“Human Dimensions of Oceans: From a Sociological Perspective” blog series is live on FATHOM.

CRITICAL ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE BLOG BY OCEAN NEXUS

The United Nations discussions on ocean justice highlight procedural inequities in global decision-making, especially for small island developing states (SIDS). The BBNJ Agreement's implementation phase raises concerns about fair participation, resource distribution, and institutional design, affecting SIDS’ ability to influence outcomes. The upcoming COP1 will test equity in governance and procedural justice.
Beneath the surface, the ocean’s depths hold cultural and ecological significance, challenging corporate imaginaries and their “nirvana concepts,” and prompting a reevaluation of the “blue economy” narrative.