WATER GOVERNANCE IN VALE DO PARAÍBA PAULISTA: NETWORK OF ACTORS AND SOCIOECOLOGICAL SYSTEMS

WATER GOVERNANCE IN VALE DO PARAÍBA PAULISTA: NETWORK OF ACTORS AND SOCIOECOLOGICAL SYSTEMS

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Abstract Environmental changes bring challenges to the governance of water resources in the Paulista Macrometropolis. In this context, adaptive governance and the articulation of actors in networks are strategies for coping with this type of situation. This article analyzes water governance in the Paraíba Valley in light of the challenges posed by the 2013-2015 water crisis. Objective is to analyze the network of actors, exploring ways for greater participation of civil society in socioecological adaptation actions. The method used was Social Network Analysis. The conclusion is that there is a mismatch between civil society and the state to negotiate positions. The paper identifies opportunities for enhancing connections between civil society and academia and broadening engagement and cooperation with a focus on adaptive water governance.

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Main Authors: MARQUES,ALEXANDRE R., TONIOLO,MARIA ANGÉLICA, LAHSEN,MYANNA, PULICE,SERGIO, BRANCO,EVANDRO ALBIACH, ALVES,DIÓGENES SALAS
Format: Digital revista
Language:English
Published: ANPPAS - Revista Ambiente e Sociedade 2020
Online Access:http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1414-753X2020000100805
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Summary:Abstract Environmental changes bring challenges to the governance of water resources in the Paulista Macrometropolis. In this context, adaptive governance and the articulation of actors in networks are strategies for coping with this type of situation. This article analyzes water governance in the Paraíba Valley in light of the challenges posed by the 2013-2015 water crisis. Objective is to analyze the network of actors, exploring ways for greater participation of civil society in socioecological adaptation actions. The method used was Social Network Analysis. The conclusion is that there is a mismatch between civil society and the state to negotiate positions. The paper identifies opportunities for enhancing connections between civil society and academia and broadening engagement and cooperation with a focus on adaptive water governance.

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