Fostering Internationalism through Marine Science The Journey with PICES /

• Main Author: Tjossem, Sara (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2017.
• Subjects: Earth sciences.; Environmental management.; Climate change.; International relations.; Oceanography.; Marine sciences.; Freshwater.; Earth Sciences.; Marine & Freshwater Sciences.; Water Policy/Water Governance/Water Management.; Climate Change/Climate Change Impacts.; International Relations.

This book describes the work of the North Pacific Marine Science Organization (PICES) since its launch in 1992. Mapping the evolution of its agenda gives insight into the development of modern marine science and the competing demands of stakeholders within and outside the organization. The opening c...

Table of Contents:

• Preface
• Introduction
• What is International Science?- Fusing Regional and National Science into International Science
• Taking the Lead on Climate Change
• Integrating the Social and Natural Sciences
• Navigating Marine Science in an Age of Climate Change
• Conclusion.