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Dr. Senia Febrica is a Research Associate at Lancaster University's School of Global Affairs, specializing in Ocean Justice and the Blue Economy. Her work focuses on the interlinkages between security and development in maritime and coastal regions, with particular attention to Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines's approaches to ocean governance.
Her research expertise includes:
- Ocean security and governance frameworks
- Blue economy development strategies
- Local vulnerability assessment in coastal regions
- Sustainable development of island communities
- Policy implementation for ocean justice
Dr. Febrica has made significant contributions to international policy development, including Fiji's first national ocean policy (security pillar), the South China Sea security dialogue convened by Vietnam's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the U.S. State Department's Addendum to the New York Memorandum on Interdicting Terrorist Travel 2021.
Her scholarly work demonstrates a clear trajectory toward integrating human rights frameworks with marine conservation and security policies, with increasing emphasis on inclusive governance models and the perspectives of vulnerable coastal communities across Southeast Asia.
Award recognition:
- UN Pool of Experts for World Ocean Assessment III (UN Regular Process)
Dr. Febrica has authored three single-authored books, 80 blogposts, and over 20 policy briefs for UK Parliament, FCDO, and UN bodies. Her research appears in Asian Survey, Asian Politics & Policy, British Journal of Chinese Studies, Conservation Letters, and Frontiers in Marine Science, reflecting her interdisciplinary approach spanning political science, environmental studies, and marine policy.
