptations and Alternative Livelihoods of the Closed Season in Elmina – Ghana: A Qualitative Study
“A closed season policy has emerged as an ocean governance strategy aimed at protecting and conserving fish stocks across countries and coastal areas. Its implementation has produced traces of vulnerabilities, and forms of livelihood adaptations and alternative livelihood opportunities. However, little is known about how these occur among gender groups. This paper therefore focuses on […]
Connecting ecosystem services research and human rights to revamp the application of the precautionary principle
“With ecosystem services (ES) vital for human wellbeing1, the protection of nature is a human rights matter. We outline how recent advances in international human rights law should inform a revamp of how precaution is applied within environmental decision-making. Critically, precautionary decision-making must evolve to make use of best-available evidence, including novel ES research approaches, […]
Reflections on the past, present, and potential futures of knowledge hierarchies in ocean biodiversity governance research
“Governance of the ocean and its biodiversity is deeply entangled within social, political and cultural histories. The evolution of marine science has been subject to similar influences, and we (the authors) consider these factors to create, embed and reinforce knowledge hierarchies in ocean governance processes and associated research that set societal patterns of prioritisation and […]
Benefit Sharing Under the BBNJ Agreement In Practice
“This chapter examines different models and examples of benefit sharing to explore how article 14 of the BBNJ Agreement may be implemented in practice. It describes monetary and non-monetary benefits, as differentiated in the BBNJ Agreement, and considers the different modalities that may be employed for their distribution. Special attention is given to existing access […]
The Novel Notification Information System for Marine Genetic Resources under the BBNJ Agreement
“The new treaty on the conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction promotes equity through the fair and equitable sharing of benefits from activities with respect to marine genetic resources (MGR) and digital sequence information (DSI). To obtain information about these activities, the treaty provides a framework for a ‘light […]
Climate risk assessment of the fisheries in Namibia
“In Namibia, fisheries are important for food security and protein provisioning, income generation and trade; but they are vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. Not only does climate change impact the marine living resources crucial to fisheries; but changes in weather, currents and storminess are affecting the safety and effectiveness of fishing. Here we […]
Pilot Project Report: -Ghana Future Visions-
A transdisciplinary pilot process of co-developing transformative future visions for Ghana’s ocean, coast and coastal communities “This document reports on a pilot process for reimagining a future vision for Ghana’s ocean, coast and coastal communities. There is a global call to identify visions and pathways towards sustainable and equitable futures, emphasising the urgent need for relevant […]
