Blue Governance in the Arctic and Antarctic

Geir Hønneland is Adjunct Professor at the Fridtjof Nansen Institute and Nord University, Norway. He holds a Ph.D. in political science and an LL.M. in the law of the sea and has published a number of books on international ocean governance, Arctic politics and Russian identity.

• Introduction.- The precautionary approach, implementation and state practice.- The MSC Certification Scheme and the precautionary approach.- MSC certification of Arctic and Antarctic fisheries.- Influence on fisher behaviour and state practice.- Conclusion.