Local and traditional ecological knowledge (LTK) is increasingly recognized as an important
component of scientific research, conservation, and resource management. Especially …

Fishers' knowledge research is an approach to fisheries research that has a relatively long
history, yet has generally failed to become integrated into the fisheries science mainstream …

There has been growing interest in policy and among scholars to consider culture as an
aspect of sustainable development and even as a fourth pillar. However, until recently, the …

Context Most protected areas are managed based on objectives related to scientific
ecological knowledge of species and ecosystems. However, a core principle of sustainability …

Marine protected areas (MPAs) have the potential to conserve marine resources as well as
provide social and economic benefits to local communities. Yet the percentage of MPAs that …

Cumulative environmental impacts driven by anthropogenic stressors lead to
disproportionate effects on indigenous communities that are reliant on land and water …

As the impacts of climate change on human society accelerate, coastal communities are
vulnerable to changing environmental conditions. The capacity of communities and …

Environmental policies aimed at the conservation of protected areas are significantly
influenced by social factors revealing the importance of investigating local knowledge and …

Marine protected areas (MPAs) are often met with reluctance by affected stakeholders, and
in some instances outright objection. Some argue that this is due to insufficient …

Abstract Effective designation of Protected Areas (PAs) requires the careful consideration of
their social impacts as these are perceived by people. These refer to a variety of issues such …