Achieving Ocean Equity

Achieving Ocean Equity addresses the urgent need for more inclusive and resilient strategies to aid sustainable ocean-based economic development. Combining environmental stewardship and social justice, leading experts explore best practices and actionable insights to accomplish this goal.Bridging case studies and policy analysis, contributing authors examine the environmental, social and economic aspects of ocean governance, with particular emphasis on Asia and the Pacific, including Small Island Developing States. Employing scientific evidence, local knowledge and innovative financial instruments, they confront the multidimensional challenges of ocean governance. The book sheds light on crucial issues such as ocean ecosystem degradation, indigenous custodianship, gender roles, sustainable fisheries and the emergence of blue finance mechanisms. It also evaluates frameworks for more inclusive management and highlights the importance of robust policy alignment and collaborative efforts among stakeholders.This is a key resource for scholars and students of economics, marine policy, environmental studies and sociology. Policymakers and practitioners working with coastal communities, fisheries and NGOs will also benefit from practical, region-specific lessons for real-world application.