In people’s minds and on the ground: Values and power in climate change adaptation

Locatelli, Bruno; Laurenceau, Martin; Chumpisuca, Yaneth Roxana Calla; Pramova, Emilia; Vallet, Améline; Condé, Yésica Quispe; Zavala, Ronal Cervantes; Djoudi, Houria; Colloff, Matthew J.

doi:10.1016/j.envsci.2022.08.002

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“…An overview of the relevant studies in the field of biogenetic resource conservation reveals that most scholars have investigated the policy protection issues related to biogenetic resources mainly from the perspectives of ecology and management. Among them, scholars in the field of conservation of biological resources have conducted relevant studies from different perspectives by adopting different research methodologies, which cover the challenges faced by the conservation of biological resources [8][9][10], resource conservation preferences from the perspectives of different stakeholders [11][12][13][14], the utilization potential of biogenetic resources [15][16][17], the role of the government in the exploitation of the resources, and so on [18][19][20][21]. For example, Putterman used the choice experiment method to analyze the public's conservation preferences for different biological resources based on the conservation of biological resources in the Wuyi Mountain region [22].…”

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Quantitative Evaluation of China’s Biogenetic Resources Conservation Policies Based on the Policy Modeling Consistency Index Model

Qi,

Chen,

et al. 2024

Sustainability

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Biogenetic resources are the foundation of biodiversity and are of great significance to the sustainability of human society. The effective promotion of biogenetic resource conservation depends on the scientific formulation and implementation of relevant policies, so the quantitative evaluation of biogenetic resource conservation policies can provide decision support for the next step of policy formulation. Based on text analysis, social network analysis, and the construction of the PMC index model, this study selected 132 policy samples issued by the Chinese government in the field of biogenetic resources, established an evaluation system for China’s biogenetic resources policies, which contains 10 first-level indicators and 55 s-level indicators, and drew the PMC curve diagram accordingly to quantitatively evaluate China’s biogenetic resources policies. The results show that China’s biogenetic resources policies are generally at a good level, which can meet the current practical needs of biogenetic resources conservation, but there are problems such as the lack of policy forecasts in the relevant policy texts, the lack of flexible planning in the short and medium term, the lack of co-operation among the policy issuers, and the insufficient guidance of innovation. Based on the results, this article puts forward suggestions for improving China’s biogenetic resource conservation policies.

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Quantitative Evaluation of China’s Biogenetic Resources Conservation Policies Based on the Policy Modeling Consistency Index Model

Qi,

Chen,

et al. 2024

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“…Power imbalances determine whose values, rules, and knowledge prevail in adaptation decision-making (Locatelli et al, 2022;Wyborn et al, 2019). Co-production processes that attend to power dynamics can be empowering, but those that do not will likely reproduce or exacerbate existing power imbalances (Turnhout et al, 2020).…”

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Forest-based adaptation: transformational adaptation through forests and trees

2022

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The designations employed and the presentation of material in this information product do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) concerning the legal or development status of any country, territory, city or area or of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries. The mention of specific companies or products of manufacturers, whether or not these have been patented, does not imply that these have been endorsed or recommended by FAO in preference to others of a similar nature that are not mentioned.The views expressed in this information product are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of FAO.

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“…Climate change impacts are more adverse in small communities that are dependent on natural resources (Lobell et al, 2008) and rural communities with low adaptive capacity (Wossen et al, 2018). At the same IJCCSM 15,5 time, studies examining the decision context in which adaptation occurs (including perceptions, values and beliefs among stakeholder groups) show that stakeholders' perspectives differ among groups and influence practices on the ground (Locatelli et al, 2022). Thus, studies of climate change impacts incorporating diverse stakeholder groups are particularly important in providing locally relevant information for landscape management.…”

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Perceptions, trends and adaptation to climate change in Yala wetland, Kenya

Githiora,

Owuor,

Abila

et al. 2023

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Purpose Tropical wetland ecosystems are threatened by climate change but also play a key role in its mitigation and adaptation through management of land use and other drivers. Local-level assessments are needed to support evidence-based wetland management in the face of climate change. This study aims to examine the local communities’ knowledge and perception of climate change in Yala wetland, Kenya, and compare them with observed data on climate trends. Such comparisons are useful to inform context-specific climate change adaptation actions. Design/methodology/approach The study used a mixed methods approach that combined analysis of climate data with perceptions from the local community. Gridded data on temperature and rainfall for the period from 1981 to 2018 were compared with data on climate change perceptions from semi-structured questionnaires with 286 key informants and community members. Findings Majority of the respondents had observed changes in climate parameters – severe drought (88.5%), increased frequency of floods (86.0%) and irregular onset and termination of rains (90.9%) in the past 20 years. The perceptions corresponded with climate trends that showed a significant increasing trend in the short rains and the average maximum temperature, high incidence of very wet years and variability in onset and termination of rainfall between 1981 and 2018. Gender, age and education had little influence on knowledge and awareness of climate change, except for frequency of floods and self-reported understanding of climate change. The community perceived the wetland to be important for climate change adaptation, particularly the provision of resources such as grazing grounds during drought. Research limitations/implications The study faced challenges of low sample size, use of gridded climate data and reproducibility in other contexts. The results of this study apply to local communities in a tropical wetland in Western Kenya, which has a bi-modal pattern of rainfall. The sample of the study was regional and may therefore not be representative of the whole of Kenya, which has diverse socioeconomic and ecological contexts. Potential problems have been identified with the use of gridded data (for example, regional biases in models), although their usefulness in data scarce contexts is well established. Moreover, the sample size has been found to be a less important factor in research of highly complex socio-ecological systems where there is an attempt to bridge natural and social sciences. Practical implications This study addresses the paucity of studies on climate change trends in papyrus wetlands of sub-Saharan Africa and the role of local knowledge and perceptions in influencing the management of such wetlands. Perceptions largely influence local stakeholders’ decisions, and a study that compares perceptions vs “reality” provides evidence for engagement with the stakeholders in managing these highly vulnerable ecosystems. The study showed that the local community’s perceptions corresponded with the climate record and that adaptation measures are already ongoing in the area. Originality/value This study presents a case for the understanding of community perceptions and knowledge of climate change in a tropical wetland under threat from climate change and land use change, to inform management under a changing climate.

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In people’s minds and on the ground: Values and power in climate change adaptation

Cited by 4 publications

References 78 publications

Quantitative Evaluation of China’s Biogenetic Resources Conservation Policies Based on the Policy Modeling Consistency Index Model

Quantitative Evaluation of China’s Biogenetic Resources Conservation Policies Based on the Policy Modeling Consistency Index Model

Forest-based adaptation: transformational adaptation through forests and trees

Perceptions, trends and adaptation to climate change in Yala wetland, Kenya

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