Hilde J. Woker
New Technology and the Protection of the Marine Environment
Woker, Hilde J.; Roland Holst, Rozemarijn J.; Harden-Davies, Harriet
Authors
Dr Rozemarijn Roland Holst rozemarijn.roland-holst@durham.ac.uk
Assistant Professor
Harriet Harden-Davies
Contributors
R. Rayfuse
Editor
A. Jaeckel
Editor
N. Klein
Editor
Abstract
This chapter focusses on the multifaceted relationship between new technology, the protection of the marine environment, and law. It identifies four categories to classify and analyse this relationship: (1) new technologies for marine resource exploitation; (2) new technologies intended to mitigate environmental harm; (3) new technologies that enhance scientific knowledge; and (4) new technologies for monitoring and enforcement. Next, three cross-cutting themes are identified that characterise the different ways in which new technology facilitates, improves, and challenges the protection of the marine environment and how this relationship is mediated by law. First, it entails a balancing act which depends on a multitude of variables. Secondly, technological advancements may challenge the adequacy of the applicable legal framework. The third and final cross-cutting theme relates to the range of actors and interests involved and raises questions of who uses (new) technology, who benefits, and who carries the burdens and risks.
Citation
Woker, H. J., Roland Holst, R. J., & Harden-Davies, H. (2023). New Technology and the Protection of the Marine Environment. In R. Rayfuse, A. Jaeckel, & N. Klein (Eds.), Research Handbook on International Marine Environmental Law (409-427). (Second Edition). Edward Elgar Publishing. https://doi.org/10.4337/9781789909081.00028
Online Publication Date | Apr 14, 2023 |
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Publication Date | 2023 |
Deposit Date | Nov 10, 2022 |
Publicly Available Date | Oct 15, 2023 |
Publisher | Edward Elgar Publishing |
Pages | 409-427 |
Series Title | Research Handbooks in Environmental Law |
Edition | Second Edition |
Book Title | Research Handbook on International Marine Environmental Law |
Chapter Number | 18 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.4337/9781789909081.00028 |
Public URL | https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1619771 |
Contract Date | Apr 25, 2022 |
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This is a draft chapter/article. The final version is available in Research Handbook on International Marine Environmental Law edited by R. Rayfuse, A. Jaeckel, N. Klein , published in 2023, Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
https://doi.org/10.4337/9781789909081.00028
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