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Article ; Online: Resilience principles and a leverage points perspective for sustainable woody vegetation management in a social-ecological system of southwestern Ethiopia

Girma Shumi / Hannah Wahler / Maraja Riechers / Feyera Senbeta / David J. Abson / Jannik Schultner / Joern Fischer

Ecology and Society, Vol 28, Iss 2, p

2023 Volume 34

Abstract: Addressing ecosystem destruction and unsustainable development requires appropriate frameworks to comprehensively investigate social-ecological systems. Focusing on woody plant management in southwestern Ethiopia, we combined social-ecological resilience ...

Abstract	Addressing ecosystem destruction and unsustainable development requires appropriate frameworks to comprehensively investigate social-ecological systems. Focusing on woody plant management in southwestern Ethiopia, we combined social-ecological resilience and a leverage points perspective to (1) assess how stakeholders perceive and operationalize resilience principles; (2) investigate resilience challenges and solutions across different levels of systemic depth; and (3) assess how different stakeholder groups noted challenges and solutions at different levels of system depth. Data were collected in focus group discussions with multiple types of stakeholders and analyzed via quantitative content and descriptive analysis. All stakeholder groups identified two principles currently applied in the landscape, while other principles were not currently applied widely. In total, we identified 37 challenges and 44 solutions to resilience, mainly focused on “deeper” systemic change. This trend was noted across stakeholder groups, but particularly by local people. Based on our work, we suggest to foster bottom-up changes in system goals, rules, paradigms, and intent, drawing explicitly on local people and their knowledge. More broadly, we suggest that further research on combining social-ecological resilience and leverage points perspectives could be helpful to better navigate and transform social-ecological systems.
Keywords	leverage points ; resilience principles ; smallholder farming landscapes ; social-ecological systems ; sustainability transformation ; woody vegetation diversity management ; Biology (General) ; QH301-705.5 ; Ecology ; QH540-549.5
Subject code	910
Language	English
Publishing date	2023-06-01T00:00:00Z
Publisher	Resilience Alliance
Document type	Article ; Online
Database	BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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Article ; Online: The influence of landscape change on multiple dimensions of human-nature connectedness

Maraja Riechers / Ágnes Balázsi / David J. Abson / Joern Fischer

Ecology and Society, Vol 25, Iss 3, p

2020 Volume 3

Abstract: Human-nature connectedness is hailed as a potential remedy for the current sustainability crisis, yet it is also deeply affected by it. Here, we perform a comprehensive assessment of human-nature connectedness that includes material, experiential, ... ...

Abstract	Human-nature connectedness is hailed as a potential remedy for the current sustainability crisis, yet it is also deeply affected by it. Here, we perform a comprehensive assessment of human-nature connectedness that includes material, experiential, cognitive, emotional, and philosophical dimensions. We show that these dimensions of human-nature connectedness are strongly interlinked, especially via emotional and experiential connectedness. Our findings showcase a cross-country comparison of four focal landscapes in Transylvania, Romania and Lower Saxony, Germany, which represent gradients from minor and gradual to relatively major and rapid landscape change. Based on content analysis of 73 in-depth interviews, we show that landscape change was seen by the interviewees to have a strong, and often negative, influence on multiple dimensions of human-nature connectedness. Focusing only on isolated dimensions of human-nature connectedness could inadvertently exacerbate the sustainability crisis because unawareness about relationships between dimensions of connectedness may lead to false predictions regarding policy implications.
Keywords	agricultural intensification ; landscape sustainability science ; smallholder farming ; social-ecological systems ; Biology (General) ; QH301-705.5 ; Ecology ; QH540-549.5
Subject code	501 ; 710
Language	English
Publishing date	2020-09-01T00:00:00Z
Publisher	Resilience Alliance
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Article ; Online: The Concept of Resilience in Recent Sustainability Research

Verena Nüchter / David J. Abson / Henrik von Wehrden / John-Oliver Engler

Sustainability, Vol 13, Iss 5, p

2021 Volume 2735

Abstract: The concept of resilience gained increased attention in sustainability science, with a notable spike from 2014 onwards. However, resilience is a multifaceted concept with no unanimous definition, making applications in the context of sustainability, a ... ...

