Development pathways for co-management in the Sundarban mangrove forest: A multiple stakeholder perspective

Begum, Flora; Bruyn, Lisa Lobry de; Kristiansen, Paul; Islam, Mohammad Amirul

doi:10.1016/j.forpol.2023.102918

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“…Community-based restoration, reforestation, integrated coastal ecosystem restoration, and economic approaches have been implemented as strategies to address global warming and the trade of mangroves (Raihan & Tuspekova, 2022g;Lhosupasirirat et al, 2023). According to the study conducted by Begum et al (2023), it was determined that the primary drivers for local stakeholders' engagement in mangrove restoration and management are livelihood and economic advantages. Hence, the implementation of mangrove restoration initiatives is anticipated to mitigate the shortcomings observed in community-based restoration programs (Lhosupasirirat et al, 2023).…”

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A review of tropical blue carbon ecosystems for climate change mitigation

Raihan

2023

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Tropical blue carbon ecosystems encompass several components such as mangroves, seaweed, and seagrass, which play a crucial role in delivering a diverse array of services including regulation, provisioning, cultural, and support functions to a significant human population. The preservation and rehabilitation of tropical marine ecosystems hold significant importance for society due to the adverse consequences associated with their degradation, which include the impairment of crucial services such as coastal protection and the provision of seafood resources. Nonetheless, a significant knowledge deficit persists about the comprehensive capabilities of blue carbon ecosystems in terms of mitigating climate change and delivering socio-economic advantages. Hence, the primary objective of this study is to critically examine the economic significance of ecosystem services rendered by blue carbon habitats, along with the associated obstacles, governance mechanisms, and conservation approaches employed to address climate change mitigation through these ecosystems. The integration of blue carbon ecosystems conservation, protection, and restoration should be prioritized within mitigation and carbon stock conservation plans across local, national, and global scales. This article reviews various forms of governance, such as market-based instruments, public investment, partnership initiatives, and community-based management, that have the potential for future implementation. In a broader context, safeguarding tropical marine habitats is an ecological necessity that warrants recognition as a potential avenue for generating more cash and alleviating national debts across various countries. This review paper presents a comprehensive overview of the existing knowledge regarding severely degraded tropical blue carbon ecosystems, with the aim of offering a structured framework that can be utilized by stakeholders to facilitate their efforts in restoring these ecosystems.

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A review of tropical blue carbon ecosystems for climate change mitigation

Raihan

2023

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“…Co-management practice in the Sundarbans reserve forest has already been initiated for more than a decade. However, scholars and practitioners still find it unsatisfactory in various aspects, from participation to good governance (Islam et al 2018, Nishat and Chowdhury 2019, Mollick et al 2022, Begum et al 2023). Thus, a participatory evaluation approach is necessary for comanagement practices of Sundarbans because it can help to identify key stakeholders and their management views and perceptions, identify and resolve issues, and create cooperative initiatives (Reed 2008).…”

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Evaluating co-management in the Sundarbans mangrove forest of Bangladesh: success and limitations from local forest users’ perspectives

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Hossain,

Rashid

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The relatively rapid expansion of protected areas (PAs) has outpaced their effective governance, monitoring, and evaluation processes, resulting in a knowledge gap, particularly in relation to the impact and efficacy of co-managed protected areas in conserving biodiversity globally. Bangladesh, like numerous other nations, is expanding its existing co-management model to incorporate additional PAs while simultaneously making only limited modifications to the management of these protected areas. Evaluations, however, are relatively rare throughout the world, including Bangladesh, despite their potential to improve PA quality and effectiveness. The purpose of this article is to examine current co-management practices at two sites in Bangladesh's Sundarbans to identify significant challenges and the efficacy of co-management initiatives through the establishment of a novel evaluative framework. The primary empirical data collection methods included key informant interviews, stakeholder consultation in focus group discussions, and uncontrolled personal observation. Despite significant progress in terms of policy and legislative reforms, many issues remained unattended, such as a goal of balancing conservation and development, increasing locals' say in decision making, access to resources, and establishing strong institutions. This addition is believed to aid in reconciling the local community and the government. We also need to give more weight to such things as accounting and transparency, income diversification, and showing respect for preexisting social norms. The problems raised in this article are thought to be significant in bridging the gap between management plans and actual management of PAs, not just in Bangladesh but also in other regions of the world that use co-management to achieve sustainability.

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“…The various opportunities of the coastal area must be used to implement an action plan for the most effective biodiversity measures to increase the mangrove restoration and recovery in order for the local community's mangroves to fully recover to their endangered proportion. Effective participation, in accordance with Begum et al (2023), aids the local community in comprehending and appreciating the relevance of mangroves in maintaining livelihood opportunities, as well as the effects of mangrove exploitation and the necessity to restore degraded regions in order to achieve sustainability. Due to the lack of interest in the mangrove region, Barangay Wawa and the Local Government Unit have been forced to create projects like extension programs to improve knowledge of the crucial components of the mangrove for recovery and avoiding any dangerous risks or disasters.…”

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Mangrove Conservation: Awareness and Attitudes of the Local Community

Manalo

2023

Am. J. Tourism Hosp.

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The study examined the awareness and attitudes of the local community towards mangrove conservation in Barangay Wawa, Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines. The research study used a descriptive-correlational method to identify the different variables and presents quantitative research that used an online survey method to collect data from the respondents. The respondents of the study were thirty (30) in which it will divided to three components, ten (10) barangay officials, ten (10) residents from barangay Wawa, and ten (10) tourists who visited the mangrove trees in Barangay Wawa. The respondents were chosen through purposive sampling from pre-surveyed barangay officials, residents from Barangay Wawa, and tourists who experience closure during the changes of mangrove trees from past years up to present situation. The majority of respondents were from 21 to 30 years old young adult or 30 % of the total in which it implies that young adult is more active and responsible in preserving the mangrove forests of Barangay Wawa, Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro. Results also showed that there is a significant relationship between the attitudes of the local community towards mangrove forests and awareness of the local community on mangrove conservation in terms of regeneration, recovery, and recreation. The involvement of the local community in preserving the mangrove forest is very important wherein they both benefit each other.

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Development pathways for co-management in the Sundarban mangrove forest: A multiple stakeholder perspective

Cited by 7 publications

References 95 publications

A review of tropical blue carbon ecosystems for climate change mitigation

A review of tropical blue carbon ecosystems for climate change mitigation

Evaluating co-management in the Sundarbans mangrove forest of Bangladesh: success and limitations from local forest users’ perspectives

Mangrove Conservation: Awareness and Attitudes of the Local Community

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