Structural equation modeling reveals decoupling of ecological and self-perceived outcomes in a garden box social-ecological system DOI Creative Commons
Laura S. Tuominen, Samuli Helle, Heikki Helanterä

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Scientific Reports, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 12(1)

Published: April 19, 2022

It is well known that green urban commons enhance mental and physical well-being improve local biodiversity. We aim to investigate how these outcomes are related in an system which variables associated with better outcomes. model the of common-box gardening-by applying Social-Ecological Systems (SES) framework. expand SES framework by analyzing it from perspective social evolution theory. The was studied empirically through field inventories questionnaires modeled quantitatively Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). This method offers powerful statistical models complex social-ecological systems. Our results show objectively evaluated ecological self-perceived decoupled: gardening groups successfully govern natural resource ecologically do not necessarily report many social, ecological, or individual benefits, vice versa. Social capital, box location, gardener concerns, starting year influenced changes In addition, positive association frequent interactions higher outcomes, lack such relatedness group members suggests reciprocity rather than kin selection explains cooperation. findings exemplify importance understanding systems at a very low "grassroot" level.

Language: Английский

Anticipating trade-offs and promoting synergies between small-scale fisheries and aquaculture to improve social, economic, and ecological outcomes DOI Creative Commons
Elizabeth J. Mansfield, Fiorenza Micheli, Rod Fujita

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npj Ocean Sustainability, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 3(1)

Published: Jan. 4, 2024

Abstract Blue food systems are crucial for meeting global social and environmental goals. Both small-scale marine fisheries (SSFs) aquaculture contribute to these goals, with SSFs supporting hundreds of millions people currently expanding in the environment. Here we examine interactions between aquaculture, possible combined benefits trade-offs interactions, along three pathways: (1) resource access rights allocation; (2) markets supply chains; (3) exposure management risks. Analysis 46 diverse case studies showcase positive negative interaction outcomes, often through competition space or marketplace, which context-dependent determined by multiple factors, as further corroborated qualitative modeling. Results our mixed methods approach underscore need anticipate manage deliberately avoid socio-economic promote synergies enhance production other benefits, ensure equitable benefit distribution.

Language: Английский

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Networks of action situations: a systematic review of empirical research DOI Creative Commons
Christian Kimmich, Elizabeth Baldwin, Elke Kellner

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Sustainability Science, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 18(1), P. 11 - 26

Published: March 11, 2022

Abstract “Action situations”—events, venues, or physically interdependent instances of decision-making—have become a central unit analysis in the social–environmental sciences, particularly among scholars interested bridging social with biophysical ecological side decisions. A growing body empirical studies social–ecological systems research has recently used case and comparative to analyse multiple action situations, structured into networks. In this article, we take stock research, synthesize diverse approaches that have taken assess “networks situations”, identify fruitful paths forward. We conduct systematic review literature field, reviewing summarizing key characteristics studies, including network features, topologies, methods, data sources each case. summarize discuss conceptualizations, diagnostic procedures, conclusions work narrative framework synthesis. The indicates an increasingly coherent approach is taking shape, but systematic, protocol-driven, formalized only partly emerging. derive future needs could help accumulate knowledge from research.

Language: Английский

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Why care about theories? Innovative ways of theorizing in sustainability science DOI Creative Commons
Maja Schlüter‬, Guido Caniglia, Kirill Orach

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Current Opinion in Environmental Sustainability, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 54, P. 101154 - 101154

Published: Feb. 1, 2022

The complex nature of sustainability problems and the aim science to support emergent processes transformation require rethinking how we build make use theories. We highlight diversity ways in which theories, as assemblages different elements that can serve a variety purposes, emerge within inter-disciplinary trans-disciplinary processes. Such emerging theories are (i) contextualized, constantly changing, on plurality knowledge from practice, (ii) embedded change-making arising when diverse actors try collectively solve problem. propose four ideal-typical modes theorizing, notion 'ecologies theories', explicate further advance theorizing meet challenges needs science.

