Gallo-cajiao, Eduardo, Morrison, Tiffany H., and Fuller, Richard A. (2024) Agreements for conserving migratory shorebirds in the Asia–Pacific are better fit for addressing habitat loss than hunting. Ambio, 53. pp. 1336-1354.

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Abstract

A full-life cycle approach is a tenet of migratory species conservation, yet the degree to which this is achieved remains largely unassessed. This knowledge gap can be addressed using the concept of social-ecological fit, understood as the match between governance and ecological dimensions. Here, we assess the social-ecological fit for conserving migratory shorebirds in the Asia–Pacific, focusing on habitat loss and hunting. We identify the governance architectures for addressing these two threats and then assess the coordinating capacity of each architecture, measure institutional coverage for each species across their range, and determine the degree of institutional connectivity along their migratory network. We find that social-ecological fit is higher for the governance of habitat designation than for hunting management, with implications for governance practice. Analyses of social-ecological fit thus provide critical insights on the potential effectiveness of governance and therefore are a useful first step for migratory species conservation.

Item ID:	85560
Item Type:	Article (Research - C1)
ISSN:	1654-7209
Copyright Information:	© The Author(s) under exclusive licence to Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences 2024.
Date Deposited:	21 May 2025 01:46
FoR Codes:	41 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES > 4104 Environmental management > 410404 Environmental management @ 100%
SEO Codes:	19 ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY, CLIMATE CHANGE AND NATURAL HAZARDS > 1902 Environmental policy, legislation and standards > 190205 Environmental protection frameworks (incl. economic incentives) @ 100%
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