This study-unit has been modelled academically by drawing on a contemporary understanding of the role played by policy formulation within the Ocean Governance thematic. Given its thematic content, IOI has cemented an ongoing collaboration with MEDAC (Mediterranean Academy of Diplomatic Studies) in order to optimise the academic thrust of the same unit.
The first half of this study-unit addresses conflict management and consensus building along with those conflicting interests that can be a barrier to effective ocean governance and management. This study-unit covers the mechanisms available for conflict prevention, conflict management through peaceful resolution and consensus-building techniques. It introduces participants to foresight study methods and tools for future-oriented assessments and planning.
The second half of this study-unit targets the governance frameworks for these regional seas on the basis of current realities, future needs and an in-depth study of their geophysical, socio-economic and political contexts. The study-unit includes inter-comparisons between the regions, the reality of the European Union, its Integrated Maritime Policy and its Neighbourhood Policy, as well as existing binding protocols and conventions (including IMO-related conventions in the regional seas). It targets ideal governance frameworks through case studies and best-practice scenarios taken from regional experiences.
Main Reading List
- Borghese, E.M. (199
- . Pacem in Maribus XXI. Environmental Policy and Law 24; 19.
- Rajagopalan, R. (Ed.) (199
- . Common Heritage and the 21st century: Proceedings of Pacem in Maribus XXV, November 1997. International Ocean Institute: Malta: 258 pp.
- Gold, E. (198
- . Maritime transport: the evolution of international marine policy and shipping law. Lexington Books. DC Heath & Co; 425pp.
- Elisabeth Man Borgese, Ocean Governance and the United Nations, Centre for Foreign Policy, Dalhousie University, June 1995.
- Holland, G. and Pugh, D., 2010. Troubled waters: ocean science and governance. Cambridge University Press; 316pp.
- Mills, G. (199
- . Maritime policy for developing nations. South African Institute of International Affairs. ISBN1-874890-60-9.
- Kimball, L.A. (200
- . International Ocean Governance: Using International Law and Organizations to Manage Marine Resources Sustainably. IUCN, Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK. xii + 124 pp.
- Glover, L. and Earle, S. (200
- . Defying Ocean`s End. Island Press; 210pp. ISBN1-55963-753-6.