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Watershed Planning within a Quantitative Scenario Analysis Framework
Published on: July 24, 2016
Typologies of collaborative governance for scaling nature-based solutions in two strategic South African river
Stephanie J E Midgley1, Karen J Esler2, Petra B Holden3
1African Climate & Development Initiative (ACDI), University of Cape Town, Private Bag X3, Rondebosch, 7701, South Africa. stephanie.midgley@gmail.com.
Abstract:
Scaled up planning and implementation of nature-based solutions requires better understanding of broad characteristics (typologies) of the current governance and financing landscape, collaborative approaches amidst local complexities, and factors of scalability. An inventory was compiled of water-related ecological infrastructure intervention projects in two river systems in South Africa, incorporating actor, environmental, social, and financial dimensions and benefits. Qualitative participatory analysis revealed eight typologies. Post-hoc classification analysis determined similarities and/or unique characteristics of seven quantitative typologies. Key characterising factors included the complexity/size of financial flows, complexity of partnership/governance arrangements, mandates/goals of actors, type of ecological infrastructure, trade-offs in investment in ecological/built infrastructure, and the model used for social benefits. Identified scalable typologies offer structures suited to increased investment, with other typologies offering specialised local value. A range of ecological infrastructure intervention typologies with differing biophysical and socioeconomic outcomes provide choices for investors with specific goals, and benefits to landscape actors.
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