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| Ernstson, Henrik; Department of Systems Ecology, Stockholm University, Sweden; Stockholm Resilience Centre, Stockholm University, Sweden; henrik@ecology.su.se; Elmqvist, Thomas; Department of Systems Ecology, Stockholm University, Sweden; Stockholm Resilience Centre, Stockholm University, Sweden; thomase@ecology.su.se. |
| Exploitation and degradation of urban green areas reduce their capacity to sustain ecosystem services. In protecting and managing these areas, research has increasingly focused on actors in civil society. Here, we analyzed an urban movement of 62 civil-society organizations—from user groups, such as boating clubs and allotment gardens, to culture and nature conservation groups—that have protected the Stockholm National Urban Park. We particularly focused on the social network structure of the movement, i.e., the patterns of interaction between movement organizations. The results reveal a core-periphery structure where core and semi-core organizations have deliberately built political connections to authorities, whereas the periphery... |
| Tipo: Peer-Reviewed Reports |
Palavras-chave: Adaptive governance; Core-periphery structure; Ecosystem management; Social movements; Social network analysis; Urban ecosystem services. |
| Ano: 2008 |
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