Typologies of collaborative governance for scaling nature-based solutions in two strategic South African river systems.

ABSTRACT: Scaled up planning and implementation of nature-based solutions requires better understanding of broad characteristics (typologies) of the current governance and financing landscape, collaborative approaches amidst local complexities, and factors of scalability. An inventory was compiled of water-related ecological infrastructure intervention projects in two river systems in South Africa, incorporating actor, environmental, social, and financial dimensions and benefits. Qualitative participatory analysis revealed eight typologies. Post-hoc classification analysis determined similarities and/or unique characteristics of seven quantitative typologies. Key characterising factors included the complexity/size of financial flows, complexity of partnership/governance arrangements, mandates/goals

SUBMITTER: Midgley SJE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8249548 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature