Building multiscalar sustainable ocean governance: How do global perspectives interact with the Portuguese national approach?
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.This study analyzes Portugal's ocean governance discourse, comparing UN Sustainable Development Goals with national policies. It reveals how global ocean science initiatives interact with national strategies for sustainable maritime development.
Area Of Science
- Marine Policy and Governance
- International Relations
- Sustainable Development
Background
- The United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030) aims to enhance global ocean governance.
- Maritime environmental and economic issues gained prominence around 2010, influencing global policy.
- Portugal has a history of international ocean engagement and established a Ministry of the Sea in 2015.
Purpose Of The Study
- To analyze and compare the discourse in UN Sustainable Development Goals reports and Portuguese government programs (2005-2022).
- To explore prominent trends in Portuguese ocean governance discourse.
- To understand the interaction between global and national perspectives on ocean governance.
Main Methods
- Discourse analysis of UN Sustainable Development Goals reports.
- Discourse analysis of Portuguese government programs (2005-2022).
- Comparative analysis of global and national policy documents.
Main Results
- Identified key trends in Portuguese ocean governance discourse.
- Highlighted the interplay between global ocean science initiatives and national policy frameworks.
- Provided insights into the multiscalar impacts of promoting sustainable ocean governance.
Conclusions
- Global and national perspectives on ocean governance show significant interaction.
- Portugal's policies reflect a blend of international commitments and national maritime interests.
- The study offers a case study for understanding the implementation of global ocean agendas at the national level.
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