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Gender Roles in Inclusive Blue Economy

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Part of the book series: Encyclopedia of the UN Sustainable Development Goals ((ENUNSDG))

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Ocean Economy (also known as Blue Economy) has been defined by UNCTAD (2018) “as a subset of, and complement to, the evolving development paradigm emphasizing greener and more sustainable and inclusive economic paths. It seeks to expand the economic frontiers of coastal countries beyond their land territories. The ocean economy encompasses a sustainable economy based on marine environment, related biodiversity, ecosystems, species and genetic resources including marine living organisms (from fish and algae to microorganisms) and natural resources in the seabed, while ensuring their sustainable use and hence, conservation.”

Formal, Nonformal, and Informal Education have been defined and elaborated by Misko (2008). Formal learning in courses or programs leads to nationally and internationally recognized qualifications. Nonformal learning is conducted through structured programs for developing skills and knowledge required at work places and for communities and individuals,...

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  1. Borneo Marine Research Institute, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia

    Sitti Raehanah M. Shaleh, Ching Fui-Fui & Saleem Mustafa

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Shaleh, S.R.M., Fui-Fui, C., Mustafa, S. (2020). Gender Roles in Inclusive Blue Economy. In: Leal Filho, W., Azul, A., Brandli, L., Lange Salvia, A., Wall, T. (eds) Gender Equality. Encyclopedia of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-70060-1_68-1

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