Values influence public perceptions of flood management schemes

D'Souza, Mikaela; Johnson, Matthew F.; Ives, Christopher D.

doi:10.1016/j.jenvman.2021.112636

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“…The hypothesis confirms that the primary goal of safeguarding people and property from hazards should be understood as a non‐negotiable criterion. It also confirms findings from previous empirical studies demonstrating that, for example, high perceived likelihood and severity of hazards were linked with more trust in technical solutions (Buchecker, Ogasa, & Maidl, 2016; Chou, 2012; D'Souza et al., 2021) and also with lower trust in the approach of dealing with hazards in a natural way (Kim & Petrolia, 2013). Uncertainty around the effectiveness of NBS was also considered by policymakers to be an obstacle to the implementation of NBS (Wolf et al., 2021).…”

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confidence: 89%

“…The results show that nature bonding is not a positive significant factor for both attitudinal variables of NBS, rejecting the hypotheses of H6a/b. Our hypotheses were designed to consider the previous studies using other related concepts with nature bonding, such as “environmental attitude” (de Groot, 2012), “self‐transcendence value” (D'Souza et al., 2021), and “stewardship” (Ferreira et al., 2020), and empirical findings that people with higher levels of environmental awareness prefer “natural” measures over structural measures (Anderson, Renaud, Hanscomb, & Gonzalez‐Ollauri, 2022). It has been commonly said that anthropogenic interventions that make more use of natural ecosystems enjoy greater approval compared to those driven by artificial and technology‐based elements (Sjöberg, 2000).…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Terms such as environmental identity, emotional affinity to nature, and closeness to nature have all been used to define nature bonding (Raymond, Brown, & Weber, 2010). Several studies have demonstrated that people who have high nature bonding believe more in the effectiveness of natural risk‐reduction measures (D'Souza, Johnson, & Ives, 2021; de Groot, 2012; Ferreira et al., 2020).…”

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A place‐based risk appraisal model for exploring residents’ attitudes toward nature‐based solutions to flood risks

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Nature‐based solutions (NBS) have gained popularity as a sustainable and effective way of dealing with increasing flood risks. One of the key factors that often hinders the successful implementation of NBS is residents’ opposition to their implementation. In this study, we argue that the place where a hazard exists should be considered a critical contextual factor alongside flood risk appraisals and perceptions of NBS themselves. We have developed a theoretical framework—the “Place‐based Risk Appraisal Model (PRAM)”—that draws on constructs inspired by theories of place and risk perception. A citizen survey (n = 304) was conducted in five municipalities in Saxony‐Anhalt, Germany, where dike relocation and floodplain restoration projects have been conducted along the Elbe River. Structural equation modeling was adopted to test the PRAM. Attitudes toward the projects were assessed in terms of “perceived risk‐reduction effectiveness” and “supportive attitude.” With regard to risk‐related constructs, well‐communicated information and perceived co‐benefits were consistently positive factors for both perceived risk‐reduction effectiveness and supportive attitude. Trust in local flood risk management was a positive and threat appraisal a negative predictor of perceived risk‐reduction effectiveness affecting “supportive attitude” only through “perceived risk‐reduction effectiveness.” Regarding place attachment constructs, place identity was a negative predictor of a supportive attitude. The study emphasizes that risk appraisal, pluralities of place contexts to each individual, and their relations are key for determining attitudes toward NBS. Understanding these influencing factors and their interrelationships enables us to provide theory‐ and evidence‐based recommendations for the effective realization of NBS.

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“…those who are well educated and those who regularly visit the river. This dichotomy emphasizes the plurality of perceptions, which must be considered during the preparation of management plans (D'Souza et al, 2021) The public opinion regarding the well-management of the riparian area is determined mostly by the type and intensity of human interventions made at the riverside of the Maros/Mureş. The recreational and aesthetic developments improve the perception compared to the less manicured riverside.…”

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Human-nature relationship and public perception of environmental hazards along the Maros/Mureş river (Hungary and Romania)

Sípos¹,

Blanka-Végi²,

Ardelean³

et al. 2022

Geographica Pannonica

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Public participation is increasingly important in flood and environmental management planning. Accordingly , understanding the attitude of local society to natural values and their relations with the environment is highly important to realize successful development projects. This study aimed to analyze the human-nature relationship, the public perceptions of environmental hazards and people's engagement with water management related and human interventions at Maros/Mureş River through a public survey. The survey was carried out in 11 Romanian and Hungarian settlements using the random walking method to interview the local public. The results show that people are a little pessimistic concerning the state of the river, and there are misbeliefs about the general problems affecting its present environmental status. Meanwhile, the perception of flood hazard is governed by the fading memory of the last high-risk flood event in 1970. The engagement of residents is mostly affected by socio-demographic parameters. However, the regularity they visit the river is also very important. Consequently, informing people on apparent environmental issues and processes can greatly help the socially inclusive implementation of water management measures along the river.

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Advances in weather and climate extreme studies: a systematic comparative review

Kafi,

Ponrahono

2024

Discov Geosci

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Values influence public perceptions of flood management schemes

Cited by 5 publications

References 69 publications

A place‐based risk appraisal model for exploring residents’ attitudes toward nature‐based solutions to flood risks

A place‐based risk appraisal model for exploring residents’ attitudes toward nature‐based solutions to flood risks

Human-nature relationship and public perception of environmental hazards along the Maros/Mureş river (Hungary and Romania)

Advances in weather and climate extreme studies: a systematic comparative review

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