scholarly journals Theorizing Social Sustainability and Justice in Marine Spatial Planning: Democracy, Diversity, and Equity

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 2560 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fred Saunders ◽  
Michael Gilek ◽  
Anda Ikauniece ◽  
Ralph Voma Tafon ◽  
Kira Gee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Spatial Planning ◽  
Social Sustainability ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Marine Spatial Planning ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Development Literature ◽  
Sustainability Framework ◽  
Critical Literature

This article elaborates a conceptual framework to examine social sustainability in marine spatial planning (MSP). Based on a critical literature review of key texts on social sustainability in MSP and the broader sustainable development literature we show the need to elaborate a cogent and comprehensive approach for the analysis and pursuit of social sustainability linked to the sea. We then theorize social sustainability by developing a conceptual framework through integrating three dimensions: Recognition, Representation and Distribution. While these three social sustainability/justice features clearly overlap and are interdependent in practice, the conceptual thinking underpinning each of them is distinctive and when taken together they contribute towards conceiving social sustainability as a pillar of sustainability. Our approach can support an analysis/evaluation of MSP in that, first, its broad scope and adaptability makes it suitable to examine the wide range of claims, demands, and concerns that are likely to be encountered across different practical MSP settings. Second, it acknowledges the opportunities and challenges of assessing, implementing, and achieving social justice within a broader sustainability framework.

scholarly journals Improvement of Maritime Management as a Key Aspect of Sustainable Development and Blue Growth in the Russian Federation

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. 1212
Author(s):  
Nikolay Plink ◽  
Vera Semeoshenkova ◽  
Tatyana Eremina ◽  
Alexandra Ershova ◽  
Ivan Mushket
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Russian Federation ◽  
Spatial Planning ◽  
Integral Approach ◽  
Integral Model ◽  
Marine Resources ◽  
Marine Spatial Planning ◽  
Blue Growth ◽  
The Russian Federation ◽  
The Baltic

The conservation and sustainable use of oceans, seas and marine resources has been declared by the United Nations as one of 17 priority Sustainable Development Goals. At present, most of the maritime states are striving to improve the efficiency of their use of marine resources, including sea space. In particular, the European Union is implementing a number of projects related to the implementation of marine spatial planning (MSP) tools. The Baltic Sea is considered as a pilot region, where a pan-Baltic coordinated MSP plan has been developed to provide for sustainable development and blue growth in the marine and coastal economy. The Russian Federation is one of the Baltic countries, but the MSP procedure at the state level does not have institutional and regulatory support, which requires the elimination of gaps and additional development of the maritime management system. The laws of the organization and development of the general theory of management are used in this study. An Integrated Management Model for sustainable marine and coastal use is proposed as a tool for ensuring blue growth, including four interrelated elements (specific management functions), namely “Integrated Coastal Zone Management”, “Marine Spatial Planning”, “Management of Marine Macroregion” and “Ocean Governance”. Their functional content and interaction mechanisms are discussed in order to implement an integral approach to marine use. The vertical structure of the proposed integral model includes three levels corresponding to the federal and regional levels of government and the level of municipal self-governance. The use of the integral model should help accelerate the process of introducing and using MSP instruments in the process of strategic planning in the socio-economic development of the Russian coastal territories.

Remaking Oceans Governance

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 122-140 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luke Fairbanks ◽  
Noëlle Boucquey ◽  
Lisa M. Campbell ◽  
Sarah Wise
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Social Science ◽  
Spatial Planning ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The United States ◽  
Relational Theory ◽  
Marine Spatial Planning ◽  
Governance System ◽  
Critical Social Science ◽  
Critical Literature

Marine spatial planning (MSP) seeks to integrate traditionally disconnected oceans activities, management arrangements, and practices through a rational and comprehensive governance system. This article explores the emerging critical literature on MSP, focusing on key elements of MSP engaged by scholars: (1) planning discourse and narrative; (2) ocean economies and equity; (3) online ocean data and new digital ontologies; and (4) new and broad networks of ocean actors. The implications of these elements are then illustrated through a discussion of MSP in the United States. Critical scholars are beginning to go beyond applied or operational critiques of MSP projects to engage the underlying assumptions, practices, and relationships involved in planning. Interrogating MSP with interdisciplinary ideas drawn from critical social science disciplines, such as emerging applications of relational theory at sea, can provide insights into how MSP and other megaprojects both close and open new opportunities for social and environmental well-being.

