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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Peter Bradley
Summary: While governments around the world are taking actions on sustainable development, the application of institutional economics in this area is still in its early stages. Most existing research focuses on common pool resources or social ecological systems, rather than consumption and production choices. The paper presents a framework for sustainable production and consumption based on literature, experiential knowledge and theory.
SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION
(2021)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Undrakh Zagarkhorloo, Wim Heijman, Liesbeth Dries, Buyanzaya Batjargal
Summary: The study found that the herder-community-based tourism system performs well in conserving wildlife and habitats, but there is an imbalance in the distribution of tourism revenues. The SES framework can help diagnose the sustainability of the system, but the results show an imbalance between social, economic, and environmental performance.
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Engineering, Environmental
Caroline C. Arantes, Leandro Castello, Xavier Basurto, Nicole Angeli, Aby Sene-Haper, David G. McGrath
Summary: The study found that in community-based management of arapaima in the Amazon Basin, the design principles of defined boundaries and graduated sanctions have the strongest influence on increasing arapaima density. While other design principles are also important, strengthening the presence of these two principles in communities can improve management effectiveness.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Maria Nijnik, Tatiana Kluvankova, Mariana Melnykovych, Albert Nijnik, Serhiy Kopiy, Stanislava Brnkal'akova, Simo Sarkki, Leonid Kopiy, Igor Fizyk, Carla Barlagne, David Miller
Summary: This paper introduces an Institutional Analysis and Reconfiguration Framework based on the 'action arena' theoretical approach to examine and address issues in forest policy. The study finds that a combination of path dependency, institutional rigidity, and slow pace of economic and political reforms is the major obstacle in implementing sustainable forest policy decisions, requiring changes in social practices and the development of capabilities and awareness among stakeholders.
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Ecology
Stefan Sorge, Carsten Mann, Christian Schleyer, Lasse Loft, Martin Spacek, Monica Hernandez-Morcillo, Tatiana Kluvankova
Summary: This article presents the conceptual foundation and empirical application of an adapted Social-Ecological System framework, which aims to understand the emergence and development of governance innovations for forest ecosystem services. Through the analysis of two case studies, the framework identifies necessary improvements and provides guidance for policymakers, practitioners, and other stakeholders.
ECOSYSTEM SERVICES
(2022)
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Development Studies
Monika M. Derrien, Lee K. Cerveny, Gregory N. Bratman, Chaja Levy, Paulo Frank, Naomi Serio, Dale J. Blahna
Summary: This article examines the dynamics of homelessness on public lands in the Seattle metropolitan area, using a social-ecological systems framework. The study explores the perspectives of various professionals and the outcomes of unsheltered individuals using public natural areas. The findings reveal a lack of coordination and short-term solutions, resulting in negative impacts on individuals, social services, and the environment. The article suggests the need for improved institutional coordination and understanding to achieve better outcomes for public land, health, and society.
SOCIETY & NATURAL RESOURCES
(2023)
Article
Geography
Eirini Skrimizea, Melanie Bakema, Philip McCann, Constanza Parra
Summary: This paper examines the importance of 'good disaster governance' by empirically capturing the institutional dimensions and dynamics related to social-ecological change and disasters. Through comparative case studies in three locations, the study reveals the critical role institutions play in disasters, challenges hindering institutional adaptiveness, and the lock-in effects of institutional logics leading to maladaptation. The analysis sheds light on under-theorized aspects of adaptive governance and institutions, providing a basis for a nuanced approach to disaster governance.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Peter Bradley
Summary: Institutional economics plays a crucial role in achieving sustainable economic solutions, but there are shortcomings such as the neglect of classical institutional economics and the lack of emphasis on the end consumer in existing frameworks.
SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION
(2022)
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Ecology
Nabila Arfaoui, Christian Le Bas, Marie-France Vernier, Linh-Chi Vo
Summary: This study investigates the governance arrangements necessary for the success of the circular economy by examining five methanation projects in France. The results highlight the importance of actor participation, facilitative leadership, and technological expertise, as well as effective collaboration through information sharing and self-organizing activities.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
John M. Anderies, Graeme S. Cumming, Hayley S. Clements, Steven J. Lade, Ralf Seppelt, Sivee Chawla, Birgit Mueller
Summary: As conservation biology has evolved, it has become apparent that conservation problems are closely tied to human interactions. However, there is a lack of models that accurately capture the complexities of human-nature interactions. To address this, the authors propose a simple yet versatile modeling framework that combines ideas from economics, social sciences, and ecology.
