It has long been claimed that a better understanding of human or social dimensions of
environmental issues will improve conservation. The social sciences are one important …

There has been increasing attention to and investment in local environmental stewardship in
conservation and environmental management policies and programs globally. Yet …

Co-production, the collaborative weaving of research and practice by diverse societal actors,
is argued to play an important role in sustainability transformations. Yet, there is still poor …

Marine protected areas (MPAs) are increasingly being promoted as an ocean-based climate
solution. However, such claims remain controversial because of the diffuse and poorly …

Environmental justice refers broadly to the distribution of environmental benefits and
burdens, and the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people in environmental …

Transformations towards sustainability are needed to address many of the earth's profound
environmental and social challenges. Yet, actions taken to deliberately shift social …

The conservation community is increasingly focusing on the monitoring and evaluation of
management, governance, ecological, and social considerations as part of a broader move …

Local support is important for the longevity of conservation initiatives. The literature suggests
that perceptions of ecological effectiveness, social impacts, and good governance will …

The science-based management of natural resources requires knowledge exchange
between scientists and environmental decision-makers, however, this exchange remains a …

With the increasing attention and awareness of the ecological environment, ecotourism is
becoming ever more popular, but it still brings problems and challenges to the sustainable …