Year: 2022
Type: book
Abstract: In any attempt to “rethink” biodiversity governance, we need to consider that defining nature (and related concepts such as biodiversity, ecosystems, landscapes or green infrastructure) is not merely an objective scientific exercise. In reality, context-specific, subjective, normative and dynamic worldviews and values are at play in any definition of nature, whether explicitly or implicitly. Being aware of this pluralism is essential for avoiding “objective” definitional attitudes that risk disregarding and marginalizing the plurality of values and worldviews connected to different definitions of nature. In fact, paternalistic positions can create breeding grounds for fruitless dialogues between stakeholders, and thus pluralistic approaches help open up spaces for discussion.
Authors: Keune, Hans, Immovilli, M., Keller, Roger, Maynard, Simone, McElwee, Pamela, Molnár, Zsolt, Olsson, Gunilla A., Payyappallimana, Unnikrishnan, Schneiders, Anik, Schoolenberg, Machteld, Subramanian, Suneetha M., van Reeth, Wouter
Institutions: University of Antwerp, University of Zurich, International Union for Conservation of Nature, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, HUN-REN Centre for Ecological Research, University of Gothenburg, Research Institute for Nature and Forest, Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency, United Nations University, United Nations University
Language: English
Subfield: Nature and Landscape Conservation
Field: Environmental Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
SDG: Life on land
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7110579400