In an article in Biological Conservation, Malgorzata Blicharska with colleagues have written about how social-science research enhance conservation outcomes. The article has been noticed by Directorate-General Environment, European Commission.
Governance of biodiversity is closely linked to social and economic processes and human behaviour, appreciation of which can enhance conservation outcomes. This study reviewed findings on the social aspects of Natura 2000, identifying research gaps and recommendations for improving the network’s implementation across the EU. The researchers say limited stakeholder participation, negative perceptions of the network and a lack of consideration of the local context hinder the network’s effectiveness. They recommend increasing public awareness and compensating private landowners.
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Source:
Blicharska, M., Orlikowska, E.H., Roberge, J. & Grodzinska - Jurczak, M.
(2016). Contribution of social science
to large scale biodiversity conservation: A review of research about the Natura
2000 network. Biological
Conservation, 199:110–122. DOI: 10.1016/j.biocon.2016.05. 007.
Read the article here (Issue 467):
http://ec.europa.eu/environment/integration/research/newsalert/newsalert.htm