Navigating Amazonia under uncertainty: past, present and future environmental governance
2008

Navigating Amazonia under uncertainty: past, present and future environmental governance

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Emily Boyd

Primary Institution: Centre for the Environment, Environmental Change Institute, Oxford University

Hypothesis

How can adaptive governance frameworks improve ecosystem management in Amazonia?

Conclusion

The study highlights the need for adaptive governance to address the structural barriers in Amazonia's environmental management.

Supporting Evidence

  • The 2005 dieback crisis in Brazil highlighted the urgent need for effective governance.
  • Adaptive governance frameworks can help navigate the complexities of environmental management.
  • New initiatives in Brazil show promise in addressing deforestation challenges.

Takeaway

This study looks at how to better manage the Amazon rainforest by using flexible and smart governance strategies to deal with challenges like deforestation.

Methodology

The article reviews past and current institutional frameworks and discusses the adaptive governance concept.

Limitations

Existing governance strategies have largely failed to protect ecosystems and communities in Amazonia.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1098/rstb.2007.0023

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