Diagnostic reframing of intractable environmental problems: Case of a contested multiparty public land-use conflict

Asah, Stanley T.; Βengston, David Ν.; Wendt, Keith; Nelson, Kristen C.

doi:10.1016/j.jenvman.2012.04.041

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“…Problem frames define whether there is a problem at the center of the decision-making process and what that problem is (Bardwell 1991, Lewicki 2003, Asah et al 2012a). These problem frames incorporate people's "preconceptions and assumptions that underpin how one approaches the problem," which then point to a particular solution (Bardwell 1991:605).…”

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“…Others framed the projects as increasing the aesthetic attractiveness and natural value of the floodplains, and thus supported river restoration (Buijs 2009). Therefore, identifying problem frames reveals where exactly stakeholders diverge in their interpretation of a problem that leads to them favoring different solutions (Bardwell 1991, Asah et al 2012a). …”

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confidence: 99%

“…Understanding the assumptions and contradictions in how stakeholders scale frame a situation can allow areas of agreement, and hence compromise, to be identified, expand the range of possible solutions, and facilitate negotiation and mediation efforts (Bardwell 1991, Shmueli et al 2006, Asah et al 2012a, Emery et al 2013. It can also inform reframing efforts or collaborative processes to create a shared understanding of the situation.…”

Section: Implications Of Scale Framing Strategies and Their Outcomes mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…It can also inform reframing efforts or collaborative processes to create a shared understanding of the situation. This shared understanding can then provide the foundation for addressing other elements of the conflict (Schön and Rein 1995, Asah et al 2012a, van Hulst and Yanow 2016.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Spatial and temporal scale framing of a decision on the future of the Mactaquac Dam in New Brunswick, Canada

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Adamowski²

2017

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ABSTRACT. Many large dams are coming to the end of their lifespans and decisions must be made about whether to rebuild/refurbish or remove them, which will have different implications across temporal and spatial scales. Such decisions are often controversial, but little is known about what drives differences in stakeholders' perspectives of them. Cognitive scale frames describe how people use scales in interpreting such an issue, including which of its elements they prioritize and which they minimize. Using interviews with 30 stakeholders and analysis of documents, we explored how stakeholders used spatial and temporal scales in their frames of a decision about whether to rebuild/refurbish or remove the Mactaquac Dam in New Brunswick, Canada. We found that stakeholders used multiple levels on spatial, hydrological, administrative, and temporal scales in their frames. Both those who wanted to retain the dam and those who wanted to remove it upscaled problems from local level to higher spatial levels, making problems seem widely shared and therefore legitimate. However, there were mismatches in the scales used: the retainers upscaled to the province on the administrative scale while the removers upscaled to the entire river on the hydrological scale. The results revealed the particular importance of temporal scale frames, particularly of the past, which have been little studied. Both groups framed problems as continuing into the future, but diverged strongly in how they framed various periods of the past as being relevant to understanding problems and their solutions in the present. Decision makers should be aware of differing scale frames when designing decision-making processes and conflict resolution efforts.

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Section: Implications Of Scale Framing Strategies and Their Outcomes mentioning

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confidence: 99%

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Spatial and temporal scale framing of a decision on the future of the Mactaquac Dam in New Brunswick, Canada

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2017

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“…Conflict resolution can be more effective by using a model of mediation between groups and certain processes (Barsky 2000;Zhang 2013;Asah 2012). Conflicts between groups caused by the differences of the initial values and beliefs often exacerbated by stereotypes, prejudices, miscommunications, and misunderstanding.…”

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Sue for Disputes Resolution of Land Conflict in South Sumatera

Kholek¹,

Alfitri

2017

komunitas

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This paper aims to examine the roots, dynamics, and resolutions of land conflict between Rengas farmers and Limbang Jaya farmers with PTPN VII Cinta Manis in Ogan Ilir, South Sumatra. Authors use qualitative method through deepening data from depth interviews, observation and Focus Group Discussion (FGD). The results showed that the roots of the conflict are different foundation claims, lack of transparency in the mechanism of compensation, land grabbing by companies. The key findings of the conflict dynamics study was that conflict between farmers of Rengas with PTPN VII Cinta Manis led to reclaiming action by farmers which was regarded as a victory for the resistance of farmers in conflict. This reclaiming action attracted more regions into the conflict contestation, including farmers of Limbang Jaya. Rengas conflict and Limbang Jaya conflict was different: Rengas conflict had history of resistance since the beginning, while the conflict of Limbang Jaya was an escalation of the Rengas conflict. Conflict resolution was taken through advocating by civil society element and mediation by stakeholders. Both resolutions approaches have not been able to provide a sustainable resolution, due to advocacy efforts tend to be a massive confrontation, while mediation was only a procedural matter not a substantive matter.

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Framing contests in global NGO networks: How controversies enable and challenge collaboration and action

Pesqueira

Glasbergen

Leroy

2019

Nonprofit Mgmnt & Ldrshp

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In multistakeholder sustainability initiatives, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) need not only to negotiate with actors from other sectors, but also with other NGOs. Taking a framing perspective, this study examines how NGOs engage in framing contests because of their collaborative attitude toward the private sector. Through an analysis of Oxfam's participation in the Shrimp Aquaculture Dialogues, the paper examines the interplay between NGOs that propose and oppose certification as a viable strategy for ensuring sustainability in the farmed shrimp sector. The results show that controversies among NGO groups related prognostic framing (i.e., regarding the proposed solution to a problem) are characterized by specific ontological and normative attributes. The paper offers NGOs strategies for dealing with such controversies and shows that, depending on the nature of the controversy, engaging in framing contests might enlarge or constrain the roles that an NGO is able to play in a multistakeholder setting, particularly, when it comes to preserving its independence while securing interdependence with others.

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Diagnostic reframing of intractable environmental problems: Case of a contested multiparty public land-use conflict

Cited by 42 publications

References 21 publications

Spatial and temporal scale framing of a decision on the future of the Mactaquac Dam in New Brunswick, Canada

Spatial and temporal scale framing of a decision on the future of the Mactaquac Dam in New Brunswick, Canada

Sue for Disputes Resolution of Land Conflict in South Sumatera

Framing contests in global NGO networks: How controversies enable and challenge collaboration and action

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