Marine Policy & Ocean Governance

A master's course exploring the political, legal and institutional frameworks governing the ocean.

Sample topics covered:

  • Law of the Sea and UNCLOS at 40
  • Conservation in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (ABNJ)
  • Regional Ocean Governance (e.g. UN Regional Seas Programme)
  • Deep Sea Mining and Monitoring, Control & Surveillance
  • Ocean & Climate Linkages, Marine Spatial Planning
  • International Negotiation Simulations (BBNJ, GBF)
  • Guest speakers from Tara, UNESCO, Client Earth

Format: Weekly sessions, student presentations, invited experts, policy brief assignments.