Step by step: a participatory action-research framework to improve social participation in coastal systems

Step by step: a participatory action-research framework to improve social participation in coastal systems

Abstract Social participation enriches decision-making and is considered a civil right in many democratic countries, despite remaining a challenge. This paper presents evidence and discusses the evolution of social participation in the Araçá Bay (Southeastern Brazil), as a result of participatory action-research. Over three years, a process of social mobilization and participatory environmental assessment and planning engaged local stakeholders and resulted in a sustainable development plan. Enhanced social participation was evidenced by: (1) building trust among participants; (2) increasing knowledge of social-ecological features of Araçá Bay; (3) acknowledging different perspectives and interests about the bay; and (4) improving the understanding of management dynamics and institutions. The process led to the emergence of a local stewarded group that has the potential to foster the implementation of the sustainable development plan.

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Main Authors: Grilli,Natalia de Miranda, Andrade,Mariana Martins de, Xavier,Luciana Yokoyama, Santos,Cláudia Regina, Stori,Fernanda Terra, Carrilho,Cauê Dias, Nunes,Felipe Otavio, Peres,Caiuá Mani, Vivacqua,Melissa, Serafini,Thiago Zagonel, Sinisgalli,Paulo Antonio de Almeida, Seixas,Cristiana Simão, Jacobi,Pedro Roberto, Turra,Alexander
Format: Digital revista
Language:English
Published: ANPPAS - Revista Ambiente e Sociedade 2021
Online Access:http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1414-753X2021000100308
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Summary:Abstract Social participation enriches decision-making and is considered a civil right in many democratic countries, despite remaining a challenge. This paper presents evidence and discusses the evolution of social participation in the Araçá Bay (Southeastern Brazil), as a result of participatory action-research. Over three years, a process of social mobilization and participatory environmental assessment and planning engaged local stakeholders and resulted in a sustainable development plan. Enhanced social participation was evidenced by: (1) building trust among participants; (2) increasing knowledge of social-ecological features of Araçá Bay; (3) acknowledging different perspectives and interests about the bay; and (4) improving the understanding of management dynamics and institutions. The process led to the emergence of a local stewarded group that has the potential to foster the implementation of the sustainable development plan.

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