Participatory evaluation for adaptive co-management of social–ecological systems: a transdisciplinary research approach

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 1091-1103 ◽  
Author(s):  
Micaela Trimble ◽  
Ryan Plummer
Keyword(s):  
Participatory Evaluation ◽  
Ecological Systems ◽  
Transdisciplinary Research ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Social Ecological Systems ◽  
Social Ecological

scholarly journals What Do We Talk about When We Talk about Social-Ecological Systems? A Literature Review

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cristina Herrero-Jáuregui ◽  
Cecilia Arnaiz-Schmitz ◽  
María Fernanda Reyes ◽  
Marta Telesnicki ◽  
Ignacio Agramonte ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Spatial Scales ◽  
Ecological Systems ◽  
Transdisciplinary Research ◽  
Environmental Crisis ◽  
Global Changes ◽  
Ecological Data ◽  
Social Ecological Systems ◽  
Social Ecological ◽  
Sustainability Governance ◽  
Human Use

In the last decade, probably in response to global changes and environmental crisis, the use of the term “social-ecological system” (SES) in the scientific literature has been growing. This is certainly a sign of the recognition of the need and importance of transdisciplinary research. Here, we explore whether the use of the term is a buzzword, or it actually represents a key concept toward the integration of social and ecological research. We compiled a data base of publications (N = 1289) that mentioned SES in title, keywords and abstract. Subsequently, we analyzed: authors affiliations, type of work (conceptual, empirical, review), study site, prevailing human use, temporal and spatial scales of analysis, kind of variables analyzed (socioeconomic, biophysical), and the method/s used to integrate them. We detected four time spans in the use of the term (1975–1997, 1998–2006, 2007–2012, 2013–2016). Our results suggest that SES is a widely invoked concept to study the interface between social and ecological systems. Most works show some common elements such as the analysis of resilience, ecosystem services, sustainability, governance and adaptive management. However, the majority of studies does not study SES as a whole, integrating both social and ecological variables and their feedback loops. We consider that SES is still a concept in construction in order to build a necessary framework to integrate social and ecological sciences. For a robust evolution we recommend to focus on 1. a conscious, discussed and agreed effort of scientists to conduct transdisciplinary research needed to study SES; 2. developing methodological tools for the true integration of social and ecological data.

scholarly journals Solving Problems in Social–Ecological Systems: Definition, Practice and Barriers of Transdisciplinary Research

AMBIO ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 42 (2) ◽  
pp. 254-265 ◽  
Author(s):  
Per Angelstam ◽  
Kjell Andersson ◽  
Matilda Annerstedt ◽  
Robert Axelsson ◽  
Marine Elbakidze ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ecological Systems ◽  
Transdisciplinary Research ◽  
Social Ecological Systems ◽  
Social Ecological

scholarly journals Structuring wicked problems in transdisciplinary research using the Social–Ecological systems framework: An application to the montado system, Alentejo, Portugal

2018 ◽  
Vol 191 ◽  
pp. 417-428 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Helena Guimarães ◽  
Nuno Guiomar ◽  
Diana Surová ◽  
Sérgio Godinho ◽  
Teresa Pinto Correia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Wicked Problems ◽  
Ecological Systems ◽  
Transdisciplinary Research ◽  
Social Ecological Systems ◽  
Social Ecological ◽  
The Social ◽  
Systems Framework

scholarly journals Renewable Energy Prosumers in Mediterranean Viticulture Social–Ecological Systems

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (23) ◽  
pp. 6781 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ines Campos ◽  
Esther Marín-González ◽  
Guilherme Luz ◽  
João Barroso ◽  
Nuno Oliveira
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Ecological Systems ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Wine Production ◽  
Social Ecological Systems ◽  
Social Ecological ◽  
Action Research Approach

The significant energy demands of wine production pose both a challenge and an opportunity for adopting a low-carbon, more sustainable and potentially less expensive energy model. Nevertheless, the (dis)incentives for the wider adoption of local production and self-consumption of energy (also known as “prosumerism”) from renewable energy sources (RESs) are still not sufficiently addressed, nor are the broader social–ecological benefits of introducing RES as part of a sustainable viticulture strategy. Drawing on the social–ecological systems (SESs) resilience framework, this article presents the results of a Living Lab (an action-research approach) implemented in Alentejo (South of Portugal), which is an important wine-producing Mediterranean region. The triangulation of results from the application of a multi-method approach, including quantitative and qualitative methods, provided an understanding of the constraining and enabling factors for individual and collective RES prosumer initiatives. Top enablers are related to society’s expectation for a greener wine production, but also the responsibility to contribute to reducing carbon emissions and energy costs; meanwhile, the top constraints are financial, legal and technological. The conclusions offer some policy implications and avenues for future research.

scholarly journals What do We Talk about When We Talk about Social-Ecological Systems? A Literature Review

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (8) ◽  
pp. 2950 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cristina Herrero-Jáuregui ◽  
Cecilia Arnaiz-Schmitz ◽  
María Reyes ◽  
Marta Telesnicki ◽  
Ignacio Agramonte ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Spatial Scales ◽  
Ecological Systems ◽  
Transdisciplinary Research ◽  
Environmental Crisis ◽  
Global Changes ◽  
Ecological Data ◽  
Social Ecological Systems ◽  
Social Ecological ◽  
Sustainability Governance ◽  
Human Use

In the last decade, probably in response to global changes and the environmental crisis, the use of the term “social-ecological system” (SES) in scientific literature has grown. This is certainly a sign that the need and importance of transdisciplinary research has been recognized. Here, we explore whether the use of the term is a buzzword or, rather, actually represents a key concept in the integration of social and ecological research. We compiled a database of publications (N = 1289) that mentioned SES in the title, keywords and abstract. Subsequently, we analyzed the authors’ affiliations, type of work (conceptual, empirical or review), study site, prevailing human use, temporal and spatial scales of the analysis, kind of variables analyzed (socioeconomic or biophysical), and the method/s used to integrate them. We detected four time spans in the use of the term (1975–1997, 1998–2006, 2007–2012, 2013–2016). Our results suggest that SES is a widely invoked concept in the study of the interface between social and ecological systems. Most works show some common elements, such as the analysis of resilience, ecosystem services, sustainability, governance and adaptive management. However, the majority of studies do not study SES as a whole, integrating both social and ecological variables and their feedback loops. We consider SES as a concept still in construction in order to build a necessary framework for the integration of social and ecological sciences. For a robust evolution, we recommend that one focus on: (i) A conscious, discussed and agreed effort of scientists to conduct the transdisciplinary research needed to study SES; and (ii) the development of methodological tools for the true integration of social and ecological data.

Systems theories

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marc J. Stern
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Natural Resources ◽  
Real World ◽  
Common Pool Resources ◽  
Ecological Systems ◽  
Effective Governance ◽  
Social Ecological Systems ◽  
Social Ecological ◽  
Real World Problem

This chapter covers systems theories relevant to understanding and working to enhance the resilience of social-ecological systems. Social-ecological systems contain natural resources, users of those resources, and the interactions between each. The theories in the chapter share lessons about how to build effective governance structures for common pool resources, how to facilitate the spread of worthwhile ideas across social networks, and how to promote collaboration for greater collective impacts than any one organization alone could achieve. Each theory is summarized succinctly and followed by guidance on how to apply it to real world problem solving.

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