Oceans: The New Frontier

Jacquet, Pierre

ISBN 10: 8179934020 / ISBN 13: 9788179934029

Edité par The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), 2011

Gut/Very good: Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit wenigen Gebrauchsspuren an Einband, Schutzumschlag oder Seiten. / Describes a book or dust jacket that does show some signs of wear on either the binding, dust jacket or pages. N° de réf. du vendeur M08179934020-V

Synopsis :

The ocean frontier is constantly being redefined by new discoveries, technologies, national strategies, and ecological imperatives. Increasing dependence of humanity on the resources of the oceans has blurred the boundaries between the mainland and oceans. As humanity's footprint extends, oceans are seeing intense conflicts between actors and issues. The book questions the ability of global governance to regulate access to resources and services provided by the oceans so as to protect the ocean ecosystems. The chapters show how the global governance system has not been adequately responsive while in many cases local initiatives have contributed the solutions. Special sites, like sea-ports, can provide levers for action. Oceans - The New Frontier is part of a series of annual publications on sustainable development (A Planet for Life) prepared under the scientific leadership of leading figures in the field of sustainable development. Contents: Negotiating our future with the oceans An environment to discover: marine biodiversity assessments The oceans: an inexhaustible source of energy? A globalized maritime economy: at what price? The rise of the cyborg fish: on attempts to make fisheries manageable Ocean governance: a fragmented regulatory framework A regional approach to marine environmental protection: the regional seas experience Maritime shipping at the crossroads of economic and environmental challenges On the curbing of illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing Perspectives on the whaling controversy Marine genetic resources: the patentability of living organisms and biodiversity conservation Ocean iron fertilization The arctic governance challenge Changing climate, changing ocean, changing planet

Présentation de l'éditeur: The ocean frontier is constantly being redefined by new discoveries, technologies, national strategies, and ecological imperatives. Increasing dependence of humanity on the resources of the oceans has blurred the boundaries between the mainland and oceans. As humanity's footprint extends, oceans are seeing intense conflicts between actors and issues. The book questions the ability of global governance to regulate access to resources and services provided by the oceans so as to protect the ocean ecosystems. The chapters show how the global governance system has not been adequately responsive while in many cases local initiatives have contributed the solutions. Special sites, like sea-ports, can provide levers for action. Oceans - The New Frontier is part of a series of annual publications on sustainable development (A Planet for Life) prepared under the scientific leadership of leading figures in the field of sustainable development. Contents: Negotiating our future with the oceans An environment to discover: marine biodiversity assessments The oceans: an inexhaustible source of energy? A globalized maritime economy: at what price? The rise of the cyborg fish: on attempts to make fisheries manageable Ocean governance: a fragmented regulatory framework A regional approach to marine environmental protection: the regional seas experience Maritime shipping at the crossroads of economic and environmental challenges On the curbing of illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing Perspectives on the whaling controversy Marine genetic resources: the patentability of living organisms and biodiversity conservation Ocean iron fertilization The arctic governance challenge Changing climate, changing ocean, changing planet

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Oceans: The New Frontier
Éditeur : The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)
Date d'édition : 2011
Reliure : Couverture souple
Etat : very good