This PhD project examines the plastic pollution problem in the Antarctic and Southern Ocean regions, the current governance measures for dealing with plastic pollution through the Antarctic Treaty System (ATS), and other broader global governance arrangements.
The candidate will investigate the effectiveness of the global governance systems in place that address plastic pollution. Further, they will analyse activities in the region such as tourism, research and fishing and their impact on the plastic pollution problem. The candidate will undertake empirical and qualitative research to assess whether the ATS can provide an adequate governance framework to address this issue.
PhD Student: Vaibhavi Dwivedi
Supervisors: Assoc Prof Joanna Vince (UTAS/CMS), Dr Vakeriya Komyakova (CMS), Prof Marcus Haward (CMS)
