Advancing toward water security: addressing governance failures through a metagovernance of modes approach

Julio, Natalia; Figueroa, Ricardo; Oliva, Roberto D. Ponce

doi:10.1007/s11625-022-01125-y

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“…Finally, the public metagovernor in the 'metagovernance of modes' seeks to balance hierarchical, market and network governance. In particular, this last type has received much scholarly attention since this 'situationally optimal mixture' of metagovernance of modes (Meuleman, 2010, p. 67) seems to be the most appropriate alternative to tackle a wicked problem with attributes of complexity, uncertainty and constant change (Julio et al, 2022) and offer innovative solutions to tackle a variety of challenging sustainability situations. In other words, there is no one best solution.…”

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Innovations amid Gaps between Policy and Practice for Sustainable Development

Chien,

Lin

2023

Innov. Soc. Sci.

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This study asks under what institutional condition or governance structure might the gap between policy and practice be conducive to innovative practices. It examines how social innovations are formed amid gaps between policy and practice to tame a wicked problem and achieve sustainable development. First, data was gathered during the implementation of a livestock wastewater policy in four municipalities in southern Taiwan where livestock wastewater pollution is rampant and presents a wicked problem. Next, the focus narrowed to the governing network, namely metagovernance, ignoring other factors such as the role of the social entrepreneur. The article argues that the gap between policy and practice can be framed as a window of opportunity, with positive connotations for policy implementation innovation. The authors analyze the empirical and showcase how innovations, represented by the heterogeneity of metagovernance, were generated in a recursive manner amid gaps between policy and practice in different localities.

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Section: Methodology Designmentioning

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Innovations amid Gaps between Policy and Practice for Sustainable Development

Chien,

Lin

2023

Innov. Soc. Sci.

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“…To the best to our knowledge, the RVC of the Biobío River Basin is the only RVC in Chile whose jurisdiction covers the river from its source to its mouth. This has brought advantages in terms of resolving possible conflicts and is a positive step toward Integrated River Basin Management, which has been promoted to adapt to the effects of climate change [68].…”

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The Role of River Vigilance Committees to Address New Socio-Climatic Conditions in Chile: Insights from Ostrom’s Design Principles for Common-Pool Resource Institutions

Julio,

Álvez,

Castillo

et al. 2024

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Chile is currently facing a mega-drought, which is expected to lead to a significant increase in the water stress level. Social conflicts related to water use are linked to the effects of climate change and a governance system marked by the privatization of the natural resources of public interest. This study aims to analyze whether the current Chilean water governance scheme can adapt to the effects of climate change through a critical observation of the role of the River Vigilance Committees (RVCs; private user organizations exercising the public function of water management), from the perspective of Ostrom’s design principles for long-enduring Common-pool Resource (CPR) institutions. We analyze legal approaches, management mechanisms, and decision-making processes under the socio-climatic conditions that the country is currently facing. The results indicate that, with a few exceptions, the Chilean governance system does not allow RVCs to effectively incorporate the design principles—and, therefore, to achieve adaptation—due to dispersed functions, the exclusion of water users, and a lack of planning at different levels. We propose that water governance should consider the creation of River Basin Boards with broader planning powers, as well as the incorporation of different relevant stakeholders.

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“…Effective water governance can address the complexity of water security issues in the region through integrated and interdisciplinary approaches. Many waterways around the world have adopted the Integrated River Basin Management (IRBM) approach as a means to achieve water security goals (Julio et al, 2022). Adaptive governance processes within such an approach emphasize collaborative and coordinated actions by recognizing waterways within river basins as complex systems.…”

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How resilient are waterways of the Asian Himalayas? Finding adaptive measures for future sustainability

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The high‐mountain system, a storehouse of major waterways that support important ecosystem services to about 1.5 billion people in the Himalaya, is facing unprecedented challenges due to climate change during the 21st century. Intensified floods, accelerating glacial retreat, rapid permafrost degradation, and prolonged droughts are altering the natural hydrological balances and generating unpredictable spatial and temporal distributions of water availability. Anthropogenic activities are adding further pressure onto Himalayan waterways. The fundamental question of waterway management in this region is therefore how this hydro‐meteorological transformation, caused by climate change and anthropogenic perturbations, can be tackled to find avenues for sustainability. This requires a framework that can diagnose threats at a range of spatial and temporal scales and provide recommendations for strong adaptive measures for sustainable future waterways. This focus paper assesses the current literature base to bring together our understanding of how recent climatic changes have threatened waterways in the Asian Himalayas, how society has been responding to rapidly changing waterway conditions, and what adaptive options are available for the region. The study finds that Himalayan waterways are crucial in protecting nature and society. The implementation of integrated waterways management measures, the rapid advancement of waterway infrastructure technologies, and the improved governance of waterways are more critical than ever.This article is categorized under: Engineering Water > Sustainable Engineering of Water

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Advancing toward water security: addressing governance failures through a metagovernance of modes approach

Cited by 6 publications

References 59 publications

Innovations amid Gaps between Policy and Practice for Sustainable Development

Innovations amid Gaps between Policy and Practice for Sustainable Development

The Role of River Vigilance Committees to Address New Socio-Climatic Conditions in Chile: Insights from Ostrom’s Design Principles for Common-Pool Resource Institutions

How resilient are waterways of the Asian Himalayas? Finding adaptive measures for future sustainability

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