Governance for Climate Change Adaptation in transboundary conservation areas A case study of La Amistad International Park (Pacific Side) between Costa Rica and Panama
(2023) In IIIEE Master Thesis IMEM02 20231The International Institute for Industrial Environmental Economics
- Abstract (Spanish)
- El cambio climático es un problema global urgente que afecta a millones de personas y diversos ecosistemas. Sin embargo, existe una brecha significativa entre lo que se ha hecho y lo que es necesario para la adaptación al cambio climático. Las áreas de conservación desempeñan un papel crucial en la respuesta al cambio climático al proporcionar servicios ecosistémicos esenciales y apoyar la adaptación de biodiversidad y humanos. Sin embargo, hace falta investigar cómo el cambio climático afecta estas áreas (incluidas las zonas de amortiguamiento) y cómo las partes interesadas están abordando los impactos. Esta investigación se centra en el Parque Internacional La Amistad (PILA), que es un territorio de conservación binacional único entre... (More)
- El cambio climático es un problema global urgente que afecta a millones de personas y diversos ecosistemas. Sin embargo, existe una brecha significativa entre lo que se ha hecho y lo que es necesario para la adaptación al cambio climático. Las áreas de conservación desempeñan un papel crucial en la respuesta al cambio climático al proporcionar servicios ecosistémicos esenciales y apoyar la adaptación de biodiversidad y humanos. Sin embargo, hace falta investigar cómo el cambio climático afecta estas áreas (incluidas las zonas de amortiguamiento) y cómo las partes interesadas están abordando los impactos. Esta investigación se centra en el Parque Internacional La Amistad (PILA), que es un territorio de conservación binacional único entre Costa Rica y Panamá. Este estudio explora tres preguntas: ¿Cómo ha influido el contexto de Costa Rica y Panamá en las condiciones y prioridades de adaptación en el lado del Pacífico del Parque Internacional La Amistad? ¿Cómo han implementado las diferentes partes interesadas en diferentes niveles las medidas de adaptación? ¿Cómo pueden los principios de gobernanza contribuir a los esfuerzos de adaptación climática en PILA? El estudio emplea un diseño cualitativo, utiliza una revisión de documentos, 29 entrevistas semiestructuradas y observación participante en el lado Pacífico del Parque y las comunidades aledañas. La gobernanza multinivel proporciona información sobre la variedad de niveles de toma de decisiones relacionados con PILA. Los hallazgos clave son que el contexto de cada país (condiciones actuales, actividades económicas, desafíos, etc.) tiene una gran influencia en cómo se observan los impactos del cambio climático y las medidas tomadas. Las respuestas a los impactos del cambio climático atribuidos y otros desafíos actuales en La Amistad varían según el tipo de actor y el nivel de toma de decisiones. La efectividad, la inclusión y la conectividad son principios que se pueden utilizar para mejorar la acción climática, abordar los desafíos de desarrollo y conservación, y mejorar la adaptación al cambio climático en ambos lados del parque. Este trabajo contribuye a la literatura académica sobre gobernanza y adaptación en áreas de conservación transfronterizas, como PILA. (Less)
- Abstract
- Climate change is an urgent global issue affecting millions of people and several ecosystems. However, there is a significant gap between what has been done and what is needed for climate change adaptation. Conservation areas play a crucial role in responding to climate change by providing essential ecosystem services and supporting biodiversity and human adaptation. However, there is a lack of research on how climate change affects these areas (including buffer zones) and how stakeholders are addressing the impacts. This research focuses on La Amistad International Park (Parque Internacional La Amistad-PILA), which is a unique binational conservation territory between Costa Rica and Panama. This study explores three questions:How has the... (More)
- Climate change is an urgent global issue affecting millions of people and several ecosystems. However, there is a significant gap between what has been done and what is needed for climate change adaptation. Conservation areas play a crucial role in responding to climate change by providing essential ecosystem services and supporting biodiversity and human adaptation. However, there is a lack of research on how climate change affects these areas (including buffer zones) and how stakeholders are addressing the impacts. This research focuses on La Amistad International Park (Parque Internacional La Amistad-PILA), which is a unique binational conservation territory between Costa Rica and Panama. This study explores three questions:How has the context of Costa Rica and Panama influenced adaptation conditions and priorities in La Amistad International Park Pacific side? How have different stakeholders at different levels implemented adaptation measures? How can governance principles contribute to climate adaptation efforts in PILA? The study employs a qualitative design, uses a document review, 29 semi-structured interviews, and participant observation in the Pacific side of the Park and surrounding communities. Multilevel governance provides insight into the variety of decision-making levels associated with PILA. The key findings are that the context of each country (current conditions, economic activities, challenges, etc.) has a big influence on how climate change impacts are observed, and the measures taken. The responses to attributed climate change impacts and other ongoing challenges in La Amistad vary on the type of actor and decision-making level. Effectiveness, inclusiveness, and connectivity can be used to improve climate action, address development and conservation challenges, and enhance climate change adaptation on both sides of the park. This work contributes to the academic literature on governance and adaptation in transboundary conservation areas, such as PILA. (Less)
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- author
- Monroy Chaparro, Ana LU
- supervisor
- organization
- course
- IMEM02 20231
- year
- 2023
- type
- H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
- subject
- keywords
- Climate change adaptation, Multilevel Governance, Transboundary conservation area, La Amistad International Park (PILA
- publication/series
- IIIEE Master Thesis
- report number
- 2023:26
- ISSN
- 1401-9191
- language
- English
- id
- 9135194
- date added to LUP
- 2023-08-28 09:26:03
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- 2023-08-28 09:26:03
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abstract = {{Climate change is an urgent global issue affecting millions of people and several ecosystems. However, there is a significant gap between what has been done and what is needed for climate change adaptation. Conservation areas play a crucial role in responding to climate change by providing essential ecosystem services and supporting biodiversity and human adaptation. However, there is a lack of research on how climate change affects these areas (including buffer zones) and how stakeholders are addressing the impacts. This research focuses on La Amistad International Park (Parque Internacional La Amistad-PILA), which is a unique binational conservation territory between Costa Rica and Panama. This study explores three questions:How has the context of Costa Rica and Panama influenced adaptation conditions and priorities in La Amistad International Park Pacific side? How have different stakeholders at different levels implemented adaptation measures? How can governance principles contribute to climate adaptation efforts in PILA? The study employs a qualitative design, uses a document review, 29 semi-structured interviews, and participant observation in the Pacific side of the Park and surrounding communities. Multilevel governance provides insight into the variety of decision-making levels associated with PILA. The key findings are that the context of each country (current conditions, economic activities, challenges, etc.) has a big influence on how climate change impacts are observed, and the measures taken. The responses to attributed climate change impacts and other ongoing challenges in La Amistad vary on the type of actor and decision-making level. Effectiveness, inclusiveness, and connectivity can be used to improve climate action, address development and conservation challenges, and enhance climate change adaptation on both sides of the park. This work contributes to the academic literature on governance and adaptation in transboundary conservation areas, such as PILA.}},
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note = {{Student Paper}},
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title = {{Governance for Climate Change Adaptation in transboundary conservation areas A case study of La Amistad International Park (Pacific Side) between Costa Rica and Panama}},
year = {{2023}},
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