Blythe J. L., Claudet J., Gill D., Ban N. C., Epstein G., Gurney G. G., Jupiter S. D., Mahajan S. L., Mangubhai S., Turner R., Bennett N. J., D'Agata Stéphanie, Franks P., Lau J., Ahmadia G., Andrachuk M., Annasawmy P., Brun V., Darling E. S., Di Franco A., Evans L., Lazzari N., Naggea J., Relano V., Pertuz M. C., Villasante S., Zafra-Calvo N. (2026). The Ocean Equity Index. Nature, [Early access], p. [13 p.]. ISSN 0028-0836.
Titre du document
The Ocean Equity Index
Année de publication
2026
Auteurs
Blythe J. L., Claudet J., Gill D., Ban N. C., Epstein G., Gurney G. G., Jupiter S. D., Mahajan S. L., Mangubhai S., Turner R., Bennett N. J., D'Agata Stéphanie, Franks P., Lau J., Ahmadia G., Andrachuk M., Annasawmy P., Brun V., Darling E. S., Di Franco A., Evans L., Lazzari N., Naggea J., Relano V., Pertuz M. C., Villasante S., Zafra-Calvo N.
Source
Nature, 2026,
[Early access], p. [13 p.] ISSN 0028-0836
The ocean is essential for humanity1, 2-3. Yet, inequity in ocean-based activities is widespread and accelerating4, 5, 6, 7-8. Addressing this requires governance approaches that can systematically measure equity and track progress9. Here we present the Ocean Equity Index (OEI)-a framework for assessing and improving equity in ocean initiatives, projects and policies. We apply the index, which scores twelve criteria, to case studies at local, national and global scales. We show that the OEI can generate structured data to support evidence-based decision-making across ocean sectors and scales. As a theoretically robust and widely applicable tool, the OEI can guide the design of more equitable ocean initiatives, projects or policies, ensuring better outcomes for coastal people and marine ecosystems.
Plan de classement
Sciences du milieu [021]
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Ecologie, systèmes aquatiques [036]
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Etudes, transformation, conservation du milieu naturel [082]
Description Géographique
MONDE
Localisation
Fonds IRD [F B010096331]
Identifiant IRD
fdi:010096331
