Democratic Management of an Ecosystem Under Threat: The Peoples Reefs Dunning Kelly
Democratic Management of an Ecosystem Under Threat: The Peoples Reefs Dunning Kelly The conventional wisdom on coral reef management tells us that decentralized management, where the government…
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Democratic Management of an Ecosystem Under Threat: The Peoples Reefs Dunning Kelly
The conventional wisdom on coral reef management tells us that decentralized management, where the government shares power with local people, has both economic and ecological benefits. "The people" began demanding a seat at the table in the 1990s, with decentralized management even becoming a requirement for international donor-funded development projects. Three decades of research show that grassroots, stakeholder-focused management allows communities to collaboratively and sustainably manage reefs.
Much of the literature on coral reef management has documented the social and ecological impacts of an increasingly participatory style of management all over the world. Nowadays, the inclusion of stakeholders, with governments even asking for their help, is the norm. But it is yet to be seen how this participatory management will deal with emerging threats such as climate change.