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The future of ocean governance
Bianca Haas1,2, Mary Mackay3,2, Camilla Novaglio3,2
1Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies, Private Bag 129, Hobart, TAS 7001 Australia.
Reviews in Fish Biology and Fisheries
|January 18, 2021
Summary
Achieving sustainable ocean governance requires addressing resource overexploitation, inequitable benefit distribution, and inadequate adaptation. Implementing co-created management plans and enhancing decision-making can lead to a more sustainable future by 2030.
Area of Science:
- Marine Policy and Management
- Environmental Governance
- Sustainable Development
Background:
- Ocean governance is complex, involving diverse actors with competing interests.
- Current governance faces risks including resource overexploitation, inequitable benefit distribution, and poor adaptation to ocean changes.
- The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and UN Ocean Decade provide a framework for improving ocean management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore pathways toward more sustainable ocean governance aligned with global goals.
- To identify key governance-related risks threatening ocean health and equity.
- To define drivers shaping future ocean governance and propose actions for a sustainable trajectory.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of governance processes involving states, civil society, local communities, and industry.
- Utilizing the SDGs as a framework to define governance-related risks.
- Identifying key drivers of ocean governance evolution.
- Developing scenarios for 2030: 'Business as Usual' vs. 'More Sustainable Future'.
Main Results:
- Three major governance risks identified: overexploitation, inequitable access/benefits, and inadequate adaptation.
- Five key drivers influencing ocean governance evolution were determined.
- Two future scenarios for 2030 were outlined: a continuation of current trends or a transformational sustainable future.
- Specific actions, including co-created management plans and enhanced decision-making, are proposed to mitigate risks.
Conclusions:
- Transitioning to sustainable ocean governance is achievable through strategic actions.
- Improved management plans, enhanced decision-making, and proactive adaptation are crucial.
- Addressing governance failures is essential for meeting Sustainable Development Goals and ensuring ocean health.
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