Abstract	The concept of resilience gained increased attention in sustainability science, with a notable spike from 2014 onwards. However, resilience is a multifaceted concept with no unanimous definition, making applications in the context of sustainability, a similarly multifarious term, a challenge. Here, we examine the use of resilience in well-cited sustainability literature in the period from 2014 to 2018. Based on our analysis, resilience as a concept proves its analytical strength through a diverse set of frameworks, indicators, and models, while its usefulness as boundary object is less clear. Most of the examined publications do not cite one of the well-established resilience definitions as a conceptual basis. The normativity of resilience is often implicit and rarely critically questioned, and strong participatory approaches are lacking. A multivariate statistical full-text bibliographic analysis of 112 publications reveals four distinct research clusters with partial conceptual proximity but hardly any overlap. While the majority of publications consider human well-being as an integral factor in their research, some research marginalizes this concept. Resilience to climate change dominates the discourse in the literature investigated, which signifies a need to broaden research efforts to other equally pressing—but in terms of the concept, widely neglected—sustainability challenges.
Keywords	resilience ; sustainability science ; mixed methods ; multivariate full-text analysis ; Environmental effects of industries and plants ; TD194-195 ; Renewable energy sources ; TJ807-830 ; Environmental sciences ; GE1-350
Subject code	100
Language	English
Publishing date	2021-03-01T00:00:00Z
Publisher	MDPI AG
Document type	Article ; Online
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Article ; Online: Using a leverage points perspective to compare social-ecological systems

Joern Fischer / David J. Abson / Ine Dorresteijn / Jan Hanspach / Tibor Hartel / Jannik Schultner / Kate Sherren

Ecosystems and People, Vol 18, Iss 1, Pp 119-

a case study on rural landscapes

2022 Volume 130

Abstract: A leverage points perspective recognises different levels of systemic depth, ranging from the relatively shallow levels of parameters and feedbacks to the deeper levels of system design and intent. Analysing a given social-ecological system for its ... ...

Abstract	A leverage points perspective recognises different levels of systemic depth, ranging from the relatively shallow levels of parameters and feedbacks to the deeper levels of system design and intent. Analysing a given social-ecological system for its characteristics across these four levels of systemic depth provides a useful diagnostic to better understand sustainability problems, and can complement other types of cause-and-effect systems modelling. Moreover, the structured comparison of multiple systems can highlight whether sustainability challenges in different systems have a similar origin (e.g. similar feedbacks or similar design). We used a leverage points perspective to systematically compare findings from three in-depth social-ecological case studies, which investigated rural landscapes in southeastern Australia, central Romania, and southwestern Ethiopia. Inductive coding of key findings documented in over 60 empirical publications was used to generate synthesis statements of key findings in the three case studies. Despite major socioeconomic and ecological differences, many synthesis statements applied to all three case studies. Major sustainability problems occurred at the design and intent levels. For example, at the intent level, all three rural landscapes were driven by goals and paradigms that mirrored a productivist green revolution discourse. Our paper thus highlights that there are underlying challenges for rural sustainability across the world, which appear to apply similarly across strongly contrasting socioeconomic contexts. Sustainability interventions should be mindful of such deep similarities in system characteristics. We conclude that a leverage points perspective could be used to compare many other types of social-ecological systems around the world.
Keywords	odirilwe selomane ; Human ecology. Anthropogeography ; GF1-900 ; Environmental sciences ; GE1-350
Subject code	360
Language	English
Publishing date	2022-12-01T00:00:00Z
Publisher	Taylor & Francis Group
Document type	Article ; Online
Database	BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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Article: Human–nature connectedness as a ‘treatment’ for pro-environmental behavior: making the case for spatial considerations

Klaniecki, Kathleen / David J. Abson / Julia Leventon

Sustainability science. 2018 Sept., v. 13, no. 5

2018

Abstract: The degree to which an individual feels connected to the natural world can be a positive predictor of pro-environmental behavior (PEB). This has led to calls to ‘reconnect to nature’ as a ‘treatment’ for PEB. What is not clear is the relationship between ...

Abstract	The degree to which an individual feels connected to the natural world can be a positive predictor of pro-environmental behavior (PEB). This has led to calls to ‘reconnect to nature’ as a ‘treatment’ for PEB. What is not clear is the relationship between where one feels connected to nature and where one acts pro-environmentally. We propose that integrating spatial scale into the conceptualization of these constructs will provide insights into how different degrees of connectedness influence pro-environmental behavior. We discuss trends towards a spatial understanding of human–nature connectedness (HNC) and introduce three archetypes that highlight scalar relationships between scale of connectedness and scale of pro-environmental behavior: (1) equal interactions, (2) embedded interactions, and (3) extended interactions. We discuss potential policy and practice implications of taking a spatially explicit approach to HNC–PEB research, and propose a research agenda for investigating these scalar relationships that can inform nature as a ‘treatment’ intervention.
Keywords	attitudes and opinions ; environment ; human behavior ; issues and policy ; research ; sustainability science and engineering
Language	English
Dates of publication	2018-09
Size	p. 1375-1388.
Publishing place	Springer Japan
Document type	Article
ZDB-ID	2260333-5
ISSN	1862-4057 ; 1862-4065
ISSN (online)	1862-4057
ISSN	1862-4065
DOI	10.1007/s11625-018-0578-x
Database	NAL-Catalogue (AGRICOLA)

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Article: A social-ecological typology of rangelands based on rainfall variability and farming type

Engler, John-Oliver / David J. Abson / Henrik von Wehrden / Jan Hanspach / Robert Feller

Journal of arid environments. 2018 Jan., v. 148

2018

Abstract: We present a social-ecological typlogy for the world's rangelands that integrates the much debated non-equilibrium concept from ecology with socio-economic characteristics of rangeland systems. We propose that, as a first approximation, the socio- ... ...

