Enabling Indigenous innovations to re-centre social licence to operate in the Blue Economy

Peci Lyons, Sara Mynott, Jess Melbourne-Thomas · 2022 · Marine Policy

Summary. The paper argues that sustainable Blue Economy development requires centering Indigenous perspectives on social licence to operate. It calls for shifting governance practices so Indigenous groups grant consent based on their own values at every project stage, not just initial approval. The authors propose collaborative arrangements and Indigenous-led platforms that respect historical, social, cultural, and economic contexts, enabling Indigenous peoples to participate equitably in ocean-based industries and business agreements.

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Lyons, P., Mynott, S., & Melbourne-Thomas, J.. (2022). Enabling Indigenous innovations to re-centre social licence to operate in the Blue Economy. Marine Policy. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpol.2022.105384

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DOI: 10.1016/j.marpol.2022.105384
Countries: Australia, Canada
Regions: Oceania, North America
Categories: indigenous-innovation, policy, regional-innovation-systems
Added: 2026-04-28