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ClearTransformative Governance for Ocean Biodiversity
This review examines transformative governance approaches needed to protect ocean biodiversity, analyzing how existing international frameworks, policies, and institutions can be restructured to meet the scale of threats facing marine ecosystems. The authors assess the barriers and opportunities for achieving systemic change in ocean management toward more effective biodiversity conservation.
Global Ocean Governance and Ecological Civilization: Building a Sustainable Ocean Economy for China
This paper argues that healthy oceans are essential for human survival — regulating climate, producing oxygen, and absorbing carbon dioxide — and calls for stronger global governance frameworks for ocean sustainability.
Climate Change, Ocean Pollution, and Acidification: The Application of Integrated Management Strategies within the Framework of the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science
This study reviewed the impacts of climate change, ocean pollution, and acidification on marine ecosystems within the framework of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development 2021-2030. Integrated management strategies combining scientific research, technological innovation, and international governance were identified as essential for addressing these interconnected threats to ocean health.
Ocean governance for human health and the role of the social sciences
This paper examines the interdependence of ocean health and human health, arguing that effective ocean governance must involve the social sciences to address the complex human behaviors and institutions driving marine degradation. Managing plastic pollution entering the ocean requires governance frameworks that integrate scientific and social knowledge.
Plastic pollution of the world’s seas and oceans as a contemporary challenge in ocean governance
This paper frames plastic pollution of the world's seas and oceans as a defining contemporary challenge in ocean stewardship, reviewing the scale of the problem and arguing for urgent policy and management responses.
Exploring the Nexus and Utilities Between Regional and Global Ocean Governance Architecture
This paper analyzes the relationship between regional and global ocean governance frameworks, examining how they have co-evolved and how power dynamics shape their interaction. Effective ocean governance is critical for regulating plastic pollution, which requires coordinated action across national and international levels.
A bibliometric review on marine ecological environment governance: Development and prospects (1990–2022)
Researchers conducted a bibliometric analysis of 32 years of marine environmental governance research, finding a surge in publications since 2013 with growing focus on microplastic pollution in marine sediments, ecosystem restoration in protected areas, and the development of comprehensive global strategies to protect ocean health.
A 50-year reflection on global ocean governance for protection of the marine environment
This review chapter reflects on five decades of global ocean governance, finding that despite increasing international agreements, longstanding threats like pollution and overfishing remain unresolved while new challenges such as marine plastic litter and illegal fishing have emerged, requiring urgent and innovative governance responses.
Oceanic pollution; A threat to life
This brief overview discusses multiple forms of ocean pollution, including plastic debris, and their threats to marine ecosystems. The author calls for urgent global action to prevent further degradation of ocean health.
Strategies for Monitoring and Reducing Microplastic Pollution in Oceans
This review examined the sources, distribution, and ecological health impacts of marine microplastic pollution over the past five years, and discussed monitoring technologies and governance strategies needed to reduce microplastic contamination in ocean environments.
Re-thinking human interactions with the oceans
This review examines the interconnected ways human activities are damaging marine ecosystems, including through chemical and microbial pollution, harmful algal blooms, and loss of biodiversity. The authors argue that despite international agreements and treaties, ocean-related risks continue to escalate due to a lack of political commitment. The study calls for new integrated approaches to balance human wellbeing with ocean sustainability.
The Environmental Rule of Law for Oceans
This chapter surveys the legal principles and frameworks that govern ocean protection, including rules addressing microplastic pollution, noise, and chemical contamination. It argues that effective ocean governance requires strengthening the rule of environmental law at both national and international levels.
Microplastic Pollution in Oceans
This review provides an overview of microplastic pollution in the world's oceans, covering sources, distribution patterns, ecological impacts, and the challenges of monitoring and remediation at global scale. The authors emphasize the urgent need for international policy coordination and improved waste management.
Critical Perspectives on the New Situation of Global Ocean Governance
This paper examines the evolving landscape of global ocean governance, focusing on how climate change, the pandemic, and geopolitical shifts have created new challenges. Researchers discuss the growing role of non-state actors and the impact of emerging technologies on ocean policy. The study highlights the complexity of coordinating international cooperation on issues like marine pollution, deep-sea mining, and biodiversity protection.
Scientists' perspectives on global ocean research priorities
An international survey of ocean scientists identified global research priorities for understanding and managing ocean health, with plastic pollution emerging as one of the top concerns alongside climate change and biodiversity loss. The results reflect the scientific community's assessment of where investment is most urgently needed to sustain healthy ocean ecosystems.
The Importance of Ocean Science Diplomacy for Ocean Affairs, Global Sustainability, and the UN Decade of Ocean Science
This paper reviews the role of ocean science diplomacy in supporting sustainable ocean governance and international collaboration. Researchers examine how scientific cooperation underpins negotiations at organizations like the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission and through frameworks like UNCLOS. The study emphasizes that addressing ocean challenges, including pollution, requires strengthened science-policy partnerships across nations.
International cooperation for the protection of global public goods
This paper examines international cooperation challenges in addressing global public goods problems, using marine plastic pollution as a key example. With an estimated 150 million tonnes of plastics in the world's oceans, the study argues that effective solutions require unprecedented levels of international coordination.
Ocean Solutions That Benefit People, Nature and the Economy
This report examines ocean-based solutions that can simultaneously benefit people, nature, and the economy. The study balances hope and concern while presenting concrete examples of sustainable approaches to ocean management and conservation.
Governance Strategies for Mitigating Microplastic Pollution in the Marine Environment: A Review
This review assessed the sources, spread, and impacts of microplastic pollution in marine environments and evaluated existing governance strategies for addressing the problem. Researchers found significant gaps in management approaches, including limited community involvement in monitoring and a lack of standardized mitigation strategies for coastal areas. The study calls for stronger policy interventions, more citizen science initiatives, and coordinated international efforts to reduce microplastic pollution in the oceans.
Global Changes, Anthropogenic Impacts and the Future of the Oceans
This review covers multiple human-caused threats to ocean health, including pollution by mercury, lead, and plastics, as well as ocean acidification and deoxygenation. The discussion of plastic pollution highlights how microplastics compound other ongoing threats to marine ecosystems.
Does national power trigger ocean conservation?
This political science study investigates whether a nation's geopolitical power influences its commitment to ocean conservation policies. It explores the relationship between national power dynamics and environmental governance in marine contexts.
On the Challenge of Plastic Wastes and Litter in Oceans: Some Policy Reflections
This policy analysis discusses the growing crisis of plastic litter in the world's oceans, reviewing international agreements and national policies aimed at reducing ocean plastic pollution. The authors argue that current policy efforts fall far short of what is needed and propose stronger global governance frameworks.
Towards a Sustainable Ocean Ecosystem: Innovations in Plastic Pollution Mitigation, Policy Collaborations, and Technological Advancements
This review examined innovations in ocean plastic pollution mitigation, including clean-up technologies, international policy collaborations, and engineering advances, synthesizing the current state of efforts to address the global plastic waste crisis in marine environments.
Trends and Evolution in the Concept of Marine Ecosystem Services: An Overview
This overview reviews the evolution of the marine ecosystem services concept, examining how human activities increasingly pressure ocean environments. Researchers found that pollution, including plastic and microplastic contamination, is among the growing threats to the marine ecosystem services that support food production, climate regulation, and coastal protection. The study emphasizes the need for effective management strategies to balance human use with ocean health.