Ecology and Society

Oct 14, 2024 | ecologyandsociety.org | Jennifer Lavers |Alexander Bond

Research INTRODUCTION The rapid decline in health of Earth’s systems is the focus of increasing attention. With at least six of the nine planetary boundaries for a sustainable existence exceeded (Richardson et al. 2023), meaningful action is urgently required. The pace of biodiversity loss (e.g., Trisos et al. 2020, Fernández-Palacios et al. 2021), significant pollution in virtually all corners of our planet (Brander 2022, Persson et al.

Aug 14, 2024 | ecologyandsociety.org | Joao Rodrigues |Sebastian Villasante |Isabel Sousa-Pinto

ResearchABSTRACTMarine protected areas (MPAs) are widely promoted as effective tools for conserving biodiversity and safeguarding ecosystem services. However, MPA success can be hindered by a lack of legitimacy and low social support because of perceived negative effects on ecosystem services and human well-being.

Jul 15, 2024 | ecologyandsociety.org | Tim Clark |Andrés M. Cisneros-Montemayor

ResearchABSTRACTRecognizing the global challenges faced by marine ecosystems and the people that depend on them, there is a growing worldwide uptake of the “Blue Economy” approach for establishing equitable and sustainable ocean industries. Research has shown that the capacity to achieve these Blue Economies is largely shaped by enabling governance conditions related to social and economic equity, more so than available natural resources.

Jul 12, 2024 | ecologyandsociety.org | Tim Alamenciak |Stephen Murphy

ResearchABSTRACTThe practice of ecological restoration through native plant gardening is emerging among community groups as a means of addressing degradation in urban landscapes. Despite this trend, restoration remains primarily studied as a professional practice. Grassroots associations support people in growing native plants, but within the research on restoration ecology, there remains little study of how non-professionals engage in the practice.

May 22, 2024 | ecologyandsociety.org | Dominique M David-Chavez |Michael C. Gavin |Norma Ortiz |Shelly Valdez

Synthesis INTRODUCTION Indigenous knowledge systems, recognized as collective and dynamic bodies of knowledge generated over centuries of observation (Cajete 2000, International Council for Science 2002, Nakashima and Roué 2002, Berkes 2008, 2009a, Burkett 2013), continue to guide a wide range of environmental practices, such as sustainable agriculture (Altieri 2004, Johnson et al.