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

Sustainability

Jacek Zaucha¹  Anda Ikauniece²  Michael Gilek³  Ralph Voma Tafon³  Kira Gee³  Fred Saunders³ 

[1] Faculty of Economics, University of Gdańsk, 81-824 Sopot, Poland;Latvian Institute of Aquatic Ecology, LV1007 Riga, Latvia;Technology and Environmental Studies, School of Natural Sciences, Södertörn University, 141 89 Huddinge, Sweden;

关键词: marine governance;    social sustainability;    social justice;    conceptual framework;    participation;    representation;    democracy;    equity;    distribution;    recognition;    distribution;   

DOI  :  10.3390/su12062560

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

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.

【 授权许可】

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