Social equity and benefits as the nexus of a transformative Blue Economy: A sectoral review of implications

摘要: Abstract The term ‘Blue Economy’ is increasingly used in various marine sectors and development frameworks. For it to be a truly useful approach, however, we argue that social benefits equity must explicitly prioritized alongside environmental economic concerns. This integration of dimensions within the Blue Economy required ensure contribute achieving sustainable goals. We review what an equity-focused might mean for some established emergent note existing guidelines may incorporating these aspects into planning. Moving towards does not only imply developing emerging undeveloped areas; larger challenges will found transforming industries already have significant livelihood contributions despite concurrent A ‘marine industrial revolution’—as has sometimes been understood—cannot achieve well-being if avoid widespread negative ecological impacts historical pathways. concerted effort therefore necessary design implement inclusive equitable policies as integral part transformative expansive.