Abstract	We present a social-ecological typlogy for the world's rangelands that integrates the much debated non-equilibrium concept from ecology with socio-economic characteristics of rangeland systems. We propose that, as a first approximation, the socio-economic properties can be adequately captured and differentiated by the distinction between the two main types of rangeland farming systems worldwide: subsistence and commercial farming. The resulting typology has four categories, which are ‘commercial equilibrium’, ‘commercial non-equilibrium’, ‘subsistence equilibrium’ and ‘subsistence non-equilibrium’. We provide and discuss examples for each category. Moreover, we point out how this typology might help to understand and address some of the problems related to unsustainable rangeland management. Finally, we provide and discuss a global map of rangelands that illustrates the geographic distribution of all four rangeland types.
Keywords	commercial farms ; dry environmental conditions ; ecology ; farming systems ; geographical distribution ; rain ; range management ; rangelands ; socioeconomics
Language	English
Dates of publication	2018-01
Size	p. 65-73.
Publishing place	Elsevier Ltd
Document type	Article
ZDB-ID	428507-4
ISSN	1095-922X ; 0140-1963
ISSN (online)	1095-922X
ISSN	0140-1963
DOI	10.1016/j.jaridenv.2017.09.009
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Article: Temporal Dynamics of Ecosystem Services

Rau, Anna-Lena / Henrik von Wehrden / David J. Abson

Ecological economics. 2018 Sept., v. 151

2018

Abstract: The ecosystem services concept evolved over the last 30 years from a general heuristic model highlighting importance of nature for human well-being to a framework for studying how the appropriation of specific ecological structures or processes ... ...

Abstract	The ecosystem services concept evolved over the last 30 years from a general heuristic model highlighting importance of nature for human well-being to a framework for studying how the appropriation of specific ecological structures or processes influences that well-being. As the ecosystem service concept increasingly becomes an operational tool there is a need to account for the complexity of the relations between production and appropriation of ecosystem services. To date there has been a considerable focus on the spatial patterns of ecosystem services provision and appropriation. We propose a new way of categorizing them according to their temporal dynamics. We differentiate between linear and non-linear dynamics in both the provision and appropriation of ecosystem services. Based on our classification we suggest how temporal dynamics can be better integrated into ecosystem services research in four steps. These include setting the appropriate temporal boundaries of the system, identifying key types of dynamics of the ecosystem, assessing the spatial scale on which the dynamics play out in the system and developing measures for assessing these dynamics. Considering temporal dynamics of ecosystem services by following these steps has the potential to enable better planning of ecosystem services management and therefore, to enhance human well-being.
Keywords	ecosystem services ; ecosystems ; humans ; models ; planning ; temporal variation
Language	English
Dates of publication	2018-09
Size	p. 122-130.
Publishing place	Elsevier B.V.
Document type	Article
ISSN	0921-8009
DOI	10.1016/j.ecolecon.2018.05.009
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Article: Many pathways toward sustainability: not conflict but co-learning between transition narratives

Sustainability science. 2017 May, v. 12, no. 3

2017

Abstract: Sustainability transitions aim to comprehensively address key challenges of todayâs societies through harmonizing ecological integrity and social viability. During the last decades, increasing attention has focused on the conceptual development and ... ...

Abstract	Sustainability transitions aim to comprehensively address key challenges of todayâs societies through harmonizing ecological integrity and social viability. During the last decades, increasing attention has focused on the conceptual development and identification of trajectories that navigate societies toward sustainability. While a broad agreement exists with regard to the need for mainstreaming sustainability into the core of decision-making and everyday practices, different transition pathway narratives are advocated to foster urgently needed structural and societal changes. In this article, we describe four archetypes of present transition narratives, examining the system properties (from underpinning intent to mechanistic parameters) that each narrative seeks to transform. We review the articulated critiques of, and provide exemplary case studies for, each narrative. The four transition narratives are (1) the green economy, (2) low-carbon transformation, (3) ecotopian solutions and (4) transition movements. Based on our analysis, we argue that despite the assumption that these narratives represent competing pathways, there is considerable complementarity between them regarding where in a given system they seek to intervene. An integrative approach could potentially help bridge these intervention types and connect fragmented actors at multiple levels and across multiple phases of transition processes. Effectively mainstreaming sustainability will ultimately require sustainability scientists to navigate between, and learn from, multiple transition narratives.
Keywords	case studies ; decision making ; scientists ; sociology
Language	English
Dates of publication	2017-05
Size	p. 393-407.
Publishing place	Springer Japan
Document type	Article
ZDB-ID	2260333-5
ISSN	1862-4057 ; 1862-4065
ISSN (online)	1862-4057
ISSN	1862-4065
DOI	10.1007/s11625-016-0414-0
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Article: The intersection of food security and biodiversity conservation: a review

