Integrating adaptation pathways and Ostrom's framework for sustainable governance of social-ecological systems in a changing world.

ABSTRACT: Dynamic Adaptive Policy Pathway (DAPP) maps are used to plan management decisions in contexts of high uncertainty, such as those driven by environmental changes affecting critical assets. Recent discussions emphasize their relevance for addressing complex common-pool resource challenges, where diverse species, actors, and ecosystem services are intricately connected. However, designing DAPPs for such multifaceted social-ecological systems (SES) is challenging due to the extensive range of potential adaptation options. This study presents a general method to address these challenges by leveraging Ostrom's theoretical frameworks for the governance of common pool resources-the Institutional Analysis & Development framework (IADF), the social-ecological systems framework (SESF), and the couple

SUBMITTER: Pichancourt JB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11867035 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature