Building bridges between natural and social science disciplines: a standardized methodology to combine data on ecosystem quality trends

Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B Biological Sciences, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 377(1854)

Опубликована: Май 16, 2022

Despite a growing interest in interdisciplinary research, systematic ways of how to integrate data from different disciplines are still scarce. We argue that successful resource management relies on two key sources: natural science data, which represents ecosystem structure and processes, social describes people's perceptions understanding. Both vital, mutually complementing information sources can underpin the development feasible effective policies interventions. To harvest added value combined knowledge, uniform scaling system is needed. In this paper, we propose standardized methodology connect explore types quantitative sciences reflecting temporal trends quality. demonstrate with such as fisheries stocks mangrove cover one hand community's other. The example collected three United Nations Educational Scientific Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Biosphere reserves marine park Southeast Asia. easily identify patterns convergence or divergence among datasets, heat maps using colour codes icons for language- education-independent understandability. Finally, discuss limitations well potential implications accompanying communication strategies. This article part theme issue 'Nurturing resilient ecosystems'.

Язык: Английский

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Unravelling and understanding local perceptions of water quality in the Santa basin, Peru

Journal of Hydrology, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 625, С. 129949 - 129949

Опубликована: Июль 19, 2023

Water quality is an integral part of water security. Measuring the physico-chemical indicators for can provide objective picture health, but it does not information on lived experiences related to quality, expectations resources, nor how affects its usage. Perceptual and traditional ecological knowledge help understand interactions between people, thereby support locally appropriate sustainable resource strategies. Accordingly, our project sought collect synthesise insights from local perspectives in upper Santa River basin, Peru, a region where directly relates people's livelihoods. data was collected via Nuestro Rio mobile app (N = 149) as well walking interviews (n 84) (July-August 2021) two main study areas, Olleros Catac. We find that differ within, between, areas communities, however four overarching themes were identified, are explored here: i) environmental quality; ii) uses; iii) perceived causes iv) perceptions behind emotions. Most rural participants felt cause poor mineral pollution, likely linked geology, we also found depend usage, domestic use agricultural Qualitative highlighted complex relationships More inclusive citizen-based science considers what people observe, think feel about their rivers much deeper contextual understanding dynamic human-water systems, with further benefits improving management policy implementation.

Язык: Английский

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Contribution of glaciers to water, energy and food security in mountain regions: current perspectives and future priorities

Annals of Glaciology, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 63(87-89), С. 73 - 78

Опубликована: Сен. 1, 2022

Abstract Mountain glaciers are crucial sources of fresh water, contributing directly and indirectly to energy food supplies for hundreds millions people. Assessing the impact diminishing glacial meltwater contributions security this resource is critical as we seek manage adapt changing freshwater dynamics in a warming world. Both water quantity quality influence (in)security, so understanding fluxes sediment contaminants through proglacial systems required holistic assessment contribution downstream security. In paper consider socio-environmental role pressures on glacier-fed waters, discuss key research priorities both reflect importance situating our within transdisciplinary inclusive landscape.

Язык: Английский

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Identifying where nature-based solutions can offer win-wins for carbon mitigation and biodiversity across knowledge systems

npj Urban Sustainability, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 3(1)

Опубликована: Апрель 18, 2023

Abstract Managing nature-based solutions (NBS) in urban areas for carbon mitigation and biodiversity outcomes is a global policy challenge, yet little known about how to both assess weave diverse knowledge systems values into carbon-biodiversity trade-off assessments. This paper examines the spatial relationships between biophysical social sequestration potential (measured as dioxide, CO 2 , flux) Helsinki, Finland, using integrated valuation. The approach combines methods from modelling, expert scoring approaches assessment public participation geographic information (PPGIS). Results indicate strong associations of flux priorities, weaker values. Integration leads multiple pathways protection NBS achieve outcomes, well options targeting education capacity building programs local concern.

Язык: Английский

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New directions for Indigenous and local knowledge research and application in fisheries science: Lessons from a systematic review

Fish and Fisheries, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 25(4), С. 647 - 671

Опубликована: Апрель 22, 2024

Abstract Social‐ecological systems like fisheries provide food, livelihoods and recreation. However, lack of data its integration into governance hinders their conservation management. Stakeholders possess site‐specific knowledge crucial for confronting these challenges. There is increasing recognition that Indigenous local (ILK) valuable, but structural differences between ILK quantitative archetypes have stalled the assimilation management, despite acknowledged bias uncertainty in scientific methods. Conducting a systematic review fisheries‐associated research ( n = 397 articles), we examined how accessed, applied, distributed across space species, has evolved. We show generated qualitative, semi‐quantitative information diverse taxa 98 countries. Fisheries‐associated mostly targets small‐scale artisanal fishers (70% studies) typically uses semi‐structured interviews (60%). revealed large variability sample size 4–7638), predicted by approach employed (i.e. qualitative studies target smaller groups). Using thematic categorisation, scientists are still exploring techniques, or ‘validating’ through comparisons with (20%), recording what understand (40%). A few researchers applying social science methods to derive trends abundance, catch effort. Such approaches facilitate insight management fall short accepting as valid complementary way knowing about systems. This synthesis reveals development increased opportunities needed bridge data.

