scholarly journals Marine Spatial Planning in Colombia: Advances and Challenges Facing the Implementation of the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (Vol Esp. 2) ◽  
pp. 33-54
Author(s):  
Sonia González ◽  
Iván Marín ◽  
Carlos Verano ◽  
Alejandro Castro ◽  
Laura Vargas
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
United Nations ◽  
Spatial Planning ◽  
National Policy ◽  
Policy Instruments ◽  
Marine Spatial Planning ◽  
Coastal Planning ◽  
Ocean Science ◽  
Ocean Sciences ◽  
The United Nations

The oceans present high levels of degradation and affectation by human activities and global warming, hence the use of the Decade of Ocean Sciences for Sustainable Development of the United Nations 2021-2030 (Decade), where Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) is included, are seen as initiatives that contribute to improve the current situation of the world’s marine ecosystems. In Colombia the MSP is understood as the Marine-Coastal Planning (OMC by its acronym in Spanish) and even though it has presented progress in recent years, due to the lack of approval of law projects, there are legal gaps in Marine-Coastal Planning that hinders its development. However, the policy instruments that Colombia has on oceans and coastal spaces such as the National Policy of the Ocean and Coastal Spaces (PNOEC by its acronym in Spanish) and the CONPES “Colombia Sustainable Bioceanic Power 2030” (CONPES 3990 by its acronym in Spanish) turn out to be strategic tools that help to complement those gaps found. Through this article, a diagnosis of the panorama of MSP in Colombia is made regarding the implementation of plans and projects that the Decade can develop and strengthen in the country. For which a bibliographic review of the main policies and instruments of Marine-Coastal Planning in Colombia was carried out.

scholarly journals Introduction to The United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021‐2030) and the Seabed 2030 Initiative

2021 ◽  
Vol 55 (3) ◽  
pp. 148-149
Author(s):  
Donna M. Kocak ◽  
Liesl Hotaling
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
United Nations ◽  
Ocean Science ◽  
The United Nations

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scholarly journals Ocean Science Decade Calls Attention to a Wave of Concerns

Eos ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 100 ◽  
Author(s):  
Randy Showstack
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
United Nations ◽  
Ocean Science ◽  
The United Nations

The United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development is a wake-up call and a motivation to manage the ocean sustainably.

scholarly journals Visions for a Sea Change: Report of the First International Workshop on Marine Spatial Planning

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charles Ehler ◽  
Fanny Douvere
Keyword(s):  
United Nations ◽  
Spatial Planning ◽  
International Workshop ◽  
Marine Spatial Planning ◽  
United Nations Educational ◽  
Cultural Organization ◽  
New Information ◽  
Technical Report ◽  
The United Nations ◽  
Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission

From 8-10 November 2006 the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) and the Man and the Biosphere Programme (MAB) of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) held the first international workshop on Marine Spatial Planning. The meeting was held at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, France.We prepared this technical report from expert presentations made at the workshop and subsequent discussions during and following the workshop, supplemented and updated with new information where appropriate. Marine spatial planning is a rapidly developing field, and we wanted to keep this report up to date. We take responsibility for any misinterpretation or misrepresentation of ideas in the original presentations or factual errors in the report.

scholarly journals Transferring Complex Scientific Knowledge to Useable Products for Society: The Role of the Global Integrated Ocean Assessment and Challenges in the Effective Delivery of Ocean Knowledge

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karen Evans ◽  
Tymon Zielinski ◽  
S. Chiba ◽  
Carlos Garcia-Soto ◽  
Henn Ojaveer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
United Nations ◽  
Marine Environment ◽  
Human Activities ◽  
World Ocean ◽  
Ecosystem Recovery ◽  
Ocean Science ◽  
Regular Process ◽  
The World ◽  
The United Nations

The ocean provides essential services to human wellbeing through climate regulation, provision of food, energy and livelihoods, protection of communities and nurturing of social and cultural values. Yet despite the ocean’s key role for all life, it is failing as a result of unsustainable human practices. The first global integrated assessment of the marine environment, produced by the United Nations under The Regular Process for Global Reporting and Assessment of the State of the Marine Environment, including Socioeconomic Aspects (the World Ocean Assessment), identified an overall decline in ocean health. The second assessment, launched in April 2021, although recognising some bright spots and improvements, stresses ongoing decline in the ocean as a result of many unabated anthropogenic stressors on the ocean. This highlights that society, as a whole, does not fully recognise or value the importance of the ocean to their lives and impacts on the ocean caused by human activities. Further, recognition of the need for immediate and effective solutions for mitigating impacts and enabling ecosystem recovery, and the associated societal changes required is lacking. The United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development 2021–2030 both recognize that sustainability is both a desired and essential pathway for ensuring the ocean can continue to provide the services society depends on. The World Ocean Assessment has an important role to play in increasing awareness of the ocean, the changes occurring in the ocean, the human activities causing those changes and the progress being made in reducing and mitigating the impacts of human activities on the marine environment. This paper outlines the knowledge brokering role that the Regular Process provides on ocean issues to all aspects of society from policy makers, ocean managers, ocean users to the public. It identifies the challenges faced by the Regular Process in successfully carrying out that role and lessons learned in achieving widespread uptake and recognition. Within the Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development, solutions in the form of instructions or guidelines for the use of the assessment can be developed and implemented.

scholarly journals Influence of Circular Economy Phenomenon to Fulfil Global Sustainable Development Goal: Perspective from Bangladesh

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (20) ◽  
pp. 11455
Author(s):  
Muhammad Azizuddin ◽  
Ahm Shamsuzzoha ◽  
Sujan Piya
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
United Nations ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
Sustainable Consumption ◽  
National Level ◽  
National Policy ◽  
Policy Response ◽  
The United Nations ◽  
National Governments ◽  
The Impact

This paper highlights the extent of the relationships between circular economy (CE) practices and the implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Specifically, the paper takes part in academic debates regarding CE and SDGs. It qualitatively investigates national governments’ policy response and practices, with a focus on Bangladesh. The study finds varying degrees of momentum in the national policy response to SDGs and thus, it answers two research questions: (i) what is the relevance of CE practices to the United Nations (UN) SDGs? (ii) What are the responses from the Bangladeshi government to fulfil the UN SDGs regarding sustainable consumption and production with CE? As CE is a global trend, the research suggests that broad, conscientious connection and collaboration at the national level are essential. The findings implicate national governments in developing countries and UN SDGs for their policies and programme reassessment, considering the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sustainable development.

scholarly journals Join the Effort to Improve the Health of Our Oceans

Eos ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 100 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chris McEntee
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
United Nations ◽  
Executive Director ◽  
Ocean Science ◽  
Planning Meeting ◽  
The United Nations ◽  
Global Planning

AGU executive director/CEO Chris McEntee provides key takeaways from the first Global Planning Meeting, in Copenhagen, for the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development.

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