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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.
Abstract:
To fulfill the Blue Economy's promise of sustainable and just ocean use, its scientific foundation must more fully integrate the social sciences. Drawing on insights from real-world scientific networking initiatives, we identify three key contributions of the social sciences and propose a strategy to redefine the Blue Economy. This strategy anchors knowledge in societal challenges and emphasizes co-creation, the science-policy interface, knowledge integration, and the values of accountability and care.
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