Work package 2: Governance, policy, and international law

Leaders: Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies, University of Hamburg

Dr. Stefan Schäfer // Research Institute for Sustainability
Prof. Alexander Proelß // University of Hamburg
Prof. Dr. Mark Lawrence // Research Institute for Sustainability
Dr. Barbara Neumann // Research Institute for Sustainability
Dr. Robert Steenkamp // University of Hamburg
Ben Boteler // Research Institute for Sustainability
Lina Röschel // Research Institute for Sustainability

_{This Work Package will analyze public and governance responses to proposals for ocean NETs at the national and global level; what regional and global governance challenges and opportunities exist for the successful and cost-effective implementation of Ocean NETs; and what international legal responsibilities apply in relation to Ocean NETs.}

Objectives

1. To analyse the governance, policy and international legal dimensions of ocean-based NETs.
2. To identify key barriers and synergies for Ocean NETs with current and future ocean governance regimes, to promote their successful and cost-effective implementation.
3. To offer recommendations for overcoming governance challenges and exploiting opportunities.