Ocean governance is complex and influenced by multiple drivers and actors with different
worldviews and goals. While governance encompasses many elements, in this paper we …

Cephalopods are a relatively small class of molluscs (~ 800 species), but they support some
large industrial scale fisheries and numerous small-scale, local, artisanal fisheries. For …

In 1984, R. Edward Freeman published his landmark book, Strategic Management: A
Stakeholder Approach, a work that set the agenda for what we now call stakeholder theory …

Meta‐governance–or governance of governance–is a concept that raises questions
regarding how values, norms and principles underpin governance systems and governing …

Public participation is commonly advocated in policy responses to climate change. Here we
discuss prospects for inclusive approaches to adaptation, drawing particularly on studies of …

When marine protected areas (MPAs) do not succeed, which is often the case, their failure is
mostly attributed to factors related to their design and operation. In this paper, it is argued …

Public participation is a key ingredient of good governance and there are many advantages
of involving stakeholders in the decision-making process. The European Commission …

While international agreements and legislation call for incorporation of four pillars of
sustainability, the social (including cultural), economic and institutional aspects (the 'human …

Les échecs des aménagements traditionnels centrés sur les espèces-cibles ont incité
plusieurs chercheurs à proposer des approches halieutiques basées sur les écosystèmes …

Marine protected areas (MPAs) are often met with reluctance by affected stakeholders, and
in some instances outright objection. Some argue that this is due to insufficient …