Social equity is key to sustainable ocean governance

Authors

Katherine M. Crosman, University of Washington
Edward H. Allison, WorldFish
Yoshitaka Ota, University of Washington
Andrés M. Cisneros-Montemayor, University of British Columbia
Gerald G. Singh, Memorial University of Newfoundland
Wilf Swartz, Dalhousie University
Megan Bailey, Dalhousie University
Kate M. Barclay, University of Technology Sydney
Grant Blume, University of Washington
Mathieu Colléter, Institut National Polytechnique de Toulouse
Michael Fabinyi, University of Technology Sydney
Elaine M. Faustman, University of Washington
Russell Fielding, Coastal Carolina University

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

8-10-2022

Abstract

Calls to address social equity in ocean governance are expanding. Yet ‘equity’ is seldom clearly defined. Here we present a framework to support contextually-informed assessment of equity in ocean governance. Guiding questions include: (1) Where and (2) Why is equity being examined? (3) Equity for or amongst Whom? (4) What is being distributed? (5) When is equity considered? And (6) How do governance structures impact equity? The framework supports consistent operationalization of equity, challenges oversimplification, and allows evaluation of progress. It is a step toward securing the equitable ocean governance already reflected in national and international commitments.

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Recommended Citation

Crosman, K.M., Allison, E.H., Ota, Y. et al. Social equity is key to sustainable ocean governance. npj Ocean Sustain 1, 4 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1038/s44183-022-00001-7. Available at https://digitalcommons.coastal.edu/anthro-geo/1/