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  • Social Equity

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  • The ocean is vital for human well-being, but inequity in ocean-based activities is increasing.
  • Effective governance requires systematic measurement and tracking of equity in ocean initiatives.
  • Current approaches lack robust frameworks for assessing and improving ocean equity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce the Ocean Equity Index (OEI), a novel framework for assessing and enhancing equity in ocean initiatives.
  • To provide a structured tool for measuring progress and supporting evidence-based decision-making in marine policy.
  • To guide the development of more equitable ocean projects and policies.

Main Methods:

  • Development of the Ocean Equity Index (OEI) based on twelve scoring criteria.
  • Application of the OEI to diverse case studies at local, national, and global scales.
  • Validation of the OEI's utility in generating structured data for decision-making.

Main Results:

  • The OEI successfully assessed equity across various ocean sectors and scales.
  • The framework generated structured data, enabling evidence-based comparisons and improvements.
  • Case studies demonstrated the OEI's applicability and potential to identify inequities.

Conclusions:

  • The Ocean Equity Index (OEI) is a theoretically robust and broadly applicable tool for promoting ocean equity.
  • The OEI can guide the design of more equitable ocean initiatives, projects, and policies.
  • Implementing the OEI can lead to improved outcomes for coastal communities and marine ecosystems.