Multilevel and adaptive governance, learning and transformation
This theme analyses the social, institutional, economic and ecological foundations of multilevel governance that are successful in building social-ecological resilience.
Many scholars emphasize the need for new flexible, inclusive and multi-level forms of governance that can deal with the complexity of social-ecological systems (SES), and their associated services. Adaptive governance approaches must be able to not only coordinate relevant actors at multiple scales, but also achieve meaningful collaborations and collective action before essential ecosystem services are depleted or critical thresholds are transcended. Furthermore, adaptive governance approaches require a system of continuous learning for building knowledge and effective management practices to interpret and respond to ecological feedbacks. Learning is therefore essential for stakeholders to develop their ability to deal effectively with new situations and to prepare for change and surprise.
We integrate insights from a range of disciplines ranging from systems ecology, geography, sociology, social network analysis, complexity theory, and organizational studies, to political science.
Our members focus on a multitude of empirical cases, ranging from coral reef ecosystems in Australia, urban ecosystems in Stockholm, biosphere reserves in South Africa, forest ecosystems in India and Madagascar, to global technical innovations for infectious disease governance and local climate change adaptation processes in Sweden. Read more by clicking on a specific sub-theme below:
Knowledge, learning and social networks
Adaptive governance
Multilevel governance New project: Ecosystem-based and integrated coastal zone management - challenges and possibilities Click here to see all theme-related publications
Adaptive governance, networks and learning news
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Research news | 2011-09-23
Why short-term adaptation may undermine long-term social-ecological resilience.
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Research news | 2011-09-01
Informal governance networks can be effective, but accountability can be a challenge.
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Research news | 2011-08-16
First to fully explore use of social network analysis in natural resource governance.
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Educational news | 2011-04-18
Time for a bigger picture, not just how nature works, but why we need it.
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Research news | 2011-04-04
Jason Blackstock explains potentials and worries with solar geoengineering.
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Research news | 2011-03-31
Brian Walker presents 11 issues to think about when applying resilience theory.
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Research news | 2011-03-17
Developing a resource governance strategy is one thing, making sure its effective is another.
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Research news | 2011-02-14
Careful and correct approach key to successful merger of conservation and development.
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Research news | 2011-01-21
Abrupt ecological crises with dire societal consequences force a rethink of crisis management.
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Research news | 2011-01-14
Influential community leaders might hinder transformations in natural resource management.
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Adaptive governance, networks and learning
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