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"The use of influential power in ocean governance" by Bianca Haas, Aline Jaeckel et al.

Ensuring inclusivity, especially the meaningful participation of diverse actors, is a key component of good governance. However, existing ocean governance frameworks have not yet achieved an equitable and fair playing field and are indeed often characterized by inequitable practices. In this perspective piece, we argue that one of the reasons for this lack of inclusion are the existing power frameworks and ways in which power is exercised within fora nominally intended to foster inclusion and cooperation. By focusing on four case studies of basic ocean governance processes, we explore how influential and interactive power is exercised in intergovernmental meetings, international conferences, and regional negotiations. These case studies demonstrate how specific exercises of power that undermine procedural inclusivity influence decision-making and the setting of agendas, and exclude important voices from ocean governance fora. This perspective piece contributes to the existing literatur ....

Developing Countries , Ocean Governance , Small Island Developing States ,

Li calls for stronger dialogue between China, Germany

Premier Li Qiang called on Monday for stronger dialogue and coordination between Beijing and Berlin to take the bilateral all-around strategic partnership to a higher level and build the foundation for economic and trade cooperation. ....

Li Qiang , Olaf Scholz , Lars Klingbeil , European Union , Germany Social Democratic Party , Social Democratic Party , German Chancellor Olaf Scholz , Standing Committee , Political Bureau , Communist Party , China Central Committee ,