How did we get here? The evolution of a polycentric system of groundwater governance

Ecology and Society, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 29(1)

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Polycentric systems are widespread globally and studied extensively, but cross-sectional studies more prominent than longitudinal studies, limited attention has been paid to how polycentric develop. We present an evolutionary framework help identify the dynamic factors that shape system variations drive particular trajectories of formation. Building on prior work, we argue institutions for resource management emerge out spatially delimited conflicts over use externalities they entail. Our perspective points characteristics conditions itself as a starting point crescively shapes landscape-level patterns use. illustrate this process through case study evolution in California's San Gabriel River Watershed. The found relationship between pronounced hydrologic linkages stronger institutional linkages, suggesting physical common-pool resources one driver subsequent linkages. also impacts from leads both conflict cooperation basin users formation interactions. This user second important time. A better understanding can illuminate opportunities develop cooperative relationships support sustainable groundwater management.

Language: Английский

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Editorial introduction: Exploring the frontier of policy theory research

Policy Studies Journal, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 52(2), P. 205 - 209

Published: May 1, 2024

Welcome to the second issue of Policy Studies Journal (PSJ) for 2024! We are thrilled present this issue, which includes 10 exceptional research articles meticulously selected cover a wide range topics within policy theories and substantive areas as they relate processes across different contexts. Before we dive into articles, want pause share some exciting updates about PSJ operations. These developments designed enhance journal's contribution field, offering new opportunities engagement discourse among our community. As discussed elsewhere, have expanded article types that publish, including short such notes perspectives, Theory & Practice (PT&P) articles. If you plan submit your manuscript PSJ, urge not worry too much type is best fit manuscript. Instead, focus on quality research, will sort out any issues later. When submitting manuscript, encourage select PT&P possible publication option. Should align perfectly with standard article, evaluate it under PT&P. It important note operates rolling special meaning if accepted PT&P, be published part collection. few regarding ongoing initiatives. Drs. Saba Siddiki (PSJ Associate Editor) Davor Mondom Managing successfully managed review process Design collaborating Cali Curley (University Miami) Tomás Olivier (Syracuse University). delighted progress made grateful their leadership throughout process. Dr. Holly Peterson leading Advisory Systems (https://psjblog.net/2024/03/25/the-policy-studies-journal-psj-invites-submissions-for-a-special-issue-focusing-on-policy-advisory-systems/) while working Jonathan Craft Toronto) Claire Dunlop Exeter). Additionally, Geoboo Song Editor-in-Chief), Gwen Arnold Editor), Aaron Smith-Walter curating focusing conception power (https://psjblog.net/2024/04/19/call-for-papers-psj-special-issue-on-power-in-policy-theory-research/) many other prominent scholars. welcome submissions these issues. In March, hosted virtual "Authors Meet Editors" event in collaboration American Political Science Association (APSA) Public Section. had opportunity engage stimulating conversations scholars from around world processes, trends, tips. APSA Section leaders/members, especially Kenicia Wright (Arizona State University), organizing moderating panel discussion. would also like extend appreciation Ping Xu Rhode Island), Hongtao Yi (Florida Sam Workman (West Virginia others invaluable support. April, held editorial board/reviewer meeting at historic Palmer House hotel during Midwest (MPSA) conference Chicago. The was open anyone interested attending provided an discuss recent day-to-day operations PSJ. This features outstanding offer profound insights interplay between issues, showcasing innovative approaches studies. analyze diverse topics, nuanced effects climate change frameworks spread Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) laws states. Notably, works delve how narratives emotional expressions influence advocacy public discourse, particularly sensitive gender identity politics critical race theory. Other studies highlight unequal impacts environmental policies, urging closer examination equity outcomes. Together, understanding mechanisms effects, reinforcing importance nuanced, theory-driven crafting effective policy. Social Construction Framework (SCF) suggests rewards policymakers distributing benefits burdens target populations (Blanton Jones, 2023; Maltby Kreitzer, 2023). lead "Policy design receptivity populations: A social construction framework approach policy," Koski Manson (2024) investigate varies population choice. findings reveal perceptions deservingness play more significant role support than dynamics. Intriguingly, study uncovers instances where favors imposing powerful groups based deservingness, independently power, thus challenging SCF's initial assumptions. substantial contributions development SCF, policymakers' approval can shape formulation implementation policies. Preemption key aspect policymaking influences decisions policymakers, organized interests, voters all government levels. Despite its importance, political consequences preemption been fully explored. "The feedback preemption," SoRelle Fullerton use theory (Jacobs et al., 2022; Schober, 2023) consequences, explaining federal-state state-local distinct actions public. fills gap literature extends theory, suggesting direction better understand commonly used tool. Interest group shows reformer groups, aiming change, tend win victories local entrenched prefer maintaining current policies successful state level. Consequently, persuaded legislatures restrict governments' powers tobacco, gun control, marriage rights, change. However, explored strategically arguments debates. "Advocacy strategies preemption: case energy fuel bans," Struthers Ritzler argue opposing differ define relational tactics, institutional contexts, "scope conflict" (Koebele Crow, prompt questions effectiveness broadening scope conflict legislative committees advocates gain clean campaigns. Collaboration often tackle complex problems. "Manifesting symbolic representation through collaborative policymaking," Mewhirter al. attempt connect ideas governance (Dobbin representative bureaucracy (Keiser 2022), "forum representation"—which occurs when forums include enough members organizations seen aligning citizens' or community's interests—leads positive views involved organizations. Their empirical demonstrates policing has far-reaching non-participating citizens well democratic goals organizational objectives. Polycentric (PG) refers systems multiple, interdependent decision-making centers, alternative centralized models (Lubell Robbins, Morrison While PG thought help collective action problems, evidence cure-all, having both negative "Empirical polycentric governance: Critical gaps studying long-term change," Baldwin explore why succeeds situations but others. doing so, authors introduce "Context–Operations–Outcomes–Feedbacks" (COOF), highlighting interaction drives adaptation over time. media plays crucial debates (Aslett 2022). online discussions significantly impact link actors' offline presence rarely influencers off," Kotkaniemi reputational formal-institutional influence, along broadcasting boosting capabilities, each other. find those high notable power. does apply nor necessarily abilities. indicate interconnected, vary contestation arenas. Recent shifts sparked intriguing exploration emotions individuals' behaviors, realms politics. "Examining belief coalitions Arkansas' politics," Weible advance line by integrating Advocacy Coalition (ACF) (Satoh Utilizing Emotional-Belief Analysis, scrutinizes testimony one first bans gender-affirming care (GAC) US. providing coalitions, characterized unique combinations emotion-belief alongside core beliefs. Furthermore, highlights beliefs pronounced coalition affiliation perspective GAC ban. Narrative storytelling tool pervades lives, strong (Kuenzler Stauffer, Schito, Here, merely existent; crafted shaped stories told actors. Recognizing this, developed (NPF) systematically strategic actors sway Through lens NPF, Bertrand ascendancy (CRT) "Narrative spillover: narrative analysis multiple levels." heightened exposure advocating ban CRT bolstered bans, notably White individuals Republicans. introduces examines concept spillover, fresh levels—micro, meso, macro—and overarching institutions culture. responses extreme climatic events intertwined impacts, latter receiving less attention, may perpetuate inequality. "Whose water crisis? How acute widen inequality," David Hughes measures droughts California, US, Western Cape Province, South Africa, affect inequality access values-reinforcement communication growing inequalities. contributes maladaptation (Peterson, Sun 2023), arguing hydraulic citizenship specific improve grasp injustice. diffusion, researchers found states adopt stay competitive economically (An 2024). fast adoption recognizing college athletes professionals, goes beyond simple economic competition. NIL trend form competition, reputation direct gains. "Athletic competition states: rapid matters diffusion," Colvin Jansa legislation factors number, value, ranking football programs competitors. show internal interstate athletic motives drive laws. noteworthy altered amateur sports reshaped diffusion expanding view measured. closing, cannot express insightful community invaluable, honored it. end semester, wish wrapping up academic pursuits. look forward continuing hearing future. 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Language: Английский

