Navigating multi‐level natural resource governance: an analytical guide

Nunan, Fiona

doi:10.1111/1477-8947.12149

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“…Procedural justice and other newer frameworks (e.g., Bennett & Satterfield, 2018) provide a more simplified synthesis of governance; however, the eight principles of Lockwood et al.’s (2010) framework allow for a nuanced qualitative assessment across studies. These principles have proven useful for governance analysts and have been applied directly to mangrove socioecological systems, such as in Gazi Bay, Kenya (Nunan, 2018; Wahyu, 2018).…”

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A qualitative systematic review of governance principles for mangrove conservation

Golebie

Aczel

Bukoski

et al. 2021

Conservation Biology

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Management of mangrove ecosystems is complex, given that mangroves are both terrestrial and marine, often cross regional or national boundaries, and are valued by local stakeholders in different ways than they are valued on national and international scales. Thus, mangrove governance has had varying levels of success, analyzed through concepts such as principles of good governance and procedural justice in decision‐making. Although there is substantial research on case studies of mangrove management, global comparisons of mangrove governance are lacking. This research aims to fill this gap by comparing relationships among qualities of governance across mangrove social‐ecological systems worldwide. Through a systematic literature search and screening process, we identified 65 articles that discussed mangrove governance and conservation. Case studies in these articles, drawn from 39 countries, were categorized as top‐down, bottom‐up, or comanaged and thematically coded to assess the influence of eight principles of good governance in mangrove conservation success. Across all three governance systems, the principles of legitimacy, fairness, and integration were most important in determining conservation success or failure. These principles are closely related to the concept of procedural justice, highlighting the importance of stakeholder inclusion throughout all stages of mangrove management. Thus, we recommend clearly defined roles for all governance actors, transparent communication of policy development to stakeholders, fairness in both process and outcome, and careful consideration of sustainable access to conservation resources.

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A qualitative systematic review of governance principles for mangrove conservation

Golebie

Aczel

Bukoski

et al. 2021

Conservation Biology

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“…Thus, we can conclude that the choice of the scale of sampling according to the research questions requires careful attention. In addition, natural resource governance systems involve multiple actors and institutions, which operate at different levels through both vertical and horizontal interactions (Nunan, 2018).…”

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Interface processes between protected and unprotected areas: A global review and ways forward

Blanco

Bellón

Fabricius

et al. 2019

Global Change Biology

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Land‐use changes and the expansion of protected areas (PAs) have amplified the interaction between protected and unprotected areas worldwide. In this context, ‘interface processes' (human–nature and cross‐boundary interactions inside and around PAs) have become central to issues around the conservation of biodiversity and ecosystem services. This scientific literature review aimed to explore current knowledge and research gaps on interface processes regarding terrestrial PAs. At first, 3,515 references related to the topic were extracted through a standardized search on the Web of Science and analyzed with scientometric techniques. Next, a full‐text analysis was conducted on a sample of 240 research papers. A keyword analysis revealed a wide diversity of research topics, from ‘pure' ecology to sociopolitical research. We found a bias in the geographical distribution of research, with half the papers focusing on eight countries. Additionally, we found that the spatial extent of cross‐boundary interactions was rarely assessed, preventing any clear delimitation of PA interactive zones. In the 240 research papers we scanned, we identified 403 processes that were studied. The ecological effects of PAs were well documented and appeared to be positive overall. In contrast, the effects of PAs on local communities were understudied and, according to the literature focusing on these, were very variable according to local contexts. Our findings highlight key research advances on interface processes, especially regarding the ecological outcomes of PAs, the influence of human activities on biodiversity, and PA governance issues. In contrast, main knowledge gaps concern the spatial extent of interactive zones, as well as the interactions between local people and conservation actions and how to promote synergies between them. While the review was limited to terrestrial PAs, its findings allow us to propose research priorities for tackling environmental and socioeconomic challenges in the face of a rapidly changing world.

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“…However, the governance of natural resources, such as water, has long been recognized as complex. The complexity arises from the interconnections within and between natural and social systems [15][16][17].…”

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Water–Food Nexus through the Lens of Virtual Water Flows: The Case of India

Katyaini

Mukherjee

Barua

2021

Water

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For a water-secure present and future, there is a need for a transition from water scarcity towards water security. This transition necessitates a look at the complex relationships, and interdependencies, between water and other resources, and the institutions governing them. Nexus approach encompasses these interdependencies. This paper focused on the water–food nexus through the lens of the virtual water (VW) flows concept with the aim to explore the role of the VW flows concept in governing the transition towards water security in a water-scarce economy like India. The key findings of the paper suggests that the highest VW outflows are from highly water-scarce states of India, such as Punjab and Andhra Pradesh, and the moderate to highly water-scarce state West Bengal from 1996–2014. Major VW outflows from these states are to other highly water-scarce states, resulting in the concentration of water scarcity. The main priorities for the governance of the water–food nexus in these states emerge from policies and action plans. These priorities are groundwater overexploitation, water and soil pollution, and uncertainty in rainfall and are linked to agricultural intensification. The water footprint-based VW flow analysis has important insights for sustainable intensification of agriculture, and rectification of the unsustainable VW flow patterns. The study concludes that the VW flows concept embodies the water–food nexus and is particularly relevant for the sustainable future of developing and emerging economies, such as India, grappling with water scarcity and challenges of fragmented environmental governance systems.

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Navigating multi‐level natural resource governance: an analytical guide

Cited by 24 publications

References 59 publications

A qualitative systematic review of governance principles for mangrove conservation

A qualitative systematic review of governance principles for mangrove conservation

Interface processes between protected and unprotected areas: A global review and ways forward

Water–Food Nexus through the Lens of Virtual Water Flows: The Case of India

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