Enhancing the effects of university education for sustainable development on social sustainability: the role of social capital and real-world learning

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (7) ◽  
pp. 1451-1476
Author(s):  
Marta Rey-Garcia ◽  
Vanessa Mato-Santiso
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Real World ◽  
Social Sustainability ◽  
University Education ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Social ◽  
Real World Learning

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to understand the roles that social capital and real-world learning may play in enhancing the effects of university education for sustainable development (ESD) on social sustainability. Design/methodology/approach A conceptual framework that identifies the plausible effects of university ESD on social sustainability along three outcome dimensions (think-act-leverage), broadening desirable program learning outcomes and proposing enabling roles for social capital and real-world learning, is substantiated and validated through qualitative insights from a focus group. The framework serves to structure a survey to alumni of a postgraduate program in sustainability (2011–2018). Hierarchical clustering analysis is used to identify differences in perceived, sustainability-related effects of the program on direct beneficiaries and their relationship with stakeholders in their communities. Findings Implementation of real-world learning in partnership with organizations in the community that actively involves alumni not only extends desirable effects beyond individual program learning outcomes and outside the academia but may also renew them over time. Practical implications University administrators should foster the creation of new social capital of students and alumni and their commitment with service learning and other credit-bearing opportunities as actionable enablers to enhance the social sustainability effects of university ESD. Originality/value The paper contributes to a dual theoretical and empirical void related to the effects of university ESD on the social dimension of sustainability through the proposal of a conceptual framework and quantitative assessment of the dynamic effects of university ESD at the local level.

scholarly journals Assessment of City Sustainability Using MCDM with Interdependent Criteria Weight

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 1632 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pingtao Yi ◽  
Weiwei Li ◽  
Danning Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Social Sustainability ◽  
The Other ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Weighted Averaging ◽  
Economic Sustainability ◽  
The Social ◽  
Iowa Operator ◽  
Assessment Results

The Capital Economic Circle is an important planning project in China. Sustainability is a key factor for the long-term development of the Capital Economic Circle. In this paper, we investigated the sustainability of 13 cities in the Capital Economic Circle using three dimensions: economy, society, and environment. The induced ordered weighted averaging (IOWA) operator was used for the aggregation of criteria data. The order-inducing variable in the IOWA operator was measure by the correlation degree of a criterion and all the other criteria. Criteria with larger order-inducing values were given more weight as they provided more support for the development of other criteria. The assessment results indicate that the sustainable development of most of the cities, except for Beijing and Tianjin, is poor, with performance values below 0.5. By comparing the development using three dimensions, it was found that poor performances of economic sustainability were the main reason for this. Additionally, all of the cities showed a sound momentum of sustainable growth even though the sustainable levels of most of the cities were not high. In terms of sustainable development across the three dimensions, the cities had the highest levels of environmental sustainability. The social sustainability of the cities, except for Beijing and Tianjin, was better than their economic sustainability. However, more than half of the cities (accounting for 53.8%) showed a decline in social sustainability, especially for Zhangjiakou, which had the highest degree of decline of 4.00%. Some suggestions have been provided on the basis of the main assessment results. For example, Beijing should invest more in education as well as further easing transportation pressure. There is room for further improvement of the social and environmental sustainability of Tianjin. The other cities should focus on developing economic sustainability as well as preventing the decline of social sustainability.

scholarly journals A Review of Sustainability Concepts in Marine Spatial Planning and the Potential to Supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goal 14

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Trine Skovgaard Kirkfeldt ◽  
Catarina Frazão Santos
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Spatial Planning ◽  
Biodiversity Loss ◽  
Marine Spatial Planning ◽  
Sustainable Development Goal ◽  
Development Goal ◽  
Habitat Deterioration ◽  
Environmental Objectives ◽  
The World ◽  
Definition Of

Ecosystems all over the world are under increasing pressure from human uses. The UN Sustainable Development Goal 14 (UN SDG 14) seeks to ensure sustainability below water by 2020; however, the ongoing biodiversity loss and habitat deterioration challenge the achievement of this goal. Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) is a developing practice with a similar objective to the UN SDG 14, albeit research shows that most MSP cases prioritize economic objectives above environmental objectives. This paper presents an assessment of how MSP can contribute to achieving the UN SDG 14. Results are presented in three steps. First, a representative definition of MSP is presented. Secondly, activities that can be addressed through MSP are laid out. Lastly, results are used to assess how MSP can contribute to the achievement of the UN SDG 14 targets and indicators. This assessment shows great potential for MSP to play a role in the achievement of the UN SDG 14.

