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Exploring Society and the Sea - Maritime Sociology takes centre stage in Warsaw

The relationship between society and the sea was the focus of the Maritime Sociology Research Stream at the recent European Sociological Association conference in Warsaw, with the participation of Prof. Michael Briguglio from the University of Malta’s Department of Sociology.

Across four sessions, researchers presented and discussed work exploring different dimensions of Maritime Sociology, including the social, economic, environmental and governance dynamics shaping seas, coasts and maritime communities. Much of this research is connected to , a COST Action research network examining the social and ecological dimensions of the Blue Economy.

Prof. Briguglio presented ongoing research co-authored with Dr Thérèse Bajada from the Institute for Climate Change and Sustainable Development, entitled Double Insularity and Climate Governance: Policy Stakeholders’ Perceptions of the EU Emissions Trading Scheme in Malta’s Blue Economy. The research examines how policy stakeholders perceive the implications of the EU Emissions Trading Scheme for Malta’s maritime sector and wider Blue Economy, particularly in the context of Malta’s island and peripheral characteristics.

Students wishing to explore the relationship between society and the sea can register for the Maritime Sociology study-unit offered by the Department of Sociology at the University of Malta.