Language: Английский

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The controversial debate on the role of water reservoirs in reducing water scarcity DOI Creative Commons
Elke Kellner

Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews Water, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 8(3)

Published: Feb. 16, 2021

Abstract Reservoirs are built worldwide for a higher water supply in dry periods by storing temporarily wet periods. Recent socio‐hydrology studies hypothesized, creating “supply–demand cycles”, that reservoirs can lead indirectly to counterintuitive dynamics such as more scarcity and economic social vulnerability. This opinion argues part of co‐evolutionary processes with natural, social, engineered elements therefore, need be analyzed within socio‐political interactions. Aspects (a) institutions; (b) governance processes; (c) social–ecological factors; (d) narratives scarcity; (e) powerful interests essential understand feedback mechanisms between hypothesize long‐term phenomena scarcity. Neglecting these interactions could biased research agendas, misleading conclusions, adverse effects on the transformation process toward sustainability. Given complexity systems, diversity critical capacity inter‐ transdisciplinary work is crucial further advance study unintended side or — general socio‐hydrology. article categorized under: Human Water

Language: Английский

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Avenues of archetype analysis: roots, achievements, and next steps in sustainability research DOI Creative Commons
Klaus Eisenack, Christoph Oberlack, Diana Sietz

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Ecology and Society, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 26(2)

Published: Jan. 1, 2021

Eisenack, K., C. Oberlack, and D. Sietz. 2021. Avenues of archetype analysis: roots, achievements, next steps in sustainability research. Ecology Society 26(2):31. https://doi.org/10.5751/ES-12484-260231

Language: Английский

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Understating complex interactions in socio-ecological systems using system dynamics: A case in the tropical Andes DOI
Linda Berrio‐Giraldo, Clara Villegas‐Palacio, Santiago Arango‐Aramburo

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Journal of Environmental Management, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 291, P. 112675 - 112675

Published: May 4, 2021

Language: Английский

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What are social-ecological systems and social-ecological systems research? DOI Creative Commons
Reinette Biggs, Hayley S. Clements, Alta De Vos

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Routledge eBooks, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 3 - 26

Published: June 18, 2021

Chapter 1 introduces the concept of social-ecological systems (SES) as intertwined people and nature, discusses key features SES complex adaptive systems. The chapter then provides an overview research, including a brief history origins field how it relates to other similar fields. conceptual frameworks used in some most commonly approaches, are introduced. concludes with discussion links between research action these interwoven many contexts, particularly those aimed at supporting facilitating systemic change towards more sustainable futures.

Language: Английский

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Systematic Review of Agent-Based and System Dynamics Models for Social-Ecological System Case Studies DOI Creative Commons

Supradianto Nugroho,

Takuro Uehara

Systems, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11(11), P. 530 - 530

Published: Oct. 30, 2023

Social–ecological system (SES) modeling involves developing and/or applying models to investigate complex problems arising from the interactions between humans and natural systems. Among different types, agent-based (ABM) dynamics (SD) are prominent approaches in SES modeling. However, few influence decision-making support policymaking. The objectives of this study were explore application ABM SD studies through a systematic review published real-world case determine extent which existing inform policymaking processes. We identified 35 using ABM, SD, or hybrid two found that each approach shared commonalities collectively contributed process, offering comprehensive understanding intricate within SES, facilitating scenario exploration policy testing, fostering effective communication stakeholder engagement. This also suggests several improvements chart more trajectory for research field, including interdisciplinary collaboration, models, adopting transparent model reporting, implementing machine-learning algorithms.

Language: Английский

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Archetypes of community-based pond aquaculture in Indonesia: applying the social-ecological systems framework to examine sustainability tradeoffs DOI Creative Commons
Ben Nagel, Nurliah Buhari, Stefan Partelow

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Environmental Research Letters, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 19(4), P. 044026 - 044026

Published: Feb. 28, 2024

Abstract We analyze archetypes of farmer groups conducting pond aquaculture across the province Nusa Tenggara Barat, Indonesia using Ostrom’s social-ecological systems framework. Pond farmers share coastal irrigation infrastructure as common property, among other resources, and are encouraged by government to organize into with varying sets evolved rules, norms, social practices environmental conditions shaping what they produce, how much. Yet little is known about diversity these communities, or factors—both ecological—shape production trends sustainability outcomes. designed a standardized survey collect data on 26 indicators from 85 diverse community-based fish province. Data included ownership, history, trends, demographics, involvement, livelihood dependence, characteristics risks. Clustering analysis was applied identify five unique each distinguished different set development challenges opportunities. Our findings highlight need move beyond ‘one-size-fits-all’ policy approach. suggest moving towards locally adapted capacity building strategy that can recognize contextual needs so programs better target differentiate between face similar challenges. further discuss empowering collective action reduce risks associated producing blue food for local consumption regional markets.

Language: Английский

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Robust Collective Action by Farm Producers: Analyzing Co-Operatives as Common Property Institutions DOI Creative Commons
Jasper Grashuis

International Journal of the Commons, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 19(1), P. 51 - 66

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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