Introduction – Social Value and Social Return on Investment: Theory and Practice

Nikolakis, William; Veiga, Renata Moura da

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Social Value, Climate Change and Environmental Stewardship: Insights From Theory and Practice 2023

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Introduction – Social Value and Social Return on Investment: Theory and Practice

William Nikolakis

Renata Moura da Veiga

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“…The fresh perspective adopted by the authors also holds immense significance for engineers, urging them to design and implement solutions that mitigate climate change, enhance community well‐being, and foster responsible resource management. Nikolakis and da Veiga (2023) delve into a rich tapestry of theoretical frameworks and practical case studies of effective responses to climate change. From exploring the nuances of Social Return on Investment (SROI) to examining real‐world examples of conservation initiatives and forest governance, they provide valuable tools for evaluating the multifaceted outcomes of environmental projects.…”

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Social value, climate change, and environmental stewardship: Insights from theory and practice. By WilliamNikolakis, Renata MouradaVeiga, Cham: Springer. 2023. pp. 142. €106.99 (eBook). ISBN: 978‐3‐031‐23145‐2 (eBook)

Ahkam,

Putri,

Assagaf

2024

Community & Applied Soc Psy

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As the threat of climate change grows, the need for solutions that combine environmental protection, social good, and responsible engineering practices becomes more urgent. The timely and thought-provoking book 'Social Value, Climate Change, and Environmental Stewardship: Insights from Theory and Practice' explores these critical intersections. This comprehensive volume sets a new precedent by bringing the idea of 'social value' into the discussion of environmental issues and climate change. The authors move beyond traditional metrics of economic success, considering the broader societal and cultural impacts of environmental interventions. This book relates to the Journal of Community and Applied Social Psychology's main focus: providing a deeper understanding of social value and social impact measurement can help practitioners design more effective and sustainable interventions and strengthen community involvement in decision-making processes that affect their lives. As such, this book can contribute to the development of applied community social psychology practice oriented towards positive outcomes and impacts on society.The fresh perspective adopted by the authors also holds immense significance for engineers, urging them to design and implement solutions that mitigate climate change, enhance community well-being, and foster responsible resource management. Nikolakis and da Veiga (2023) delve into a rich tapestry of theoretical frameworks and practical case studies of effective responses to climate change. From exploring the nuances of Social Return on Investment (SROI) to examining real-world examples of conservation initiatives and forest governance, they provide valuable tools for evaluating the multifaceted outcomes of environmental projects. This praxis blend of theory and practice equips readers with a holistic understanding and may enable some to move beyond technical considerations to embrace the social dimensions of environmental stewardship.The book consists of two main parts that cover topics around social value and social value measurement (including SROI), as well as the application of social value and SROI in practice. The first part of the book, encompassing Chapters 2-5, delves into the concepts of social value and its measurement (like SROI). It offers theoretical reviews on these topics, explores the role of gender in SROI, and analyses the evolution of social value itself. Additionally, it discusses the challenges and opportunities associated with measuring social value and provides practical guidance for applying these concepts in various contexts, particularly those related to the environment, forest governance, and indigenous peoples' engagement. The second part of the book contains Chapters 6-9 that discuss case studies, field experiences, insights from implementing environmental programs, especially those involving cooperation with

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Social value, climate change, and environmental stewardship: Insights from theory and practice. By WilliamNikolakis, Renata MouradaVeiga, Cham: Springer. 2023. pp. 142. €106.99 (eBook). ISBN: 978‐3‐031‐23145‐2 (eBook)

Ahkam,

Putri,

Assagaf

2024

Community & Applied Soc Psy

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Hybrid governance and welfare standards for broiler chickens raised for human consumption

Chen,

O'Sullivan,

Pyke

2024

Aust J Public Adm

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This article examines the welfare standards that govern the lives of chickens raised for meat in Australia and the United Kingdom. While ‘meat chickens’ are subject to a wide range of welfare interventions, we focus on the development and implications of the ‘private’ standards which are the most significant determinants of meat chicken welfare in these jurisdictions: the RSPCA Approved Farming Scheme in Australia and the Red Tractor Chicken Assurance Scheme in the United Kingdom. While the jurisdictions appear to have a similar regime that favours private regulation, differences in the origins and governance of these systems can be identified, offering insights into the use of hybrid regulation in areas associated with the welfare of non‐human animals. The similarities and differences in these countries point to the importance of individual relationships, as well as supply chain power in the adoption of private standards as a response to comparatively unstructured community concerns about welfare (Australia) and welfare and food safety (United Kingdom). While hybridity as a form of new public governance can be seen to facilitate innovative and varied responses to state devolution, the article concludes the overarching anthropocentrism of policymakers and the policy sciences explains a closed, incremental, and conservative form of practice in this area. Observations of the wider ‘animal turn’ in the social sciences are recommended to consider future systems of hybrid regulation that are not centred on anthropocentrism and more fully expand hybridity's participatory promise.Points for practitioners Hybrid governance can focus on the use of hybrid organisational design and/or hybrid regulatory practice; each has very different characteristics and their respective use is often a function of local conditions and situations. Hybrid standards‐making systems need to be open to public participation in development and implementation (oversight), or risk capture and moral hazard. Public policy is largely predicated on strong anthropocentrism, which can be addressed through the use of critical rather than simple pluralism to expand the number of interests captured in regulatory practices.

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Introduction – Social Value and Social Return on Investment: Theory and Practice

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Social value, climate change, and environmental stewardship: Insights from theory and practice. By WilliamNikolakis, Renata MouradaVeiga, Cham: Springer. 2023. pp. 142. €106.99 (eBook). ISBN: 978‐3‐031‐23145‐2 (eBook)

Social value, climate change, and environmental stewardship: Insights from theory and practice. By WilliamNikolakis, Renata MouradaVeiga, Cham: Springer. 2023. pp. 142. €106.99 (eBook). ISBN: 978‐3‐031‐23145‐2 (eBook)

Hybrid governance and welfare standards for broiler chickens raised for human consumption

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