RT Journal Article
T1 The Ocean Equity Index
A1 Blythe, Jessica L.
A1 Lazzari, Natali
A1 Relano, Verónica
A1 Villasante Larramendi, Carlos Sebastián
A1 Zafra Calvo, Noelia
A1 Relano, Verónica
K1 Decision making
K1 Sustainability
AB 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.
PB Nature Research
SN 0028-0836
YR 2026
FD 2026-01-28
LK https://hdl.handle.net/10347/46476
UL https://hdl.handle.net/10347/46476
LA eng
NO Blythe, J.L., Claudet, J., Gill, D. et al. The Ocean Equity Index. Nature 650, 123–128 (2026). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-025-09976-y
NO This work is a product of the Blue Justice Working Group, which is funded by the CESAB of the FRB
DS Minerva
RD 20 may 2026