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