ABSTRACT In the last decade, many authors have observed shifts from government to governance in environmental policy domain. However, a clear conceptual framework differentiate between modes of is lacking and our understanding when, how why changes one mode another limited. this paper we propose such illustrate its usefulness by applying it two sectors Netherlands: urban regarding sustainable production consumption. We show application leads detailed, replicable comparable claims about...

There is a growing scientific debate regarding the suitability of certain modes governance for promoting sustainable development (SD). However, thus far there neither agreement on ways to meaningfully distinguish and understand nor foundation aspects be chosen this endeavour. In order overcome conceptual vagueness, paper presents meta-framework sound conceptualization modes. Founded reinterpretation discourse 'from government governance', we argue that only multi-dimensional approach giving...

This paper interprets differences in flood hazard projections over Europe and identifies likely sources of discrepancy. Further, it discusses potential implications these for risk reduction adaptation to climate change. The discrepancy raises caution, especially among decision makers charge water resources management, reduction, change at regional local scales. Because is naïve expect availability trustworthy quantitative future hazard, order reduce one should focus attention on mapping...

Hegger, D. L. T., P. J. Driessen, M. Wiering, H. F. W. Van Rijswick, Z. Kundzewicz, Matczak, A. Crabbé, G. T. Raadgever, N. Bakker, S. Priest, C. Larrue, and K. Ek. 2016. Toward more flood resilience: Is a diversification of risk management strategies the way forward? Ecology Society 21(4):52. https://doi.org/10.5751/ES-08854-210452

The extractable ores of the world's geologically scarcest mineral resources (e.g. antimony, molybdenum and zinc) may be exhausted within several decades to a century, if their extraction continues increase. This paper explores likelihood that these scarce can conserved in time for future generations without intervening but instead simply relying on price mechanism free market system. First we discuss role geological scarcity long-term development resources. Then, see whether affects minerals...

Abstract The expectations of strategic environmental assessment (SEA) regarding the integration and sustainability concerns into policy-making are high. Although evidence its impact up to now is only indirect and, more important, appears be modest, attention has paid fact that term 'impact' can interpreted in different ways importance context analysis. In this paper, we propose an framework which these aspects explicitly addressed. To illustrate verify practical value our analyse four Dutch...

ABSTRACT Environmental policy integration (EPI) refers to the incorporation of environmental concerns in non‐environmental sectors. EPI aims avoid conflicts between and other objectives enhance by directly targeting driving forces degradation. In practice, however, potential has not been fully utilized. Scientific knowledge is found several, largely isolated, bodies literature (on EPI, climate impact assessment/strategic assessment) does provide an adequate answer question what strategies...

Climate change is associated with various risks, such as flooding and heat stress. So far, most research has concentrated on the identification quantification of these risks well development adaptation measures. Yet much less known about how planners actually perceive deal climate change, why. This paper focuses governance two change-related in urban areas Netherlands, namely stress from rainfall rivers. Heat hardly seems to be perceived an urgent problem, mainly because there no clear...

The European Union (EU) Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Directive which was introduced some 25 years ago has had a major impact on decision-making practices in EU member states. In the professional literature, this mostly been discussed under heading of "effectiveness", with an emphasis being given particular to procedural elements. extent EIA contributed objectives, such as raising environmental awareness and leading incorporation values only rarely investigated. This paper reflects...

The challenges of water, waste, and climate change in cities are overwhelming underpin the importance overcoming governance issues impeding adaptation. These "governance challenges" typically have fragmented scopes, viewpoints, responsibilities. As there many causes leading to this uncertainty disagreement, is no single best approach solve these challenges. In fact, what necessary iterative requires capacity find dynamic long-term solutions that supported by flexible interim targets, so as...

Driessen, P. J., D. L. T. Hegger, M. H. N. Bakker, F. W. Van Rijswick, and Z. Kundzewicz. 2016. Toward more resilient flood risk governance. Ecology Society 21(4):53. https://doi.org/10.5751/ES-08921-210453

Although in practice the division of responsibilities adaptation to climate change is often not explicitly decided upon, governments appear be primary actors planning. However, literature suggests that governance requires roles for both public and private so can shared all society's resources fully exploited. Active involvement societal might overcome problems inefficiency raise legitimacy action. This article presents a framework enables characterization explanation existing arrangements...

The planning and implementation of climate adaptation measures requires the participation citizens. design public is often determined by local government. Yet, it remains largely unclear to what extent there deliberate efforts which objectives are served with designs put into practice. This article reviews three cases in Netherlands, using a theory-derived framework that links nine different could have. These case studies illustrate participants did not depart from an explicitly formulated...

Abstract Citizens' initiatives for climate action are actively encouraged by governments to enhance the resilience of communities change. This increased responsibilisation citizens has implications roles governments. The degree government involvement does not necessarily decline, but may need shift: from a regulating and steering towards more collaborative responsive that enables facilitates community self‐governed citizens. However, we lack conceptual understanding such new roles, as well...

Floods continue to hit many countries, both less developed and industrialized, bringing human suffering immense economic damage (see floodobservatory.colorado.edu/).Hurricane Florence Typhoon Mangkhut were just the most recent reminders of disruption that flooding can bring.Hence, striving improve flood-risk governance system has broad relevance.Yet, reduction flood risk, understood globally as a combination hazard, exposure, vulnerability, is rather distant goal (Fig. 1).Several weaknesses...

In 2015, China’s national government initiated a Sponge City Programme to address its urban flood issues. A sponge city is built around the concept of managing water in an ecologically sustainable way. The intention improve resilience through rainwater capture, storage and use. This article applies four-mode governance framework analyze programme. It identifies strengths weaknesses programme implementation provides recommendations.

Flooding is the most common of all natural disasters and accounts for large numbers casualties a high amount economic damage worldwide. To be ‘flood resilient’, countries should have sufficient capacity to resist, absorb recover, transform adapt. Based on international comparative research, we conclude that six key governance strategies will enhance resilience’ secure necessary capacities. These pertain to: (i) diversification flood risk management approaches; (ii) alignment approaches...

Urban resilience has become a popular notion among urban policymakers and scientists, as way to deal with the many complex issues that cities face. While it positive connotations resonates local agendas, is not always clear what means factors contribute resilience. Additionally, critical literature observes people's views on can differ strongly choices are made in planning implementing often left implicit. In this paper, we describe diagnostic tool tackles these by (1) distilling principles...

In cities worldwide, low-carbon urban initiatives (LCUIs) are realised by pioneers that prove climate mitigation strategies can be integrated in development trajectories. Practitioners and scholars reflect on the need to scale-up such order accelerate transition cities. Yet, limited conceptual clarity exists regarding meaning of concept ‘scaling-up’ factors driving this process. This article aims contribute practice theory presenting a taxonomy scaling-up. Moreover, an explanatory framework...

Anticipation methods and tools are increasingly used to try imagine govern transformations towards more sustainable futures across different policy domains sectors. But there is a lack of research into the steering effects anticipation on present-day governance choices, especially in face urgently needed sustainability transformations. This paper seeks understand how perspectives anticipatory connect attempts guide action toward transformative change. We analyze global network food system...