Scholars of political ecology have long been interested in questions of access, equity, and
power in environmental management. This paper explores these domains by examining …

The concept of resilience has been used to assess community development and its
prospects in natural resource-based localities. The objectives of the article are to evaluate …

This chapter develops a conceptual, methodological and political framework for cultivating
new forms of sustainable blue economy. The blue economy is a discursive project that seeks …

Small-scale fisheries make up a small percentage of the total catch in the fisheries sector in
Iceland, yet occupy an important part of the cultural and political landscape. The past 30 …

Fisheries are a complex mixture of social, political, economic, and biological aspects, and
often biological or economic end goals are given priority in fisheries governance. However …

Icelandic coastal communities face major socio-economic and demographic challenges.
Multiple reasons can be identified, among them restricted access to fishing grounds with de …

Questions regarding how to ensure and activate sustainability, ocean health, justice, and
equity in established and emerging Blue Economy (BE) industries materialise as a result of …

Seaweed is a rapidly growing industry all over the world: several different species are
harvested or cultivated for a plethora of industries, ranging from food and beverage, to …