Aug
2
National Ocean Policy
August 2, 2011 | Leave a Comment
National Ocean Policy Vision Statement “An America whose stewardship ensures that the ocean, our coasts, and the Great Lakes are healthy and resilient, safe and productive, and understood and treasured so as to promote the well being, prosperity, and security of present and future generations.” Nine National Priority Objectives 1. Ecosystem-Based Management 2. Coastal and [...]
Jun
30
Food Security and Climate Change
June 30, 2011 | Leave a Comment
At CIOCS we are working to make connections between climate change, human security and the world’s oceans. Recently, there’s been plenty of news about our warming planet and the impact this has on food security, which relates directly to human security. As Justin Gillis shows in this NY Times article from early June, consumption of [...]
Jun
15
The Joint Ocean Commission Initiative Leadership Council has released a new report that calls upon leaders to support implementation of the National Ocean Policy. America’s Ocean Future: Ensuring Healthy Oceans to Support a Vibrant Economy identifies four fundamental components that will ensure effective implementation: Coordination of federal agency policies and activities with state, regional, tribal [...]