scholarly journals Conceptual framework for sustainable development of the physical culture industry

KANT ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 35 (2) ◽  
pp. 230-234
Author(s):  
Victoria Ermilova
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Theoretical Analysis ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
National Economy ◽  
Development Process ◽  
Current Problem ◽  
Culture Industry ◽  
Sustainability Indicators ◽  
Physical Culture ◽  
Wide Range

The article presents the results of a study aimed at defining the conceptual framework that allows us to determine the strategic directions of the subjects of industry interaction in order to achieve sustainable development of the national economy in General and the field of physical culture in particular. The study was carried out theoretical analysis presented in the research results, interpretation and generalization which allowed us to formulate the current problem, to identify contradictions and to formulate the basic ways of solving them, drawing both domestic and foreign experience practices aimed at achieving sustainability in the dynamic development process. The presented material obtained in the course of the research will be useful to a wide range of specialists engaged in industry activities, both as managerial personnel and professional personnel who implement services in the field of physical culture. The results of the research presented in the article do not claim to be fully informative in the context of the stated topic, requiring further study of sustainability indicators in order to establish a criteria apparatus for monitoring actions within the industry functioning.

scholarly journals Marine Spatial Planning in Colombia: Advances and Challenges Facing the Implementation of the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (Vol Esp. 2) ◽  
pp. 33-54
Author(s):  
Sonia González ◽  
Iván Marín ◽  
Carlos Verano ◽  
Alejandro Castro ◽  
Laura Vargas
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
United Nations ◽  
Spatial Planning ◽  
National Policy ◽  
Policy Instruments ◽  
Marine Spatial Planning ◽  
Coastal Planning ◽  
Ocean Science ◽  
Ocean Sciences ◽  
The United Nations

The oceans present high levels of degradation and affectation by human activities and global warming, hence the use of the Decade of Ocean Sciences for Sustainable Development of the United Nations 2021-2030 (Decade), where Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) is included, are seen as initiatives that contribute to improve the current situation of the world’s marine ecosystems. In Colombia the MSP is understood as the Marine-Coastal Planning (OMC by its acronym in Spanish) and even though it has presented progress in recent years, due to the lack of approval of law projects, there are legal gaps in Marine-Coastal Planning that hinders its development. However, the policy instruments that Colombia has on oceans and coastal spaces such as the National Policy of the Ocean and Coastal Spaces (PNOEC by its acronym in Spanish) and the CONPES “Colombia Sustainable Bioceanic Power 2030” (CONPES 3990 by its acronym in Spanish) turn out to be strategic tools that help to complement those gaps found. Through this article, a diagnosis of the panorama of MSP in Colombia is made regarding the implementation of plans and projects that the Decade can develop and strengthen in the country. For which a bibliographic review of the main policies and instruments of Marine-Coastal Planning in Colombia was carried out.

scholarly journals Sustainability in Healthcare

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gülay Tamer
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Healthcare Sector ◽  
Complex Nature ◽  
Healthcare Industry ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Healthcare Facilities ◽  
Future Design ◽  
Wide Range

Sustainability, which is a multi-dimensional and popular concept today, has three dimensions that almost everyone agrees: environmental, economic and social dimensions. Due to the complex nature of the healthcare industry and the wide range of facilities, operations and activities of a typical healthcare provider, the overall social, economic and environmental impact created by the healthcare industry is enormous and closely related to the sustainable development. As in all other industries, it is also inevitable for the healthcare sector to take sustainability initiatives to the forefront. In this study, how sustainability and sustainable development can be adapted to the healthcare sector is described after definition of the concept is given. Some examples of sustainability understanding and initiatives that healthcare facilities may adopt are addressed and how quality dimensions can be used in this context is explained. And to this end, a research conducted in a hospital to contribute to improve healthcare infrastructure to create socially sustainable healthcare facilities is given as a case study at the end of this study. In the said case study, the researches suggest that evidence based design presents an adequate tool for analyzing existing and future design of healthcare facilities.

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