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Transitioning to non-toxic ammunition: Making change happen
Ruth Cromie1, Julia Newth2,3,4, Emily Strong2
1Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust, Slimbridge, Gloucestershire, GL2 7BT, UK. ruth.cromie@wwt.org.uk.
Ambio
|July 2, 2019
Summary
Transitioning from lead ammunition to non-toxic alternatives is crucial for mitigating health impacts. This study outlines a strategy using Kotter's change model, emphasizing stakeholder engagement and policy for a sustainable future in hunting.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Public Health
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Lead ammunition poses significant health and environmental risks.
- Mitigating these risks requires a transition to non-toxic alternatives.
- Existing strategies lack comprehensive approaches to behavior and policy change.
Purpose of the Study:
- To map pathways for transitioning away from lead ammunition using a modified change theory.
- To identify key stakeholders and engagement strategies for policy and persuasion.
- To explore barriers and opportunities for implementing non-toxic ammunition in the UK and Europe.
Main Methods:
- Adaptation of Kotter's eight-step theory of change model.
- Stakeholder analysis and identification of engagement pathways.
- Exploration of policy and persuasion dynamics in environmental transitions.
Main Results:
- Initial steps of the change model show progress, but later stages require enhanced engagement in behavioral science and psychology.
- Significant barriers persist in enabling action (Step 5), yet a shared vision of hunting sustainability offers common ground.
- The phasing out of lead ammunition is nearing a critical tipping point due to increasing momentum.
Conclusions:
- A structured, multi-disciplinary approach is needed to overcome barriers to non-toxic ammunition adoption.
- Leveraging the shared value of hunting sustainability can facilitate stakeholder engagement.
- The transition away from lead ammunition is achievable and timely, requiring strategic implementation of change management principles.
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