Social–ecological networks (SENs) represent the complex relationships between ecological
and social systems and are a useful tool for analyzing and managing ecosystem services …

There is a growing consensus that current conservation strategies are unable to cope with
the acceleration of human-caused environmental degradation. The philosophies that …

Conservation research and practice are increasingly engaging with people and drawing on
social sciences to improve environmental governance. In doing so, conservation engages …

Most conservation initiatives require changes in human behavior. For example, the
establishment of a protected area will typically require some people to change their land-use …

To address increasingly urgent global environmental challenges, there is a need for rapid
and widespread adoption of eco-innovations. Previous research has shown that targeting …

The social–ecological trap is an emerging concept that describes situations in which self‐
reinforcing social and ecological feedbacks maintain or push a social–ecological system …

Sharks and their cartilaginous relatives (Class Chondrichthyes, herein 'sharks') are one of
the world's most threatened species groups. Their slow life history traits and vulnerability to …

While some countries are making progress reducing greenhouse gas emissions, few are
progressing rapidly enough to be on track to reach net zero emissions by mid-century. The …

Abstract The Blue Economy has gained traction as a key concept that seeks to stem
biodiversity loss whilst stimulating economic development, thereby integrating …

Sustainable fisheries require strong management and effective governance. However, small-
scale fisheries (SSF) often lack formal institutions, leaving management in the hands of local …