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Dynamic Network Analysis of Social-Ecological Action Situations: A Pathway to Polycentric River Governance on the Austrian Danube

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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Emergent polycentric governance in response to drought: Motivations, transaction costs, and feedback in corporate and city collaboration

Environmental Policy and Governance, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Nov. 26, 2024

Abstract The threat of service failures because climate shocks can provoke a re‐negotiation roles and responsibilities among private public actors, shift towards more polycentric arrangements. This research builds on frameworks for documenting the emergence evolution governance arrangements through an analysis enrollment corporate actors in water provisioning services response to “Day Zero” 2017–2018 drought Cape Town, South Africa. Through interview data, we document motivations municipal coordinate their efforts address acute shortages novel venue mechanism: Water Service Intermediaries. We experience with collaboration that evolved. case illustrates both potential, but also limitations shifts toward polycentricity context critical resource provisioning. Our actor‐centric approach documents transaction material costs associated new regulatory burdens as negotiated respective roles. Actors face coordination challenges dependence shared physical infrastructure, tensions duties care specific constituencies, friction entailed reconciling nodal core missions. While experiment this form was curtailed at end drought, evidence feedback learning indicates mindsets concerning joint urban resilience, potential future around issues.

Language: Английский

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The Limits of Polycentric Governing Regimes: Preventing Athlete Abuse in the United States

Journal of Sport and Social Issues, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 48(3-4), P. 193 - 223

Published: June 1, 2024

The egregious, global problem of athlete abuse, particularly the physical and mental manipulation exploitation young athletes, continues unabated. Within United States, high profile media cases such as USA Gymnastics scandal led to passing specific legislation which restructured empowered U.S. Centre for SafeSport end abuse. Despite these developments, significant challenges remain, with many stakeholders questioning SafeSport's ability keep athletes safe. We theorize recent developments through a polycentric governance lens, demonstrating how ongoing events can be explained by poorly conceived structural arrangements inadequate processes that have ineffective co-ordination across regime. Findings present analysis examining causes implications future SafeSport.

Language: Английский

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