scholarly journals Ostrich population densities and temporal dynamics in coupled social-ecological systems: Suitable indicators for the ecological effectiveness of protected areas?

2021 ◽  
Vol 125 ◽  
pp. 107348
Author(s):  
Alisha N. Griffin ◽  
John Kioko ◽  
Ole Theisinger ◽  
Christian Kiffner
Keyword(s):  
Protected Areas ◽  
Temporal Dynamics ◽  
Ecological Systems ◽  
Population Densities ◽  
Social Ecological Systems ◽  
Social Ecological

scholarly journals Application of the Ecosystem Service Concept in Social–Ecological Systems—from Theory to Practice

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (7) ◽  
pp. 2960
Author(s):  
Johannes Rüdisser ◽  
Georg Leitinger ◽  
Uta Schirpke
Keyword(s):  
Ecosystem Service ◽  
Temporal Dynamics ◽  
Natural Capital ◽  
Spatial Scales ◽  
Sustainable Use ◽  
Ecological Systems ◽  
Social Ecological Systems ◽  
Social Ecological ◽  
Societal Changes ◽  
Key Issues

Ecological footprint analyses demonstrate that the world’s more than 7.5 billion people consume multiple planets’ worth of resources. To incite and evaluate societal changes for the sustainable use of the environment and its natural resources, the ecosystem service (ES) concept was developed more than 20 years ago. To ensure the sustainable provision of indispensable ES, the concept has been refined and enhanced, enabling its application across various temporal and spatial scales. However, evidence-based strategies and policies are needed to preserve biodiversity and natural capital in our changing world. This Special Issue comprises studies advancing the frameworks, concepts, and applications related to ES assessment, with a particular focus on social–ecological systems. To broadly apply the ES concept in different social–ecological systems, several key issues emerged: (1) ES-related definitions and procedures should be improved and standardized; (2) the complexity of the interactions in a social–ecological system must be recognized, and knowledge about spatial and temporal dynamics and interactions among multiple ESs must be deepened; and (3) communication about ES, considering cultural and stakeholder differences, must be increased.

scholarly journals Rethinking Sustainable Development Using Deep Ecology and Adaptive Governance of Social-Ecological Systems: Implications for Protected Areas Management

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kofi Akamani
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Cultural Diversity ◽  
Protected Areas ◽  
Multiple Scales ◽  
Ecological Systems ◽  
Deep Ecology ◽  
Adaptive Governance ◽  
Human Environment ◽  
Social Ecological Systems ◽  
Social Ecological

Since the late 1980s the idea of sustainable development has been gaining widespread recognition as a guiding framework for policies on development and the environment. However, the concept of sustainable development has received a number of criticisms, including its over-emphasis on meeting human needs through economic growth, as well as its failure to recognize dynamic human-environment interactions. In response to these shortfalls, the concepts of resilience and adaptive governance have emerged as alternative perspectives for pursuing sustainable development. Resilience in social-ecological systems emphasizes the capacity of coupled human-environment systems to deal with change while continuing to develop. Adaptive governance relies on diverse and nested institutional mechanisms for connecting actors across multiple scales to manage conflicts and uncertainties in ecosystem management processes. However, the ethical dimensions of resilience and adaptive governance have not received enough attention. A promising ethical perspective for guiding policies on human-environment interactions is the philosophy of deep ecology which highlights the need for recognition of the intrinsic values of all living things, as well as the nurturing of ecological and cultural diversity. We argue that an integration of the principles of deep ecology and adaptive governance provides a complementary set of ethical principles and institutional attributes that offers better prospects for pursuing sustainable development in the era of the Anthropocene. The implications of this integrative agenda include: adoption of a holistic conception of dynamic human-environment interactions; recognition of diverse knowledge systems through an anti-reductionist approach to knowledge; promotion of long term sustainability through respect for ecological and cultural diversity; and embracing decentralization and local autonomy. We further illustrate this integrative agenda using the management of protected areas as a case study.

scholarly journals Evaluating Linked Social-Ecological Systems in Marine Protected Areas

2013 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 241-252 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juliana López-Angarita ◽  
Rocío Moreno-Sánchez ◽  
Jorge Higinio Maldonado ◽  
Juan A. Sánchez
Keyword(s):  
Protected Areas ◽  
Marine Protected Areas ◽  
Ecological Systems ◽  
Social Ecological Systems ◽  
Social Ecological

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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