Ebook: Governability of Fisheries and Aquaculture: Theory and Applications

Following from Fish for Life – Interactive Governance for Fisheries (Kooiman et al., 2005), which presents an interdisciplinary and intersectoral approach to the governance of capture and aquaculture fisheries, this volume pursues what interactive governance theory and the governability perspective contribute to the resolution of key fisheries problems, these include overfishing, unemployment and poverty, food insecurity, and social injustice. Since these problems are varied and can be felt among governments, resource users and communities globally, the diagnosis must be holistic, and take account of principles, institutions, and operational conditions. The authors argue that ‘wicked problems’ and institutional limitations are inherent to each setting, and must be included in the analysis. The volume thereby offers a new lens and a systematic approach for analysing the nature of problems and challenges concerning the governance of fisheries, explores where these problems are situated, and how potential solutions may be found.

”It now seems clear that the crisis in the world’s fisheries [is] a much larger and more complex problem than many had imagined. Yet, examining it through the lens of governability may offer the best hope for alleviating it--as well as alleviating similar crises in other social systems.” James R. McGoodwin (Professor Emeritus, University of Colorado)

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Following in the footsteps of the book Fish for Life – Interactive Governance for Fisheries (Kooiman et al., 2005), and the interdisciplinary approach it presents, this volume illustrates the contribution of interactive governance theory to understanding core fisheries and aquaculture challenges. These challenges are invariably linked to broader concerns such as ecosystem health, social justice, sustainable livelihoods and food security. The central concept in this perspective is governability – the varied capacity to govern fisheries and aquaculture systems sustainably. Many of these systems are characterized by problems that are inherently 'wicked' and therefore difficult to address. The authors of this edited volume argue that responses to such problems must consider context; specifically the character of the fisheries and aquaculture systems themselves, their institutional conditions, and the internal and external interactions that affect them. Drawing on a diverse set of international experiences, the volume offers a new lens and systematic approach to analysing the nature of governance problems and opportunities in fisheries and aquaculture, exploring pressing challenges and identifying potential solutions.

”It now seems clear that the crisis in the world’s fisheries [is] a much larger and more complex problem than many had imagined. Yet, examining it through the lens of governability may offer the best hope for alleviating it--as well as alleviating similar crises in other social systems.” James R. McGoodwin (Professor Emeritus, University of Colorado)

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Following in the footsteps of the book Fish for Life – Interactive Governance for Fisheries (Kooiman et al., 2005), and the interdisciplinary approach it presents, this volume illustrates the contribution of interactive governance theory to understanding core fisheries and aquaculture challenges. These challenges are invariably linked to broader concerns such as ecosystem health, social justice, sustainable livelihoods and food security. The central concept in this perspective is governability – the varied capacity to govern fisheries and aquaculture systems sustainably. Many of these systems are characterized by problems that are inherently 'wicked' and therefore difficult to address. The authors of this edited volume argue that responses to such problems must consider context; specifically the character of the fisheries and aquaculture systems themselves, their institutional conditions, and the internal and external interactions that affect them. Drawing on a diverse set of international experiences, the volume offers a new lens and systematic approach to analysing the nature of governance problems and opportunities in fisheries and aquaculture, exploring pressing challenges and identifying potential solutions.

”It now seems clear that the crisis in the world’s fisheries [is] a much larger and more complex problem than many had imagined. Yet, examining it through the lens of governability may offer the best hope for alleviating it--as well as alleviating similar crises in other social systems.” James R. McGoodwin (Professor Emeritus, University of Colorado)

Content:
Front Matter....Pages i-xvi
Front Matter....Pages 1-1
Governability – New Directions in Fisheries Governance....Pages 3-8
Theorizing Governability – The Interactive Governance Perspective....Pages 9-30
Front Matter....Pages 31-31
Concerns and Problems in Fisheries and Aquaculture – Exploring Governability....Pages 33-44
Social Justice in the Context of Fisheries – A Governability Challenge....Pages 45-65
Livelihoods in the Context of Fisheries – A Governability Challenge....Pages 67-86
Food Security in the Context of Fisheries and Aquaculture – A Governability Challenge....Pages 87-109
Ecosystem Health in the Context of Fisheries and Aquaculture – A Governability Challenge....Pages 111-128
Front Matter....Pages 129-129
Applying the Governability Concept in Fisheries – Explorations from South Asia....Pages 131-153
Poverty in Lake Victorian Fisheries – Understanding Governability....Pages 155-175
South Indian Trawl Fisheries – Assessing Their Governability....Pages 177-199
Salmon Aquaculture in Canada and Norway – Appraising Governability....Pages 201-218
Marine Protected Areas in the Canary Islands – Improving Their Governability....Pages 219-240
Gender in Galician Shell-Fisheries: Transforming for Governability....Pages 241-261
Front Matter....Pages 263-263
Approaches and Tools for Examining Governability....Pages 265-278
The Damage Schedule Approach....Pages 279-299
A Network Perspective on Governing Interactions....Pages 301-314
Working with Principles and Visions....Pages 315-331
Front Matter....Pages 333-333
Assessing Governability – What’s Next....Pages 335-349
Improving Governability – Reflections for Future Applications....Pages 351-372
Back Matter....Pages 373-382

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Following in the footsteps of the book Fish for Life – Interactive Governance for Fisheries (Kooiman et al., 2005), and the interdisciplinary approach it presents, this volume illustrates the contribution of interactive governance theory to understanding core fisheries and aquaculture challenges. These challenges are invariably linked to broader concerns such as ecosystem health, social justice, sustainable livelihoods and food security. The central concept in this perspective is governability – the varied capacity to govern fisheries and aquaculture systems sustainably. Many of these systems are characterized by problems that are inherently 'wicked' and therefore difficult to address. The authors of this edited volume argue that responses to such problems must consider context; specifically the character of the fisheries and aquaculture systems themselves, their institutional conditions, and the internal and external interactions that affect them. Drawing on a diverse set of international experiences, the volume offers a new lens and systematic approach to analysing the nature of governance problems and opportunities in fisheries and aquaculture, exploring pressing challenges and identifying potential solutions.

”It now seems clear that the crisis in the world’s fisheries [is] a much larger and more complex problem than many had imagined. Yet, examining it through the lens of governability may offer the best hope for alleviating it--as well as alleviating similar crises in other social systems.” James R. McGoodwin (Professor Emeritus, University of Colorado)

Content:
Front Matter....Pages i-xvi
Front Matter....Pages 1-1
Governability – New Directions in Fisheries Governance....Pages 3-8
Theorizing Governability – The Interactive Governance Perspective....Pages 9-30
Front Matter....Pages 31-31
Concerns and Problems in Fisheries and Aquaculture – Exploring Governability....Pages 33-44
Social Justice in the Context of Fisheries – A Governability Challenge....Pages 45-65
Livelihoods in the Context of Fisheries – A Governability Challenge....Pages 67-86
Food Security in the Context of Fisheries and Aquaculture – A Governability Challenge....Pages 87-109
Ecosystem Health in the Context of Fisheries and Aquaculture – A Governability Challenge....Pages 111-128
Front Matter....Pages 129-129
Applying the Governability Concept in Fisheries – Explorations from South Asia....Pages 131-153
Poverty in Lake Victorian Fisheries – Understanding Governability....Pages 155-175
South Indian Trawl Fisheries – Assessing Their Governability....Pages 177-199
Salmon Aquaculture in Canada and Norway – Appraising Governability....Pages 201-218
Marine Protected Areas in the Canary Islands – Improving Their Governability....Pages 219-240
Gender in Galician Shell-Fisheries: Transforming for Governability....Pages 241-261
Front Matter....Pages 263-263
Approaches and Tools for Examining Governability....Pages 265-278
The Damage Schedule Approach....Pages 279-299
A Network Perspective on Governing Interactions....Pages 301-314
Working with Principles and Visions....Pages 315-331
Front Matter....Pages 333-333
Assessing Governability – What’s Next....Pages 335-349
Improving Governability – Reflections for Future Applications....Pages 351-372
Back Matter....Pages 373-382
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