An ecosystem-based adaptation and adaptive governance framework for addressing governance challenges in tropical peatland restoration.
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| Title: | An ecosystem-based adaptation and adaptive governance framework for addressing governance challenges in tropical peatland restoration. |
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| Authors: | Pacoma AJ; Stockholm Environment Institute, 10th floor, Kasem Uttayanin Buildin, 254 Chulalongkorn University, Henri Dunant Road, Pathum Wan District, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand. arapacoma@gmail.com.; Chulalongkorn University, 254 Phaya Thai Road, Wang Mai, Khet Pathum Wan, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, 10330, Thailand. arapacoma@gmail.com., Pearson L; Stockholm Environment Institute, 10th floor, Kasem Uttayanin Buildin, 254 Chulalongkorn University, Henri Dunant Road, Pathum Wan District, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand.; University of Canberra, 11 Kirinari St.2617, Bruce, ACT, Australia., Wungaeo S; Chulalongkorn University, 254 Phaya Thai Road, Wang Mai, Khet Pathum Wan, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, 10330, Thailand. |
| Source: | Ambio [Ambio] 2025 Nov; Vol. 54 (11), pp. 1821-1834. Date of Electronic Publication: 2025 May 16. |
| Publication Type: | Journal Article |
| Language: | English |
| Journal Info: | Publisher: Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences Country of Publication: Sweden NLM ID: 0364220 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1654-7209 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 00447447 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Ambio Subsets: MEDLINE |
| Imprint Name(s): | Publication: Stockholm : Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences Original Publication: Oslo, Universitetsforlaget. |
| MeSH Terms: | Conservation of Natural Resources*/legislation & jurisprudence , Conservation of Natural Resources*/methods , Wetlands* , Ecosystem* , Environmental Restoration and Remediation*/methods, Philippines ; Tropical Climate ; Climate Change |
| Abstract: | Competing Interests: Declarations. Conflict of Interest: The author(s) declare no competing interests. Peatland restoration is considered one of the most cost-effective ecosystem-based interventions for climate mitigation and adaptation, but also for sustaining local welfare and livelihoods as well. However, despite its promise, the governance of tropical peatland restoration as an ecosystem-based adaptation strategy poses significant challenges for local actors. This paper presents an analytical framework illustrating how ecosystem-based adaptation, through adaptive governance strategies, can transcend these inherent problems like funding constraints and cross-sectoral governance complexities. Located in Leyte Sab-a Basin Peatland, Philippines, this study highlights that tropical peatland restoration challenges often stem from rigid and inflexible systems, mismatch between funding and ecological priorities, and insufficient understanding of the interconnected social-ecological system. Results demonstrate actionable solutions, such as combining peatland restoration with livelihood initiatives, promoting polycentricity to enhance local ownership, and utilizing both scientific and local ecological knowledge to guide decision-making. (© 2025. The Author(s) under exclusive licence to Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.) |
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| Contributed Indexing: | Keywords: Adaptive governance; Ecosystem-based adaptation; Governance challenges; Leyte Sab-a Basin; Peatland restoration; Tropical peatland |
| Entry Date(s): | Date Created: 20250516 Date Completed: 20250930 Latest Revision: 20251002 |
| Update Code: | 20251002 |
| PubMed Central ID: | PMC12480272 |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s13280-025-02196-8 |
| PMID: | 40377836 |
| Database: | MEDLINE |
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Nájsť tento článok vo Web of Science | Abstract: | Competing Interests: Declarations. Conflict of Interest: The author(s) declare no competing interests.<br />Peatland restoration is considered one of the most cost-effective ecosystem-based interventions for climate mitigation and adaptation, but also for sustaining local welfare and livelihoods as well. However, despite its promise, the governance of tropical peatland restoration as an ecosystem-based adaptation strategy poses significant challenges for local actors. This paper presents an analytical framework illustrating how ecosystem-based adaptation, through adaptive governance strategies, can transcend these inherent problems like funding constraints and cross-sectoral governance complexities. Located in Leyte Sab-a Basin Peatland, Philippines, this study highlights that tropical peatland restoration challenges often stem from rigid and inflexible systems, mismatch between funding and ecological priorities, and insufficient understanding of the interconnected social-ecological system. Results demonstrate actionable solutions, such as combining peatland restoration with livelihood initiatives, promoting polycentricity to enhance local ownership, and utilizing both scientific and local ecological knowledge to guide decision-making.<br /> (© 2025. The Author(s) under exclusive licence to Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.) |
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| ISSN: | 1654-7209 |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s13280-025-02196-8 |