‘Whose science?’ Precaution and power-play in European marine environmental decision-making |
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| Authors: | Elizabeth M De Santo |
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| Institution: | 1. Plymouth Marine Laboratory, Plymouth PL1 3DH, UK;2. Nicholas Institute for Environmental and Policy Solutions, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708, USA;3. Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061, USA;4. School of Management, University of Bath, Bath BA2 7AY, UK;5. Centre for Marine and Coastal Policy Research, Plymouth University, Plymouth PL4 8AA, UK;6. Department of Agricultural, Environmental and Development Economics, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43201-1067, USA;7. Global Institute of Sustainability, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85287-5402, USA;8. Land Economy and Environment, SRUC, Edinburgh EH9 3JG, UK;9. Conservation International, Arlington, VA 22202, USA;10. Marine Management Organisation, Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 7YH, UK;11. European Centre for Environment and Human Health, University of Exeter Medical School, Truro TR1 3HD, UK;1. Geography, Environment and Population, University of Adelaide, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA 5005, Australia;2. School of Government, University of Tasmania, Tasmania, Australia;3. School of the Environment, Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia;4. Institute of Marine and Antarctic Studies, University of Tasmania, Tasmania, Australia;5. School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Deakin University, Burwood, Australia;6. Sustainability Research Centre, University of Sunshine Coast, Queensland, NSW Australia;1. Marine Adviser, Eastern Channel Team, Natural England, London, UK;2. School of Marine Science and Technology, Newcastle University, Newcastle on Tyne, UK;3. School of Geography, Politics and Sociology, Newcastle University, Newcastle on Tyne, UK;4. Marine Consultant, ERM Impact Assessment and Planning, London, UK;1. Earth System Science Group, Wageningen University and Research Centre, The Netherlands;2. Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Social Sciences, Erasmus University Rotterdam, The Netherlands;3. Institute of Estuarine & Coastal Studies, The University of Hull, United Kingdom |
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| Abstract: | This paper explores the science–policy interface in environmental decision-making in the European Community as it moves towards its stated aims of implementing a precautionary and ecosystem-based approach to marine environmental management. Whilst recent EC case law has clarified some questions of Member State responsibilities under international environmental obligations, recent case studies at the crossing point between marine nature conservation and fisheries management in EC waters raise questions about the role of science in policy-making in Brussels. This has important implications for the developing EC Integrated Maritime Policy and Marine Strategy Framework Directive, and the concept of Maritime Spatial Planning as a whole. A new paradigm for bridging the science–policy gap is required in light of the developing legislative framework and given the complex nature of the marine environment. |
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