Язык: Английский

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Stakeholder diversity matters: employing the wisdom of crowds for data-poor fisheries assessments

Scientific Reports, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 15(1)

Опубликована: Янв. 2, 2025

Abstract Embracing local knowledge is vital to conserve and manage biodiversity, yet frameworks do so are lacking. We need understand which, how many holders needed ensure that management recommendations arising from not skewed towards the most vocal individuals. Here, we apply a Wisdom of Crowds framework data-poor recreational catch-and-release fishery, where individuals interact with natural resources in different ways. aimed test whether estimates fishing quality diverse groups (multiple ages years experience), were better than provided by homogenous thresholds exist for number capture estimates. found diversity matters; using random subsampling combined saturation principles, determine targeting 31% survey sample size captured 75% unique responses. Estimates small subsets this outperformed groups; sufficiently crowds just as effective large estimating ecological state. advocate more research application.

Язык: Английский

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Charting water quality improvements and practice reversion with pesticide interventions at catchment scale

The Science of The Total Environment, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 960, С. 178243 - 178243

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025

Язык: Английский

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Engaging stakeholders to address a complex water resource management issue in the Western Cape, South Africa

Journal of Hydrology, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 639, С. 131522 - 131522

Опубликована: Июнь 22, 2024

Engaging water users when developing management plans is increasingly being embraced by a wide range of scientists in the sector as imperative for dealing with present-day resources challenges. However complexity presented unique catchment situations makes it difficult to prescribe 'one size fits all' solution localised resource South Africa well-known its population heterogeneity, which spreads into catchments, layering terms user types, needs and interests. This research presents novel conjunctive use classical newly developed tools within stakeholder engagement framework. application suite responds complex conflict interests Koue Bokkeveld Western Cape Province Africa. We implement Adaptive Planning Process, Actors, Resources, Dynamics, Interactions approaches unite conflicting stakeholders develop shared vision foundation co-developing negotiating plan. present outcomes series participatory workshops vision. Stakeholders united around actively engaged Agent-based Model co-development team. Increased attendance active participation latter demonstrate positive progression process. Outcomes feedback evaluation validate increased participant satisfaction then reflect on practicalities based our experience. Learnings from this suggest that providing conducive platform, facilitation, appropriate can enable solutions collaboratively.

Язык: Английский

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Content and complexity of stakeholders’ mental models of socio-ecological systems

Journal of Environmental Psychology, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 85, С. 101906 - 101906

Опубликована: Ноя. 19, 2022

Stakeholders' interactions with environmental resources are influenced by their mental models of the socio-ecological system resource. Individual differences in such particularly important to identify, as diverse may be associated different behaviour or policy preferences and affect collaborative conservation efforts. In present work, we explore stakeholders' a assess content complexity across fishing experience levels, migration status, regions. We mapped Tanzanian fishers' (N = 185) drivers Nile perch stock fluctuation at Lake Victoria. The findings show that (1) were complex diverse, (2) focused on causal influence destructive activities, (3) model complexity, but not content, varied regions, (4) status consistently related content. These results have implications for resource management

Язык: Английский

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Distribution Patterns of Grey Mullet in the Taiwan Strait in Relation to Oceanographic Conditions

Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 12(4), С. 648 - 648

Опубликована: Апрель 12, 2024

The depletion of the grey mullet population in Taiwan Strait has generated interest conservation initiatives and to enhance effectiveness restoration initiatives, it is essential comprehend specific habitat preferences species question, particularly relation environmental changes. In this study, suitability modelling was used investigate distribution patterns mullet. Sea surface height (SSH) most significant predictor standardized catch per unit effort (S.CPUE). Furthermore, sea temperature (SST) second important oceanographic parameter, followed by mixed-layer depth (MLD). S.CPUE peaked regions with summed SST, Chla, salinity, SSH, MLD current values being 20 °C, 0.9 mg/m3, 34.5 psu, 0.45 m, 18–38 0.25 m2/s2, respectively. From late October, HSI levels northern ocean increased, a consistent upward trend. expanded November December, focusing on mid-ocean west Taiwan. peak January February, especially Taiwan’s coastal region. High shifts away from coastlines diminishes April. findings study will contribute understanding approach may be applicable other fisheries stocks also.

Язык: Английский

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