Social impact
Social impact on World Data Ocean: a running collection of 2 stories we have gathered and hand-picked because they are worth your time. Every post here touches on social impact in some way — the news, the analysis, the deep dives, and the occasional surprise find. A Global Hub for Ocean Intelligence 4 World Data Ocean is a centralized digital platform where researchers, scientists, and ocean enthusiasts converge to explore, analyze, and… New stories are added to this page as we find them, so check back if you want to keep up with what is happening around social impact, or subscribe to the RSS feed to get them as soon as they are published. Browse the collection below, or head back to the homepage to see everything World Data Ocean is covering right now.
Evaluation of China’s marine ecological environment protection policies: a quantitative analysis of policy texts based on PMC indices
A rigorous quantitative analysis of China's marine ecological environment protection policies, utilizing the PMC index model, reveals valuable insights for global ocean stewardship. Examining 30 policy texts issued between 2015 and 2024, the study demonstrates an overall strong performance—with a mean PMC index of 6.243—across key areas including resource allocation and social impact. While excelling in policy evaluation and focus, opportunities exist to refine policy scope and timeliness.
Exploring heterogeneity in marine energy preferences: insights from Chile
Understanding public acceptance is paramount to the successful deployment of marine energy technologies, vital for reducing carbon emissions and bolstering global energy security. A recent study examining preferences within Chile reveals significant heterogeneity, identifying distinct groups prioritizing either marine fauna protection or cost-effectiveness. Utilizing a choice experiment and best-worst scaling, researchers analyzed data from 1,200 respondents, uncovering widespread distrust in both energy companies and government institutions, demanding more robust public participation.