Glamann, Josefine / Jan Hanspach / David J. Abson / Neil Collier / Joern Fischer

Regional environmental change. 2017 June, v. 17, no. 5

2017

Abstract: Food security and biodiversity conservation are key challenges of the twenty-first century. While traditionally these two challenges were addressed separately, recently, papers have begun to specifically address the nexus of food security and ... ...

Abstract	Food security and biodiversity conservation are key challenges of the twenty-first century. While traditionally these two challenges were addressed separately, recently, papers have begun to specifically address the nexus of food security and biodiversity conservation. We conducted a structured literature review of 91 papers addressing this nexus. To ascertain how a given paper approached the topic, we assessed to what extent it covered 68 potentially relevant issues. The resulting dataset was analyzed using cluster analysis. Two main branches of literature, containing a total of six clusters of papers, were identified. The âbiophysical-technicalâ branch (clusters: âsustainable intensificationâ and âproduction focusâ) was dominated by the natural sciences, focused strongly on the production aspect of food security, and sought general solutions. In contrast, the âsocial-politicalâ branch (clusters: âsocial-ecological developmentâ; âempowerment for food securityâ; âagroecology and food sovereigntyâ; and âsocial-ecological systemsâ) often drew on the social sciences and emphasized social relations and governance, alongside broader considerations of sustainability and human well-being. While the biophysical-technical branch was often global in focus, much of the social-political branch focused on specific localities. Two clusters of papers, one from each branch, stood out as being particularly broad in scopeânamely the clusters on âsustainable intensificationâ and âagroecology and food sovereignty.â Despite major differences in their conceptual basis, we argue that exchange between these two research clusters could be particularly helpful in generating insights on the foodâbiodiversity nexus that are both generally applicable and sufficiently nuanced to capture key system-specific variables.
Keywords	agroecology ; biodiversity conservation ; cluster analysis ; data collection ; food security ; food sovereignty ; governance ; humans ; paper ; social sciences
Language	English
Dates of publication	2017-06
Size	p. 1303-1313.
Publishing place	Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Document type	Article
ZDB-ID	1464515-4
ISSN	1436-3798
ISSN	1436-3798
DOI	10.1007/s10113-015-0873-3
Database	NAL-Catalogue (AGRICOLA)

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Article: From tradeâoffs to synergies in food security and biodiversity conservation

Hanspach, Jan / David J Abson / Neil French Collier / Ine Dorresteijn / Jannik Schultner / Joern Fischer

Frontiers in ecology and the environment. 2017 Nov., v. 15, no. 9

2017

Abstract: Providing universal food security and conserving biodiversity are prominent challenges facing humanity in the 21st century. Typically, these challenges are believed to involve a tradeâoff, especially in farming landscapes of the Global South. We ... ...

Abstract	Providing universal food security and conserving biodiversity are prominent challenges facing humanity in the 21st century. Typically, these challenges are believed to involve a tradeâoff, especially in farming landscapes of the Global South. We conducted a multivariate analysis of socialâecological data from 110 landscapes in the Global South, and found that different system characteristics lead to partly predictable outcomes, resulting either in tradeâoffs or, unexpectedly, in synergies (mutual benefits) between food security and biodiversity. Specifically, these synergies are fostered by social equity, by reliable access to local land, and by increasing social capital (eg maintenance of traditions) and human capital (eg health). In contrast, we also found high degrees of food security in landscapes with adequate infrastructure, market access, and financial capital, but this increased security came at the expense of biodiversity. Our findings demonstrate that a socialâecological systems perspective can help to identify previously unrecognized synergies between food security and biodiversity conservation.
Keywords	biodiversity ; biodiversity conservation ; food security ; human capital ; infrastructure ; landscapes ; market access ; multivariate analysis ; social capital ; traditions
Language	English
Dates of publication	2017-11
Size	p. 489-494.
Publishing place	John Wiley & Sons, Ltd
Document type	Article
Note	JOURNAL ARTICLE
ZDB-ID	2110853-5
ISSN	1540-9309 ; 1540-9295
ISSN (online)	1540-9309
ISSN	1540-9295
DOI	10.1002/fee.1632
Database	NAL-Catalogue (AGRICOLA)

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