BIOLOGICAL CONSERVATION
(2022)
Article
Geography
Vivian H. Y. Chu, Wai-Fung Lam, Jessica M. Williams
Summary: Collaborative governance can foster co-creative solutions to rural issues. By building institutions to support and convey collaborative processes, rural areas can be revitalized and made robust in the face of unexpected shocks and disturbances. This is important for the robustness of rural social-ecological systems.
JOURNAL OF RURAL STUDIES
(2023)
Article
Oceanography
Joseph Onwona Ansong, Linda McElduff, Heather Ritchie
Summary: The paper discusses the complexity of interactions in shared water governance and the potential of Marine Spatial Planning in promoting integration and sustainability. It also presents an evaluation framework based on social systems theory, and explores potential applications and further improvements for the framework.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fernando Onate-Valdivieso, Priscilla Massa-Sanchez, Patricio Leon, Arianna Onate-Paladines, Monica Cisneros
Summary: Water is essential for life and human activities, but there are issues in current wastewater governance. The study found that existing regulations are not coherent, and there are problems with citizen participation and institutional coordination.
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Ecology
Lisette Klein, Koen Arts
Summary: Conservation translocations are frequently used by nature conservationists, but often have low success rates due to various biological and societal factors. Public participation is a key societal dimension that is often neglected, leading to issues such as expert-driven approaches and mismatched expectations between conservationists and the public. While a legislative framework can provide guidance, it may not be sufficient to overcome current barriers in conservation translocations.
RESTORATION ECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Bruno M. Oliveira, Roelof Boumans, Brian D. Fath, Benoit Othoniel, Wei Liu, Joseph Harari
Summary: This study constructed a prototype model of social-ecological system (SES) resilience using System Dynamics to analyze the resilience of a Brazilian coastal city. The study found that resilience may exhibit seasonal variations, and that response diversity and functional redundancy are leverage principles with higher influence in resilience.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Eva Boon, Jurian Vincent Meijering, Robbert Biesbroek, Fulco Ludwig
Summary: This article introduces a global Delphi study, which presents a widely supported definition for successful climate services. The definition emphasizes the importance of user satisfaction and highlights the need for climate service developers to consider climate change uncertainties, build trust and capacity with users, and tailor interactions based on user needs.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhiqi Zhang, Xiangyu Jia, Zeren Gongbu, Dingling He, Wenjun Li
Summary: This study conducted research in two villages on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau of China and found that the village with interactive and supportive government involvement achieved better outcomes compared to the village with forceful government intervention. This highlights the importance of congruence between government actions and community demands in developing self-governance institutions for natural resource management.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yolanda L. Waters, Kerrie A. Wilson, Angela J. Dean
Summary: This study found that climate messages centered around the Great Barrier Reef (GBR) are more effective in strengthening intentions to adopt energy reduction behaviors. However, they are limited in motivating more impactful civic and social behaviors, including those seeking to influence climate policy support. Messages emphasizing collective efficacy can enhance message effect and influence the uptake of a broader range of behaviors. Emotions related to distress played a significant role in this effect. This research offers an alternative for expanding beyond traditional climate communication strategies.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Daniel A. Potts, Emma J. S. Ferranti, Joshua D. Vande Hey
Summary: This study investigates the barriers to integrating satellite data into air quality management and proposes the creation of a network of experts to facilitate collaboration and knowledge exchange between scientific research and air quality management.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
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Environmental Sciences
Amber W. Datta, Carina Wyborn, Brian C. Chaffin, Michele L. Barnes
Summary: Extreme climate events are changing social-ecological systems and challenging environmental governance paradigms. This study explores governance actors' perspectives on the future of reef management after a crisis and finds that multiple and conflicting visions are shaping the trajectory of coral reef governance.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
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Environmental Sciences
Ranjan Datta, Prarthona Datta
Summary: This paper discusses the importance of learning climate change solutions from the activities of cross-cultural children, and introduces reflective learning, Indigenous Elders land-based teaching, music and arts learning, and positive interactions with cross-cultural children in a cross-cultural community garden.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Julie Lydia Stounberg, Karen Timmerman, Karsten Dahl, Maurizio Pinna, Jon C. Svendsen
Summary: To combat biodiversity loss, the European Union established the Natura 2000 network. However, some sites are still not mapped, and habitats remain undefined. This study compared the definitions of blue mussel reefs in different EU member states and identified significant variations in parameters and limits used for reef identification. The study also highlighted the need for compatible and justified habitat definitions to ensure a consistent level of protection.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
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Environmental Sciences
Shilpi Kundu, Edward A. Morgan, James C. R. Smart
Summary: Climate change impacts in low lying coastal areas, like Bangladesh, are negatively affecting food and livelihood security, necessitating adaptation measures to build resilience. However, the effective implementation of these measures is hindered by a lack of local-level knowledge.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Theodore Tallent, Aiora Zabala
Summary: This study explores how pluralism and social equity are incorporated into the governance of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) in the field of conservation. Using a conceptual framework of social equity, the researchers analyze five exemplary cases to understand how practitioners assimilate these principles into their practices and governance processes. The findings highlight a strong commitment to participation and involvement of local communities, along with practices that aim to foster actor participation, build local capacity, and strengthen ownership. The study emphasizes the importance of considering diverse voices, perspectives, and forms of knowledge in conservation governance.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Natalie Sampson, Carmel Price, Melanie Sampson, Mary Bradshaw, Bianca Freeman
Summary: The Title V program of the Clean Air Act provides opportunities for public participation in permit-related decisionmaking, but there is a lack of substantive changes prioritizing environmental justice in overburdened communities. Increasing the use of plain language can improve public participation by enhancing access, transparency, and accountability. Analysis of public notices revealed poor writing quality and a lack of attention to writing strategies for improved understanding and addressing environmental health and justice. Suggestions for improving public notices are provided, emphasizing the need for plain language and environmental health literacy.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Karabi Bezboruah, Amruta Sakalker, Michelle Hummel, Oswald Jenewein, Kathryn Masten, Yonghe Liu
Summary: This study examines the role of a rural, community-based nonprofit organization in addressing coastal flooding. Through an analysis of the Ingleside on the Bay Coastal Watch Association (IOBCWA) in Texas, the study finds that the organization has improved the community's adaptive capacity through activities such as community organizing, advocacy, data collection, resident capacity building, and regional communication networks. However, more policies, partnerships, and inclusion of socially vulnerable groups are needed.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
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Environmental Sciences
Heli Saarikoski, Suvi Vikstrom, Lasse Peltonen
Summary: This paper examines the cormorant conflict in Finland, highlighting the frame conflict resulting from different scales of analysis. The study finds that knowledge co-production processes have the potential to address environmental conflicts and generate practical and contextually appropriate knowledge. Key factors include participants' control over information and third-party facilitation of dialogue.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Naomi Terry, Azucena Castro, Bwalya Chibwe, Geci Karuri-Sebina, Codruta Savu, Laura Pereira
Summary: The practice of envisioning the future has deep roots in African traditions, but is not widely used in conventional futuring methodologies. To achieve a decolonial approach to futuring, it is important to consider diverse pasts and storytelling forms. Stories can serve as mechanisms of power, healing, and diversification, leading to more just and ecologically sustainable futures.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
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Environmental Sciences
Priya Chetri, Upasna Sharma, P. Vigneswara Ilavarasan
Summary: Previous studies have overlooked the role of information in farmers' capacity to adapt to weather and climate variability. This paper examines the relationship between farmers' access to weather information and the uptake of farm-level adaptation strategies, and highlights the potential of information in improving farmers' adaptive capacity. The paper also emphasizes the moderating effect of farmers' social ecosystem on this relationship.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Baker Matovu, Floor Brouwer, Raimund Bleischwitz, Firas Aljanabi, Meltem Alkoyak-Yildiz
Summary: This paper proposes a novel framework for sustainable sand mining based on Ecosystem Service Assessment. It analyzes the case of Kerala, India to demonstrate the impacts of sand mining on local ecosystems and livelihoods. The article also highlights seven key steps that can guide sustainable sand mining and promote integrated governance systems.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)