142: Policy, Planning, and Governance
From: World Ocean Radio
Series: World Ocean Radio: The Sea Connects All Things
Length: 04:21
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In this episode of World Ocean Radio, host Peter Neill lists a few actions, however improbable each might sound, to outline changes in policy, planning, and governance that just might make a difference in the problems that confront the ocean. We'll discuss subsidies, oversight, options for the coastal zone, building pubic awareness, and enforcement of existing regulations and treaties.
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WERU-FM, Blue Hill, ME; KSER-FM, Everett, WA; Mystic Seaport, CT; California Academy of Science/Steinhart Aquarium; Goddard College Community Radio; Erie Maritime Museum.
Transcript
WOR 153
Policy, Planning and Governance
I’m Peter Neill, Director of the World Ocean Observatory
World Ocean Radio looks often at a variety of problems that confront the ocean, bemoaning the loss of this or that, destruction of this or that, and indifference to this or that. We talk always about the little realities, however significant, the negatives that confront us every day when we observe what is happening to the ocean.
Frequently I am asked what would I do. If I had a magic wand, what would I do to change the causes and effects of our actions that amplify with such portent around us? The question is complicated, thus so too must be the answer. But I thought I would list a few actions, however improbable each might sound, to outline changes in policy, planning, and governance that just might make a difference.
First, remove pro-consumption subsidies, public support of private eff...
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Additional Credits
Peter Neill: Producer, Host; WERU-FM, Blue Hill, ME; Trisha Badger, Associate Producer.
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