Blue Economy and Ocean Grabbing

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What is the primary purpose of comprehensive participation and co-production in addressing challenges related to the blue economy?

To increase profit margins for private interests

To limit access to ocean resources for existing users

To exploit ocean space for public institutions

To bridge the gap between sustainability goals and policy implementation (correct)

How does ocean grabbing typically occur?

Through sustainable governance processes

By enhancing social-ecological well-being

By promoting human security and livelihoods

By appropriating ocean space or resources from prior users (correct)

What is a key characteristic of adaptive governance in the context of the blue economy?

Static policies that do not evolve over time

Rigid decision-making processes

Supporting those involved in and affected by blue economy growth (correct)

Promoting ocean grabbing for economic development

What distinguishes ocean grabbing from sustainable resource management?

Ocean grabbing appropriates resources from prior users or inhabitants Signup and view all the answers

Why is inappropriate governance a common feature in cases of ocean grabbing?

To dispossess or appropriate ocean resources from prior users Signup and view all the answers

What does social equity combine, according to the text?

Equal treatment and fair treatment across outcomes and procedures Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to acknowledging and respecting pre-existing arrangements and distinct rights of different groups?

Recognitional justice Signup and view all the answers

How are coastal communities typically included in decision-making processes, as per the text?

Through exclusion from decision-making processes Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of marine policies according to the text?

Regulatory aspects overlooking local worldviews and livelihoods Signup and view all the answers

What aspect is lacking in marine policies with regard to coastal communities, as mentioned in the text?

Incorporation of worldviews and needs of coastal communities Signup and view all the answers

Which term is used to describe the imbalance in distributing 'goods' and 'bads' across different individuals and groups in society?

Distributive equity Signup and view all the answers

What is the main concern related to the oceans mentioned in the text?

Exploitation of marine ecosystems Signup and view all the answers

In the context of ocean development, what does it mean to 'Develop inclusive and participatory planning and governance processes'?

Encouraging diverse stakeholder involvement in decision-making Signup and view all the answers

What is a key consideration highlighted in the text for safeguarding ocean resources?

Recognizing and protecting resource tenure and access rights Signup and view all the answers

How can the impacts of development on ocean habitats be minimized as suggested in the text?

Minimizing the impacts of development on habitats and ecosystem services Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ocean grabbing' refer to based on the text?

Violating human rights through the unjust acquisition of ocean resources Signup and view all the answers

How does the text emphasize the role of women in the ocean economy?

By recognizing, including, and promoting an equal role for women in the ocean economy Signup and view all the answers

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