Introducing and evaluating a knowledge transfer approach to support problem solving in and around protected areas

Bibliographic Data

ID10889124
AuthorsBrady Mattsson (0000-0002-3182-9538, BOKU University, corresponding author), Marie Fischborn (International Union for Conservation of Nature (United States)), Mark W Brunson (0000-0002-6456-3481, Utah State University), Mark Brunson, Harald Vacik (0000-0002-5668-6967, BOKU University)
Year2019
Volume48
Issue1
Pages13-24
Publication date2019-01-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueAMBIO (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0044-7447 • E-ISSN: 1654-7209
PublisherSpringer Science and Business Media LLC (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1007/s13280-018-1048-5
PMID29603101
OpenAlexW2794887237
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited35

Protected areas (PAs) can generate many benefits inside and outside their borders, and achieving objectives for diverse stakeholders raises many challenges. There are many examples of successful PA management around the globe, although a systematic and comprehensive approach to developing and sharing these solutions has been lacking. We present "solutioning" as a structured process of peer-learning, which can inform management strategies in and around protected areas. We explain how the PANORAMA-Solutions for a Healthy Planet initiative has put solutioning into practice through an interactive community and web portal to learn about protected area solutions around the globe. Unlike other web platforms and initiatives reviewed, PANORAMA facilitates adaptation of solution elements (i.e., building blocks) for novel implementation. Supported by theories of resilience and peer-learning, PANORAMA appears to have potential to promote efficiency and equitable benefits for PAs and associated stakeholders focused on nature conservation and sustainable development, although further research is needed to assess whether this learning leads to better solutions or more effective PA management

Adaptation (eye · Best practice · Business · Environmental planning · Environmental resource management · Geography · Globe · Knowledge management · Panorama · Political science · Process (computing · Process management · Resilience (materials science · Computer Science · Environmental Science · Evaluation and Performance Assessment · Health Policy Implementation Science · Psychology · Sustainability and Climate Change Governance

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