Article
Environmental Sciences
Cara Steger, Julia A. Klein, Robin S. Reid, Sandra Lavorel, Catherine Tucker, Kelly A. Hopping, Rob Marchant, Tara Teel, Aida Cuni-Sanchez, Tsechoe Dorjii, Greg Greenwood, Robert Huber, Karim-Aly Kassam, David Kreuer, Anne Nolinn, Aaron Russello, Julia L. Sharp, Mateja Smid Hribar, Jessica P. R. Thorn, Gordon Grants, Mohammed Mahdi, Martha Morenou, Daniel Waiswav
Summary: Flexibility and collaborative spirit are highly valued skills in SWS, and different respondents have differing perspectives on barriers to successful SWS implementation. A toolbox of 20 best practices can be utilized to overcome barriers and enhance the societal and scientific impacts of SWS projects.
GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE-HUMAN AND POLICY DIMENSIONS
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Madison Stevens, D. Ryan Norris
Summary: Researchers have developed a mixed methodology to evaluate the effectiveness of evidence use in conservation planning. They applied this approach in a case study of the Nature Conservancy of Canada and found that evidence use was lacking, particularly in claims associated with direct threats. Survey participants highlighted a reliance on practitioner experience and identified capacity limitations and disciplinary gaps as barriers to effective evidence use.
CONSERVATION BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Yixin Cao, Wendy Yan Chen, Karl Matthias Wantzen
Summary: Urban river restoration plays a role in improving water quality and enhancing nature-based recreation. However, this study found that comprehensive ecological considerations are overlooked in the current approach of urban river restoration in three Chinese cities, which tends to prioritize aesthetic and recreational aspects. Respondents showed a preference for prioritizing biological elements in river restoration and emphasized the importance of balancing nature conservation and recreational functionality while maintaining physical water access.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Thomas Sanborn, Julia Jung
Summary: There is a growing consensus that current conservation strategies need to shift towards a people and nature approach, considering social impacts, equity issues, and social justice, especially important for marine conservation. Lack of compliance with management schemes and failure to consider the social dimensions of local communities have hindered the success of conservation initiatives. Increasing engagement with social science and a better understanding of human-wildlife and human-nature connections are necessary for improved participatory management.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
History & Philosophy Of Science
Steven Diggin
Summary: This paper argues that ethical propositions can be legitimately used as evidence for or against empirical conclusions. It is supported by uncontroversial assumptions about ethical metaphysics and epistemology. The paper also provides examples of ethical-to-empirical inferences where one can reasonably rely on ethical evidence to gain justified beliefs in empirical conclusions. The main conclusion is that, under standard conditions, ethical propositions can play direct and indirect evidential roles in (social) scientific inquiry.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Cara Steger, Shana Hirsch, Chris Cosgrove, Sarah Inman, Eric Nost, Xoco Shinbrot, Jessica P. R. Thorn, Daniel G. Brown, Adrienne Gret-Regamey, Birgit Muller, Robin S. Reid, Catherine Tucker, Bettina Weibel, Julia A. Klein
Summary: This study analyzed dynamic models of mountain SES to address global environmental challenges, finding that most models are participatory with low direct outreach to decision makers. SES models often lack representation of social datasets and decision support is higher in models with diverse stakeholders.
GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE-HUMAN AND POLICY DIMENSIONS
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
S. M. Constantino, M. Schluter, E. U. Weber, N. Wijermans
Summary: The complex, context-dependent, and dynamic nature of human behavior is recognized as both a cause of sustainability problems and a potential leverage for their solution. Despite extensive knowledge about human decision-making in the behavioral sciences, integrating insights into sustainability policy in natural resource management remains a challenge due to the diversity of theories and disciplines. Efforts are being made to develop tools to support the integration of knowledge about human behavior into empirical and model-based sustainability research.
SUSTAINABILITY SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Luigi Piemontese, Regina Neudert, Christoph Oberlack, Simona Pedde, Matteo Roggero, Ana Buchadas, Dominic A. Martin, Richard Orozco, Kara Pellowe, Alcade C. Segnon, Lucia Zarba, Diana Sietz
Summary: This article introduces a framework for evaluating the validity of archetype analysis, and proposes six dimensions of validity. The authors apply this framework to assess 18 published archetype analyses, and suggest ways to improve validity.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Bimal Aklesh Kumar
Summary: Mobile learning applications are being developed to support the teaching and learning process. A design science research process has been established to provide a methodology for developing these applications. The proposed methodology incorporates common practices from the development of mobile learning applications and has been reviewed by experts, who confirm its positive contribution to the field.
INTERACTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
I-Ju Lai, Li-Chun Chang, Chia-Kuei Lee, Li-Ling Liao
Summary: This study found a significant relationship between college students' nutrition literacy and healthy eating behavior, with nutrition literacy serving as a mediator in the influence of multi-level factors on healthy eating behavior.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Barbara Cosens, J. B. Ruhl, Niko Soininen, Lance Gunderson, Antti Belinskij, Thorsten Blenckner, Alejandro E. Camacho, Brian C. Chaffin, Robin Kundis Craig, Holly Doremus, Robert Glicksman, Anna-Stiina Heiskanen, Rhett Larson, Jukka Simila
Summary: The article discusses the challenges that environmental changes pose to social-ecological-technological systems (SETs) and emphasizes the effectiveness of adaptive governance in managing complexity. It points out that new forms of adaptive governance are emerging, but they have not yet been able to adapt rapidly enough to the pace of environmental change, and lack the legitimacy and capacity to address disparities between winners and losers from change.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Jelena Vukomanovic, Lindsey S. Smart, Jennifer Koch, Virginia H. Dale, Sophie Plassin, Kristin B. Byrd, Colin Beier, Madison Wilson, Frederik Doyon
Summary: Engaging stakeholders in research is important for addressing sustainability challenges in landscape ecology. Translating narratives into models is essential for leveraging stakeholder knowledge and engagement. The lessons learned from participatory landscape ecology projects can provide practical guidance for incorporating stakeholder narratives into modeling studies.
Article
Economics
Jose Penalva
Summary: This paper discusses the significant distinction between innovation and effectiveness in the field of education, highlighting the focus on effectiveness in mainstream educational research and the lack of emphasis on innovation. The author suggests a more consistent and useful approach to innovation and leadership from the perspective of design science and rationality of action. Finally, the paper outlines the implications for higher education and the emerging research directions from this viewpoint.
JOURNAL OF THE KNOWLEDGE ECONOMY
(2022)
Article
Neurosciences
Suzy J. Styles, Vanja Kovic, Han Ke, Andela Soskic
Summary: With the increasing number of EEG papers, there is a need for new tools to address the limitations in reporting methodology in order to improve transparency, reproducibility, and metascience in the scientific record. The development of these tools should be based on evidence and community consultation to ensure maximum utility for EEG stakeholders. By presenting the ARTEM-IS Statement and Design Guidelines, the goal is to create an Agreed Reporting Template for Electroencephalography Methodology - International Standard and facilitate error reduction in reporting methodology.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tengfei Yang, Jibo Xie, Peilin Song, Guoqing Li, Naixia Mou, Xinyue Gao, Jing Zhao
Summary: The ecological environment is crucial for human survival and development, and effective monitoring methods are essential for human settlements. Traditional data and methods have limitations, while social media data can supplement them. This paper proposes a framework that integrates social media, remote sensing, and other data to monitor the ecological environment. The study extracts relevant information from social media data and constructs a social semantic network for comprehensive analysis.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Navchaa Tugjamba, Greg Walkerden, Fiona Miller
Summary: Herders in Mongolia have adapted to changing environmental conditions through innovations and traditional ecological knowledge, but now face unprecedented climate risks. The study found that changes in pasture ecosystem services have impacted livelihoods, while traditional ecological knowledge and practices play a crucial role in adaptation to climate change.
Article
Water Resources
Min Jiang, Michael Webber, Jon Barnett, Wenjing Zhang, Gang Liu
Summary: This article explains the emergence of the China Water Exchange as the country's first and only national-level water trading platform, catalyzed by a top-down imperative consistent with China's water governance reform path. It shows how its genesis, objectives and functions reflect the congruence of goals between its key actors, and their struggles and efforts to build trust. The focus on interorganizational dynamics adds a new perspective to understanding water market intermediaries.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jon Barnett, Sonia Graham, Tara Quinn, W. Neil Adger, Catherine Butler
Summary: This study demonstrates the significant impact of social identity processes on climate change adaptation planning and responses. It suggests that adaptation processes may be facilitated by changes in social identities, and highlights the importance of individual and collective self-identity, self-esteem, and self-efficacy in responding to climate risks.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Geography
Fiona Miller, Tran Thi Phung Ha, Huynh Van Da, Ngo Thi Thanh Thuy, Boi Huyen Ngo
Summary: This paper examines the complex relationship between environmental change, resettlement, and migration, highlighting the limitations of large-scale state-led resettlement schemes in supporting people's adaptation and livelihoods. It argues that without addressing the everyday risks of deteriorating environmental conditions and inadequate access to resources and employment opportunities, resettlement plans will not effectively improve people's livelihoods and may result in increased migration.
Article
Geography
Sergio Jarillo, Jon Barnett
Summary: Through a study in Namdrik, we found that the success of community-based adaptation (CBA) is dependent on the nature of the community, as it is a spatially dynamic network where shared purpose and capacity to act vary over time in response to changing circumstances. In such situations, the persistence of factors sustaining shared commitment, such as ongoing financial and technical support, is crucial for the success of CBA.
JOURNAL OF RURAL STUDIES
(2021)
Article
Biology
Jon Barnett, Sergio Jarillo, Stephen E. Swearer, Catherine E. Lovelock, Andrew Pomeroy, Teresa Konlechner, Elissa Waters, Rebecca L. Morris, Ryan Lowe
Summary: This paper discusses the challenge of climate change for atoll societies and the feasibility and efficacy of using nature-based solutions to sustain atoll habitability. The authors call for a sustained research program to clarify the potential of nature-based solutions.
PHILOSOPHICAL TRANSACTIONS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Geography
Jon Barnett
Summary: This progress report examines climate change adaptation through a political economy lens and reviews research on community-based adaptation and spatial planning. It explains the formation of practices that reduce vulnerability to climate change, but it is uncertain whether these political economies of adaptation can sustain development in a dramatically changed climate.
PROGRESS IN HUMAN GEOGRAPHY
(2022)
Review
Psychology, Biological
W. Neil Adger, Jon Barnett, Stacey Heath, Sergio Jarillo
Summary: The consequences of climate change affect multiple dimensions of human well-being, including health, safety, place, self, and belonging. This review examines the evidence of these impacts and proposes policy and research priorities to support well-being.
NATURE HUMAN BEHAVIOUR
(2022)
Article
Environmental Studies
Tobias Ide, McKenzie F. Johnson, Jon Barnett, Florian Krampe, Philippe Le Billon, Lucile Maertens, Nina von Uexkull, Irene Velez-Torres
Summary: Interest in the intersections of environmental issues, peace, and conflict has grown in recent years. However, research on this topic is fragmented and lacks interdisciplinary and methodological interaction. This forum aims to fill this gap by bringing together six research streams on the environment, peace, and conflict and fostering dialogue on core findings, potential collaborations, and future research directions.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLITICS
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Navchaa Tugjamba, Greg Walkerden, Fiona Miller
Summary: This paper reviews the research literature on the impact of climate change on nomadic pastoralists, their adaptation strategies, and challenges with using traditional knowledge in adaptation. The study primarily focuses on the knowledge of water, pasture, and livestock, which are crucial for nomadic livelihoods. Changes in precipitation patterns and extreme events have the greatest impacts on herding livelihoods. Common adaptation challenges include the decline of traditional water sources and pasture degradation. Adaptation strategies involve movement, improving access to water and feed, changes in herd composition, and livelihood diversification. Combining traditional knowledge and current science is emphasized for effective decision-making at different levels. The decline of traditional knowledge and the marginalized role of herder women's knowledge should be addressed in further research. Most adaptations are localized and incremental, but more profound transformations may occur with the expanding range of climate change.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Graeme S. Cumming, Maja Adamska, Michele L. Barnes, Jon Barnett, David R. Bellwood, Joshua E. Cinner, Philippa J. Cohen, Jennifer M. Donelson, Katharina Fabricius, R. Quentin Grafton, Alana Grech, Georgina G. Gurney, Ove Hoegh-Guldberg, Andrew S. Hoey, Mia O. Hoogenboom, Jacqueline Lau, Catherine E. Lovelock, Ryan Lowe, David J. Miller, Tiffany H. Morrison, Peter J. Mumby, Martin Nakata, John M. Pandolfi, Garry D. Peterson, Morgan S. Pratchett, Timothy Ravasi, Cynthia Riginos, Jodie L. Rummer, Britta Schaffelke, Thomas Wernberg, Shaun K. Wilson
Summary: SDG 14 aims to secure marine sustainability by 2030, and understanding the changing seascape, global actions, and the collaboration between science and society are vital for achieving this goal in the Asia-Pacific region. Through a horizon scan, researchers identified nine emerging research priorities that can contribute to marine sustainability, including understanding seascape evolution, drivers of change, and the costs and benefits to people. Researchers can contribute by developing interdisciplinary understandings, emphasizing equity and justice, and improving knowledge of cross-scale processes.
REGIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE
(2023)
Letter
Environmental Sciences
Colette Mortreux, Jon Barnett, Sergio Jarillo, Katharine H. Greenaway
NATURE CLIMATE CHANGE
(2023)
Article
Geography
Sarah Wright, Joseph Palis, Natalie Osborne, Fiona Miller, Uma Kothari, Karen Paiva Henrique, Phoebe Everingham, Maria Borovnik
Summary: In this paper, a group of academic geographers share their experiences and insights during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. They focus on understanding and reconfiguring ways of living during the global crisis, emphasizing the importance of collective thinking and academic labor. The paper highlights the significance of emotions, power dynamics, and everyday geographies in shaping our experiences of pandemia.
Article
Environmental Studies
Emily Potter, Fiona Miller, Eva Lovbrand, Donna Houston, Jessica McLean, Emily O'Gorman, Clifton Evers, Gina Ziervogel
Summary: This article presents a working manifesto on politics and practice on behalf of The Shadow Places Network, aiming to address an uncertain and damaged future and envision alternative worlds. By focusing on shadow places and the unjust and unsustainable processes that create them, the article calls for an environmental humanities that goes beyond abstraction, fosters new responsibilities, considers discomfort, and generates reparative possibilities and alternative futures.
ENVIRONMENT AND PLANNING E-NATURE AND SPACE
(2022)
Article
International Relations
Tobias Ide, Lisa R. Palmer, Jon Barnett
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
(2021)