Learning integrative negotiation to manage complex environmental issues: example of a gaming approach in the peri-urban catchment of São Paulo, Brazil

Ducrot, Raphaëlle; Paassen, Annemarie van; Barban, Vilma; Daré, William’s; Gramaglia, Christelle

doi:10.1007/s10113-014-0612-1

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“…On the other hand, pre-existing power differentials between game participants and researchers limited the extent to which local communities could benefit from or participate in the game play and outcomes (Rajabu 2007, Dung et al 2009, Villamor and van Noordwijk 2011, Gourmelon et al 2013, Ducrot et al 2014, Hertzog et al 2014. Stakeholder inequality can impede open dialogue and collaboration and influence choices within game play, factors that should be accounted for in the game design and execution stages.…”

Section: Community Empowerment and Engagementmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…This is reflected in the evidence of positive social learning outcomes as RPG users acquire topical knowledge and understanding (cognitive learning), adjust their views and opinions (normative learning), and develop new interpersonal connections and networks in a trusting environment (relational learning) (Aubert et al 2018, den Haan and van der Voort 2018, Flood et al 2018. In several cases, games were a preliminary step in a larger process, 'priming' participants for cooperation and ultimately behaviour change (Ducrot et al 2014).…”

Section: Capacity Developmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Tools for adaptive governance for complex social-ecological systems: a review of role-playing-games as serious games at the community-policy interface

Edwards

Sharma-Wallace²,

Wreford

et al. 2019

Environ. Res. Lett.

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The management of natural resources-from forests to fisheries to freshwater-is becoming increasingly complex and requires new tools and processes for engaging with individuals, communities, and decision-makers. Policy makers and practitioners have begun using serious games (SGs) (those used for purposes other than entertainment) to overcome some of the complex challenges of governing resources in social-ecological systems. This paper uses a systematic literature review methodology to assess role-playing SGs for natural resource management. Fifty-two articles from the role-playing game (RPG) subset of SGs are identified, synthesised and analysed using a multi-criteria evaluation framework. First, we explore three theoretical and conceptual elements of games: principles of RPGs, functions of games, and (practical) game characteristics. We evaluate game elements, including game design, adherence to reality and the degree to which games integrate elements of participatory-and action research. These dimensions of RPGs are then analysed and discussed. Particular attention is paid to the value and application of RPGs to address complex problems with interacting environmental, social, cultural and economic challenges, and the extent to which they can inform adaptive governance solutions. Results show that RPGs can be a valuable tool at different levels; however, we also identify important gaps in the current state of knowledge, in particular, related to bridging community-and higher-level decision-making scales through RPGs.

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Section: Community Empowerment and Engagementmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Capacity Developmentmentioning

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Tools for adaptive governance for complex social-ecological systems: a review of role-playing-games as serious games at the community-policy interface

Edwards

Sharma-Wallace²,

Wreford

et al. 2019

Environ. Res. Lett.

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“…There is a considerable and fast-growing list of research publications where MSG have been used for IWRM (e.g., [3,10,12,[26][27][28][29][30][31][32][33][34][35][36][37][38][39]). There are a few observations that can be taken from this literature.…”

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confidence: 99%

Models, Simulations and Games for Water Management: A Comparative Q-Method Study in The Netherlands and China

Zhou

Mayer

2017

Water

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How do policy analysts perceive the various roles that Models, Simulations and Games (MSG) have, or can have in Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM)? Fifty-five policy analysts in water management in The Netherlands and China were interviewed, following the procedure of the Q-method. Comparative analysis of the combined quantitative and qualitative data show that: (1) The debate on the role of MSG for IWRM is structured around five frames in The Netherlands and three frames in China. (2) The frames in The Netherlands and China are significantly different. (3) In China, there is a predominant frame that perceives MSG for IWRM as data driven simulation technology for rationalization of water management, which is less significant in The Netherlands. (4) The reverse is true with regard to MSG for stakeholder interaction, learning and integrated assessment, which are significant frames in The Netherlands, but not in China. The conclusion is that frame differences can easily confuse professional and academic debate about MSG for water management; within the same institutional and cultural context, but even more so in Netherlands-China co-operation projects. Frames are also relevant when designing, using or evaluating innovative methods for integrated water resources management.

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“…Additionally, in the process of designing these policies, local stakeholders should be taken into account, because they are key drivers of landscape dynamics, and they will change their land use only if such changes are in line with their goals and needs (Weatherley--Singha and Gupta, 2015). Nevertheless, so far most policies have failed to attain their envisaged effect because they were designed in a top--down manner without consideration of local specifics and the goals and needs of local stakeholders (Ducrot et al, 2013). Research is still needed to develop policy formulation and planning approaches that entice farmers to reflect upon and change agricultural practices to reduce pressure on the forest, increasing carbon storage.…”

Section: Designing Policies For Climate Smart Landscapesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Nevertheless, so far most policies have failed to attain their envisaged effect because they were designed in a top--down manner without consideration of local specifics and the goals and needs of local stakeholders (Ducrot et al, 2013).…”

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confidence: 99%

REDD+ and Climate Smart Agriculture in landscapes : from national design to local implementation

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Learning integrative negotiation to manage complex environmental issues: example of a gaming approach in the peri-urban catchment of São Paulo, Brazil

Cited by 30 publications

References 29 publications

Tools for adaptive governance for complex social-ecological systems: a review of role-playing-games as serious games at the community-policy interface

Tools for adaptive governance for complex social-ecological systems: a review of role-playing-games as serious games at the community-policy interface

Models, Simulations and Games for Water Management: A Comparative Q-Method Study in The Netherlands and China

REDD+ and Climate Smart Agriculture in landscapes : from national design to local implementation

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