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Emily Massingham1,2, Angela J Dean1,2, Hugh P Possingham1,2

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Structured decision-making (SDM) offers 10 actionable strategies to integrate social equity into conservation, improving both social and biodiversity outcomes. This framework ensures equity is central to conservation decision-making processes.

Keywords:
Conservación comunitariacommunity conservationconservación participativaconservation planningequidad socialmulti‐actor engagementparticipación de múltiples actoresparticipatory conservationplanificación de la conservaciónsistemas socioecológicossocial equitysocial–ecological systemsstructured decision‐makingtoma de decisiones estructurada

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  • Conservation Science
  • Decision Analysis
  • Social Equity Studies

Background:

  • Conservation efforts increasingly require balancing diverse actor needs and promoting social equity.
  • Global frameworks like the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework emphasize inclusive and equitable conservation decision-making.
  • Practical methods for integrating social equity into conservation processes are currently limited.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide practical guidance for incorporating social equity into conservation decision-making processes.
  • To develop actionable strategies that strengthen both social and conservation outcomes.
  • To bridge the gap between theoretical calls for inclusivity and practical application in conservation.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing structured decision-making (SDM) as a framework for integrating equity.
  • Developing 10 specific strategies to enhance social equity throughout the SDM process.
  • Systematically embedding multiple dimensions of equity into each stage of decision-making.

Main Results:

  • The study presents 10 strategies for improving social equity in conservation decision-making.
  • Equity is integrated throughout the SDM process, from stakeholder mapping to outcome assessment.
  • Methods for information aggregation and shared understanding tools facilitate collective vision development.

Conclusions:

  • Structured decision-making provides a robust framework for operationalizing social equity in conservation.
  • The proposed strategies offer practical guidance for conservation practitioners, researchers, and policymakers.
  • Integrating equity systematically enhances the effectiveness and fairness of conservation initiatives.