Triggering transitions towards sustainable development of the Dutch agricultural sector: TransForum’s approach

Veldkamp, A.; Altvorst, A.C. van; Eweg, R.; Jacobsen, E.; Kleef, A. Van; Latesteijn, H. van; Mager, Sander E.; Mommaas, Hans; Smeets, P.J.A.M.; Spaans, L.; Trijp, J.C.M. van

doi:10.1051/agro:2008022

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“…Its goal was to trigger transitions toward sustainable agricultural development (Veldkamp et al 2009). For this, 33 practical and 42 science projects were executed, incorporating different perspectives on what sustainable agro-ecological development entails ).…”

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confidence: 99%

Exploring Dimensions, Scales, and Cross-scale Dynamics from the Perspectives of Change Agents in Social–ecological Systems.

Vervoort¹,

Rutting²,

Kok³

et al. 2012

E&S

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ABSTRACT. Issues of scale play a crucial role in the governance of social-ecological systems. Yet, attempts to bridge interdisciplinary perspectives on the role of scale have thus far largely been limited to the science arena. This study has extended the scale vocabulary to allow for the inclusion of practice-based perspectives on scale. We introduced "dimensions," used to describe the bare aspects of phenomena, such as time, space, and power, structured by scales and levels. We argued that this extension allows for a clearer understanding of the diversity of dimensions and scales that can be used to explore social-ecological systems. We used this scale vocabulary in a practical case study to elicit perspectives on dimensions, scales, and cross-dimensional dynamics from change agents in Dutch social-ecological systems. Through a visual interview method based in the extended scale vocabulary, our participants identified a large diversity of dimensions they saw as instrumental to understanding insights and lessons about effecting systems change. These dimensions were framed by a large number of scales to describe crossdimensional interactions. The results illustrate the value of practice-based perspectives for the development of scale theory. We also argue that the introduction of dimensions in the scale vocabulary is useful for clarifying scale theory aimed at linking different disciplines and sectors, and that the framework and methods based on it can also provide clarity for practical scale challenges.

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Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Exploring Dimensions, Scales, and Cross-scale Dynamics from the Perspectives of Change Agents in Social–ecological Systems.

Vervoort¹,

Rutting²,

Kok³

et al. 2012

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“…Although the program provided a lot of new knowledge, it remains unclear whether, and if so, how this new knowledge is being or will be used. Moreover, few, if any, innovations have actually been taken into practice [54].…”

Section: Innovative Trends In Sustainable Nutrient Managementmentioning

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System Merits or Failures? Policies for Transition to Sustainable P and N Systems in The Netherlands and Finland

Hoppe¹,

Kuokkanen

Mikkilä

et al. 2016

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Nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) cycles are absolutely vital in maintaining sustainable food systems. Human activities disturb the natural balance of these cycles by creating enormous additional nutrient fluxes, causing eutrophication of waterways and pollution in land systems. To tackle this problem, sustainable nutrient management is required. This paper addresses sustainable nutrient management in two countries: The Netherlands and Finland. We adopt a critical perspective on resource politics, especially towards opportunistic policy strategies for the pollutant management of N and P. Two research questions are considered. First, what are the key systemic and policy failures that occurred in the N and P systems in the Netherlands and Finland between 1970 and 2015? And second, which lessons can be drawn when addressing the policy responses in the two countries to cope with these failures? The cases are analyzed within Weber and Rohracher's framework that addresses "failures" preventing sustainable transitions. The results show that a number of failures occurred, besides market failures (over-exploitation of the commons, externalization of costs): lack of directionality, policy coordination, institutions, capabilities, infrastructure, demand articulation, and reflexivity. Policy responses in both countries resulted in ponderous policy frameworks that were adequate to tackle nutrient problems from the industrial sector and municipalities. However, both countries provided only a moderate response in terms of system-wide integrated policy frameworks to cope with sectoral-transcending issues. The agricultural use of N and P, in contrast to detergents, has not been subjected to strong regulatory measures.

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“…Given the concerns related to animal welfare, biodiversity and environmental problems (Beers et al, 2010), the interest in sustainable practices is increasing. Innovations in the agricultural sector are needed to maintain the 'license to produce' (social problem), 'license to operate' (policy problem) and 'license to deliver (market problem) (Veldkamp et al, 2008).…”

Section: Dutch Agricultural Innovations Towards Sustainabilitymentioning

confidence: 99%

Agri-food in search of sustainability: cognitive, interactional and material framing

Zwartkruis

Moors

Farla

et al. 2012

Journ. Chain and Network Sc.

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The agro-food sector is under pressure to move towards sustainability. Given the complex value chain, not only technical, but also socio-institutional changes are needed. The innovation processes aiming at a sustainable agro-food chain involve many actors, such as knowledge institutes, governments, farmers, businesses, intermediary organizations and societal organizations. Such encompassing innovation processes, concerning the whole agro-food chain, entail questions about the alignment of perspectives and about the reframing of issues, identities and processes in interaction between actors. Moreover, while sustainable development is an openended term which may circulate in discourse it will be articulated more precisely in concrete actions and interactions. Accordingly, the research question addressed in this paper is: What reframing processes are taking place within and between actors of the agro-food value chains and how can these reframing processes be understood? We will first investigate the concept of 'reframing' and relate it to current theories of framing. We suggest including 'material frame' as a third category next to 'cognitive' and 'interactional' frames. Subsequently, we will empirically investigate different types of reframing. We compare and contrast several cases of reframing that we draw from a study of a Dutch project aimed at sustainable agro-food chains. On the basis of in-depth interviews and document analysis we gain more insight into reframing, and the way they influence the outcome of innovation processes We conclude with a reflection and present insights in reframing processes, in relation to innovation processes, in which different types of reframing can be distinguished and different contextual factors influencing reframing can be found.

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Triggering transitions towards sustainable development of the Dutch agricultural sector: TransForum’s approach

Cited by 71 publications

References 30 publications

Exploring Dimensions, Scales, and Cross-scale Dynamics from the Perspectives of Change Agents in Social–ecological Systems.

Exploring Dimensions, Scales, and Cross-scale Dynamics from the Perspectives of Change Agents in Social–ecological Systems.

System Merits or Failures? Policies for Transition to Sustainable P and N Systems in The Netherlands and Finland

Agri-food in search of sustainability: cognitive, interactional and material framing

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Triggering transitions towards sustainable development of the Dutch agricultural sector: TransForum’s approach

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Exploring Dimensions, Scales, and Cross-scale Dynamics from the Perspectives of Change Agents in Social&#8211;ecological Systems.

Exploring Dimensions, Scales, and Cross-scale Dynamics from the Perspectives of Change Agents in Social&#8211;ecological Systems.

System Merits or Failures? Policies for Transition to Sustainable P and N Systems in The Netherlands and Finland

Agri-food in search of sustainability: cognitive, interactional and material framing

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Exploring Dimensions, Scales, and Cross-scale Dynamics from the Perspectives of Change Agents in Social–ecological Systems.

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