Institutional fit and the sustainability of social–ecological systems

G Epstein, J Pittman, SM Alexander, S Berdej… - Current opinion in …, 2015 - Elsevier
Highlights•A consistent approach to understand fit is needed to foster the sustainability of
social–ecological systems.•A working typology of fit is synthesized from a rapidly expanding …

Towards a better understanding of Green Infrastructure: A critical review

J Wang, E Banzhaf - Ecological Indicators, 2018 - Elsevier
Based on a comprehensive analysis of key definitions of Green Infrastructure (GI) and their
conceptual evolution, we present a review of current GI map** approaches at multiple …

Mitigating and adapting to climate change: Multi-functional and multi-scale assessment of green urban infrastructure

M Demuzere, K Orru, O Heidrich, E Olazabal… - Journal of environmental …, 2014 - Elsevier
In order to develop climate resilient urban areas and reduce emissions, several
opportunities exist starting from conscious planning and design of green (and blue) spaces …

[HTML][HTML] Just another buzzword? A systematic literature review of knowledge-related concepts in sustainability science

CI Apetrei, G Caniglia, H von Wehrden… - Global Environmental …, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract Knowledge is a vital resource for both understanding and addressing pressing
social–ecological challenges of our time. Sustainability scientists have thus increasingly …

Boundary crossing for urban community resilience: A social vulnerability and multi-hazard approach in Austin, Texas, USA

RP Bixler, E Yang, SM Richter, M Coudert - International Journal of Disaster …, 2021 - Elsevier
Natural hazard exposure in urban communities continues to increase, driven by changes in
land use, climate, and demographics. Socially vulnerable populations disproportionately …

Connecting knowledge with action through coproductive capacities: adaptive governance and connectivity conservation

CA Wyborn - Ecology and society, 2015 - JSTOR
Effective adaptive governance will emerge from strong relationships between science,
governance, and practice. However, these relationships receive scant critical attention …

Identifying climate services needs for national planning: insights from Malawi

K Vincent, AJ Dougill, JL Dixon, LC Stringer, T Cull - Climate Policy, 2017 - Taylor & Francis
The importance of climate services, ie providing targeted, tailored, and timely weather and
climate information, has gained momentum, but requires improved understanding of user …

Transcending parallel play: boundary spanning for collective action in wildfire management

EJ Davis, H Huber-Stearns, AS Cheng, M Jacobson - Fire, 2021 - mdpi.com
A key challenge in the United States is how to manage wildfire risk across boundaries and
scales, as roles, responsibilities, and ability to act are distributed among actors in ways that …

[HTML][HTML] The bridging role of non-governmental organizations in the planning, adoption, and management of the marine protected area network in Raja Ampat …

CM White, S Mangubhai, L Rumetna, CM Brooks - Marine Policy, 2022 - Elsevier
Coral reef ecosystems are among the most diverse habitats on earth, providing essential
social and ecological services. Raja Ampat, Indonesia-located in the Coral Triangle, the …

[HTML][HTML] Adapting to climate change by water management organisations: Enablers and barriers

A Azhoni, S Jude, I Holman - Journal of hydrology, 2018 - Elsevier
Climate change will be particularly experienced though the medium of water. Water
organisations, that are managing societal and ecological needs for water, are therefore …