Interactive governance of whale ecosystem services: governability assessment of three case studies in the Arctic
The social-ecological change in the Arctic is accelerated by the multifaceted effects of climate change and globalization. Among other things, this means changing human-ecosystem dynamics through altered availability, co-production, and governance of ecosystem services (ES). A group of species illus...
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ftdoajarticles:oai:doaj.org/article:96d13fef3d8e41b08f4c1680b79d2fb4 2023-05-15T13:25:23+02:00 Interactive governance of whale ecosystem services: governability assessment of three case studies in the Arctic Laura Malinauskaite David Cook Eduard Ariza Brynhildur Davíðsdóttir Helga Ögmundardóttir 2022-06-01T00:00:00Z https://doi.org/10.5751/ES-13307-270222 https://doaj.org/article/96d13fef3d8e41b08f4c1680b79d2fb4 EN eng Resilience Alliance https://www.ecologyandsociety.org/vol27/iss2/art22/ https://doaj.org/toc/1708-3087 1708-3087 doi:10.5751/ES-13307-270222 https://doaj.org/article/96d13fef3d8e41b08f4c1680b79d2fb4 Ecology and Society, Vol 27, Iss 2, p 22 (2022) arctic coastal communities governability interactive governance social-ecological systems whale ecosystem services Biology (General) QH301-705.5 Ecology QH540-549.5 article 2022 ftdoajarticles https://doi.org/10.5751/ES-13307-270222 2022-12-30T19:53:34Z The social-ecological change in the Arctic is accelerated by the multifaceted effects of climate change and globalization. Among other things, this means changing human-ecosystem dynamics through altered availability, co-production, and governance of ecosystem services (ES). A group of species illustrative of this change are whales, migratory species that have played an important part in the culture and subsistence of Arctic communities for millennia. This study explores the changing human-nature interactions and whale ES governance by combining ES and interactive governance theories. A multi-method approach is applied to assess qualitatively the qualitative governability of whale ES in three Arctic coastal locations: Húsavík in Iceland, Andenes in Norway, and Disko Bay in Greenland. Based on a literature review, stakeholder mapping, observations, and analysis of 54 semi-structured stakeholder interviews, the study finds that whale ES governance involves multiple actors with differing preferences and values and that much of it happens outside of formal institutions, necessitating inclusive approaches to improve it. The study reveals some whale ES governance deficiencies and potentials, such as a mismatch between governance scales and a need for more formal governance practices based on scientific research and stakeholder inputs. Governance frameworks were present for provisioning whale ES related to whaling, but they were lacking for non-consumptive whale ES, such as whale watching. Addressing these issues can help to direct marine resource management toward sustainability by making it more inclusive, adaptive, and reflective of stakeholder needs and values. This goal could be advanced by applying the governance principles that view humans as an integral part of social-ecological systems, e.g., ecosystem stewardship and ecosystem-based management. Article in Journal/Newspaper Andenes Arctic Climate change Disko Bay Greenland Húsavík Iceland Directory of Open Access Journals: DOAJ Articles Arctic Greenland Norway Ecology and Society 27 2 |
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The social-ecological change in the Arctic is accelerated by the multifaceted effects of climate change and globalization. Among other things, this means changing human-ecosystem dynamics through altered availability, co-production, and governance of ecosystem services (ES). A group of species illustrative of this change are whales, migratory species that have played an important part in the culture and subsistence of Arctic communities for millennia. This study explores the changing human-nature interactions and whale ES governance by combining ES and interactive governance theories. A multi-method approach is applied to assess qualitatively the qualitative governability of whale ES in three Arctic coastal locations: Húsavík in Iceland, Andenes in Norway, and Disko Bay in Greenland. Based on a literature review, stakeholder mapping, observations, and analysis of 54 semi-structured stakeholder interviews, the study finds that whale ES governance involves multiple actors with differing preferences and values and that much of it happens outside of formal institutions, necessitating inclusive approaches to improve it. The study reveals some whale ES governance deficiencies and potentials, such as a mismatch between governance scales and a need for more formal governance practices based on scientific research and stakeholder inputs. Governance frameworks were present for provisioning whale ES related to whaling, but they were lacking for non-consumptive whale ES, such as whale watching. Addressing these issues can help to direct marine resource management toward sustainability by making it more inclusive, adaptive, and reflective of stakeholder needs and values. This goal could be advanced by applying the governance principles that view humans as an integral part of social-ecological systems, e.g., ecosystem stewardship and ecosystem-based management. |
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Interactive governance of whale ecosystem services: governability assessment of three case studies in the Arctic |
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Interactive governance of whale ecosystem services: governability assessment of three case studies in the Arctic |
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Interactive governance of whale ecosystem services: governability assessment of three case studies in the Arctic |
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