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Energy sovereignty in marine spaces

Barnes, Richard

Authors

Richard Barnes



Abstract

The term “energy sovereignty” is used with differing emphases to describe a State’s rights or assertions over energy resources and supplies. Given the importance of offshore energy developments, particularly in the field of renewables, this article explores the meaning of energy sovereignty, arguing that more complex, cooperative approaches towards sovereignty are required in order to adapt to the nature of energy and energy demands. This approach is particularly important in the context of marine resources, where there is shown to be a carefully crafted balancing of interests between coastal States, third States and community interests. The article further suggests that in order to help explain energy sovereignty against this complex background, recourse may be had to theories of justification of ownership of resources. The example of natural rights-based approaches is used to show how this can inform the direction that legal regimes might take.

Citation

Barnes, R. (2014). Energy sovereignty in marine spaces. International Journal of Marine and Coastal Law, 29(4), 573-599. https://doi.org/10.1163/15718085-12341328

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Jul 1, 2014
Online Publication Date Oct 30, 2014
Publication Date Oct 30, 2014
Deposit Date Apr 30, 2019
Publicly Available Date Mar 29, 2024
Journal The International Journal of Marine and Coastal Law
Print ISSN 0927-3522
Electronic ISSN 1571-8085
Publisher Brill Academic Publishers
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 29
Issue 4
Pages 573-599
DOI https://doi.org/10.1163/15718085-12341328
Keywords Energy; Sovereignty; Sovereign rights; Marine renewables
Public URL https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/1680979
Publisher URL https://brill.com/abstract/journals/estu/29/4/article-p573_2.xml

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