Socio-ecological tradeoffs in management
How do interactions between fisheries management strategies, climate change, and other environmental factors impact the ecological, social, and economic dimensions of marine systems, and how can we optimize management approaches to balance these interconnected outcomes?
The EwE framework with the value chain module integrates ecological, social, and economic considerations, allowing for a comprehensive analysis of how fisheries management and environmental change interact to affect marine systems and human communities. It can guide research and policy development aimed at creating more resilient and sustainable marine social-ecological systems.
Potential research questions
- How do changes in ecosystem structure and function translate to economic impacts across the value chain?
- Which fisheries adaptation strategies are most effective under different climate change scenarios?
- Which communities and sectors are most vulnerable to combined climate and fisheries changes?
- How resilient are fisheries value chains to ecosystem changes, and what factors contribute to their resilience?
- How do ecosystem changes affect the economic value of various marine ecosystem services?
- How do ecosystem changes influence supply, demand, and prices of fishery products in local and global markets?
- What are the employment impacts of ecosystem changes in fishing and related industries?
- How do ecosystem and fisheries changes affect food security, especially for communities dependent on seafood?
- How are the costs and benefits of ecosystem changes distributed across different stakeholders?
- What are the trade-offs between ecological sustainability, economic viability, and social equity in fisheries management?
- What alternative livelihoods can be developed in response to ecosystem changes in fishing-dependent communities?
- How can management institutions evolve to address emerging challenges in marine social-ecological systems?
- What role can technological innovations play in mitigating negative impacts and creating new opportunities in the fishing sector?
- How do ecosystem changes impact non-market values and traditional practices associated with marine systems?
- What are the economic multiplier effects of changes in the fishing sector on regional economies?
- How do fisheries subsidies influence adaptive responses to ecosystem changes?
- How do changing ecological and economic conditions affect compliance with and enforcement of fisheries regulations?
- How do ecosystem shifts influence investment patterns and fishing capacity in the industry?
- What opportunities and challenges arise for increasing value along the supply chain in response to ecosystem changes?
- How effective are market-based approaches like certification and eco-labeling under changing ecological conditions?
- What benefit-sharing mechanisms can ensure equitable distribution of marine resource benefits in a changing environment?
- How do changes in fisheries affect and how are they affected by other marine sectors such as tourism and shipping?
- What challenges and opportunities exist for international cooperation in managing shared stocks and ecosystems under climate change?
- How can risk assessment and management strategies address increased uncertainty in marine social-ecological systems?
- What adaptive management frameworks are most effective in responding to evolving conditions in marine ecosystems and fisheries?
