Speculating

This speculative proposal envisions a transformative shift in the Wadden Sea, a unique UNESCO World Heritage Site composed of islands and tidal flats, by repurposing military tensions into sustainable tourism. The study suggests replacing coastguard confrontations with cruise ships escorting eco-tourists to a potential trans-border nature reserve or expanded UNESCO designation, co-nominated by China and Japan. While acknowledging the current political stalemate in the East China Sea, it posits this scenario as a win-win solution, highlighting the Wadden Sea's ecological significance and its role as a major tourism destination. The approach combines speculative futures with an analysis of the region's ecosystem, offering a vision for peaceful cooperation through conservation and tourism.

(Ed.). (2017). Speculating. Solution Protocols to Festering Island Disputes, 140–155. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315574707-15