Kuhmann, Carla (2013) How does integrative nature conservation accommodate to coastal socio-ecological systems and their governance? - Interactions, synergies and contested uses in the Western Baltic Sea. Master thesis.
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Abstract
This study analyzes institutional structures at the Baltic Sea coast of Schleswig-Holstein to define the potential to integrate nature conservation into existing functions in coastal waters. It argues that socio-ecological and functional integration is only possible when cooperation among relevant stakeholders exist. Additionally, the perception of human–nature relation influences the willingness of integrating nature conservation to a big extent. Results show that the general potential to integrate nature conservation is currently lim-ited, due to lacking cooperation between and willingness in most of the assessed sectors. However, local administrative nature conservation, tourism and diving indicate currently the highest possibilities of implementing integrative nature conservation. Nevertheless, limiting factors exist both exogenous and in the mindset of stakeholders. By introducing elements of adaptive co-management new governance structures are postulated, which may resolve current limitations towards higher integration. Recommendations are derived from these insights for higher multi-functionality in coastal management and nature conservation.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Master) |
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| Degree programme: | Environmental & Infrastructure Planning |
| Supervisor: | Parra Novoa, Dr. C. and Siebenhüner, Prof. Dr. B. |
| Date Deposited: | 23 Apr 2020 05:17 |
| Last Modified: | 23 Apr 2020 05:18 |
| URI: | https://frw.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/572 |
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