Relational place-based solutions for environmental policy misalignments
Date
2024
Authors
Kobluk, Hannah
Salomon, Anne K.
Ford, Adam T.
Kadykalo, Andrew M.
Hessami, Mateen A.
Labranche, Pierre-Alexandre
Richter, Carmen
Palen, Wendy J.
Happynook, ḥapinyuuk Tommy
Humphries, Murray M.
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Trends in Ecology & Evolution
Abstract
Current reductionist approaches to environmental governance cannot resolve social-ecological crises. Siloed institutions fail to address linked social and ecological processes, thereby neglecting issues of equity, justice, and cumulative effects. Global insights can be gained from Indigenous-led initiatives that support the resilience of relationships within and among places.
Description
We uphold Indigenous Nations globally that are reasserting their rights and responsibilities to steward their territories, and specifically our Haida, Heiltsuk, Nuu-chah-nulth, Saulteau, Syilx, and West Moberly First Nations colleagues. We thank Sherry Pictou, who provided inspiration and direction for this piece and Shayla Lawrence of the Okanagan Nation Alliance (www.syilx.org/fisheries) for her review.
Keywords
Indigenous-led conservation, environmental governance, social-ecological systems, problems of fit, institutional mismatches
Citation
Kobluk, H. M., Salomon, A. K., Ford, A. T., Kadykalo, A. N., Hessami, M. A., Labranche, P-A., ... Bennett, E. M. (2024). Relational place-based solutions for environmental policy misalignments. Trends in Ecology & Evolution, 39(3), 217-220. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tree.2024.01.001