Publication Details |
| Category | Text Publication |
| Reference Category | Journals |
| DOI | 10.1007/s11625-024-01541-2 |
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| Title (Primary) | Unravelling stakeholder narratives on nature-based solutions for hydro-meteorological risk reduction |
| Author | Han, S.
; Luo, A. |
| Source Titel | Sustainability Science |
| Year | 2024 |
| Department | SUSOZ; UPOL |
| Volume | 19 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Page From | 1677 |
| Page To | 1691 |
| Language | englisch |
| Topic | T5 Future Landscapes |
| Supplements | https://static-content.springer.com/esm/art%3A10.1007%2Fs11625-024-01541-2/MediaObjects/11625_2024_1541_MOESM1_ESM.docx |
| Keywords | Sustainable flood management; Flood risk management; Stakeholder perspectives; Q-methodology; Narrative analysis; Evidence-based policymaking; Stakeholder engagement |
| Abstract | Despite growing scholarly consensus on the need for nature-based solutions (NBS) as holistic and sustainable alternatives to traditional engineering solutions, stakeholder acceptance and implementation of NBS remain low. This study investigates stakeholder narratives on implementing nature-based solutions (NBS) for mitigating hydro-meteorological risks across five European river basin sites in Eastern and Central Europe. Utilising the Q-methodology and narrative analysis, we identified three ideal–typical narratives: idealist, reformist, and sceptic—each providing distinct perspectives on evidence-based policy formation and NBS integration. Our results demonstrate that: (1) idealists’ optimistic outlook risks overlooking critical engagement with implementation challenges; (2) neglecting sceptic concerns may impede NBS adoption and invite accusations of green-washing, and (3) reformists promote evidence-based approaches and transparent stakeholder engagement to bridge narrative divides. The study underscores the importance of identifying shared values, stakeholder collaboration, and a nuanced understanding of contextual factors in fostering NBS implementation. The study contributes to a practical framework aligning NBS projects with prevailing narratives, offering guidance for navigating the complex landscape of NBS implementation. Future research should prioritize in-depth analysis of agent perspectives, place-specific influences on narratives, and the application of narrative analysis to other emerging technologies and environmental topics (e.g. circular economy), deepening our understanding of the socio-political dynamics shaping the acceptance and implementation of sustainable solutions. |
| Persistent UFZ Identifier | https://www.ufz.de/index.php?en=20939&ufzPublicationIdentifier=29426 |
| Han, S., Luo, A. (2024): Unravelling stakeholder narratives on nature-based solutions for hydro-meteorological risk reduction Sustain. Sci. 19 (5), 1677 - 1691 10.1007/s11625-024-01541-2 |
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