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Rethinking the Blue Economy: Integrating social science for sustainability and justice
Jerneja Penca1, Irmak Ertör2, Marta Ballesteros3
1Science and Research Centre Koper, Mediterranean Institute for Environmental Studies, Koper, Slovenia.
Npj Ocean Sustainability
|July 15, 2025
Summary
Integrating social sciences is crucial for a sustainable Blue Economy. This approach anchors knowledge in societal challenges, promoting co-creation and accountability for just ocean use.
Area of Science:
- Oceanography
- Marine Policy
- Social Sciences
Background:
- The Blue Economy aims for sustainable and equitable ocean utilization.
- Current scientific foundations often lack sufficient social science integration.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the essential role of social sciences in advancing the Blue Economy.
- To propose a strategy for redefining the Blue Economy through social science integration.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of real-world scientific networking initiatives.
- Identification of key contributions from social sciences.
Main Results:
- Social sciences offer critical insights for sustainable ocean management.
- A strategy is proposed to center the Blue Economy on societal challenges.
Conclusions:
- Integrating social sciences is vital for a truly sustainable and just Blue Economy.
- The proposed strategy emphasizes co-creation, policy-science interface, knowledge integration, accountability, and care.
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