Adaptive Governance Research
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description: Adaptive Governance Research E-ISSN 3063-0878 is a contemporary approach to decision-making that acknowledges the inherent complexity and uncertainty of social, environmental, and socio-ecological systems. It emphasizes the need for flexible, collaborative, and learning-oriented processes to effectively address evolving challenges and achieve sustainable outcomes. The scope of this journal includes research related to policy, management, analysis and decisions related to Adaptive Governance. Published Month: June & December
publisher: Pemuda Peduli Publikasi Insan Ilmiah
language: en
publication name: Adaptive Governance Research
issn: 3063-0878
items: Cross-Actor Collaboration in Environmental Governance in Palu City
items: Justice and Equity in Environmental Governance: A Socio-Ecological Sustainability Perspective in East Kalimantan
items: Public Participation in Adaptive Governance to Address the Climate Crisis in Dhaka, Bangladesh
items: Integration of Environmental Governance with Economic Policy: Towards a Green Governance Model in Makassar City
items: Implementation of Good Environmental Governance in Indonesia: Literature Review
items: Analysis of the Relationship between the Level of Community Participation and the Effectiveness of Adaptive Governance in the Coastal Area of ​​Cebu, Philippines
items: Adaptive Capacity of Local Governments to Socio-Ecological Challenges: A Case Study in Disaster-Prone Areas in Central Sulawesi
items: Socio-Ecological Resilience and the Role of Organizations in Addressing the Complexity of Climate Change in Malaysia
items: Building Community Resilience through Adaptive Governance: An Institutional Approach in Gorontalo
items: Collaborative Leadership in Adaptive Governance: A Case Study of Natural Resource-Based Communities in Lombok
items: Evaluation of Organizational Adaptation Mechanisms to Socio-Ecological Change: A Case Study in an Agrarian Community in South Sulawesi
items: Dynamics of Social and Ecological Adaptation in Multi-Level Governance: A Community Social Perspective in Environmental Management
items: Adaptive Governance as Strategic Management: Integrating Local Knowledge, Institutional Flexibility, and Social Capital in Socio-Ecological Resilience
items: Polycentric and Reflexive Governance: Adaptive Strategies for Renewable Energy Management
items: Building Community Resilience through Adaptive Governance: A Socio-Ecological Approach to Environmental Change in South Sulawesi
items: The Influence of Stakeholder Participation and Institutional Coordination on the Effectiveness of Adaptive Coastal Governance in Bulukumba
items: Evaluation of Environmental Regulations in Reducing Natural Resource Degradation in Protected Forest Areas in South Sulawesi
items: Local Wisdom as a Pillar of Sustainable Environmental Policy: An Environmental Governance Perspective
items: Sustainable Environmental Policy: Harmonization between National Law and Local Wisdom in Makassar City
items: Adaptive Strategies for Coastal Resource Management in the Era of Climate Change: Literature Review
items: Adaptive Management of Clean Water: Strengthening Environmental Governance in Dhaka, Bangladesh
items: Adaptive Governance Strategy to Reduce Flood Risk in the Ganges River, North India
items: Adaptive Governance Frameworks for Disaster Risk Reduction in Coastal Ternate
items: Adaptive Governance Strategy for Forest Conservation in Sumatra in Balancing Environmental Needs and Community Involvement
items: Analysis of the Effectiveness of Adaptive Governance in Managing Natural Resource Conflicts (The Case of Mining in the Sorowako Region)

Cross-Actor Collaboration in Environmental Governance in Palu City
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description: Purpose: This study aims to examine cross-actor collaboration in environmental governance and its role in strengthening coordination, enhancing community participation, improving policy implementation, and addressing institutional challenges at the local level. Subjects and Methods: The research employs a qualitative literature review approach. Data were collected from peer-reviewed academic journals, policy reports, and relevant institutional documents related to collaborative governance and environmental management. The selected sources were systematically analyzed using thematic synthesis to identify key patterns, dynamics, and challenges of cross-actor collaboration involving government agencies, civil society organizations, the private sector, and local communities. Results: The findings show that multi-stakeholder collaboration contributes to more integrated coordination mechanisms and helps reduce institutional fragmentation in environmental governance. Collaborative arrangements promote shared responsibility among actors and strengthen community participation through social learning, knowledge exchange, and capacity building. These processes support more adaptive and sustainable environmental management practices. In addition, collaborative governance improves the effectiveness of environmental policy implementation through joint monitoring, enhanced accountability, and more efficient use of resources. However, the study also identifies persistent challenges, including unequal power relations, limited organizational capacity, institutional fragmentation, and policy instability, which can undermine the continuity and long-term sustainability of collaborative initiatives. Conclusions: The study concludes that cross-actor collaboration plays a significant role in improving local environmental governance but requires stronger institutional frameworks, inclusive governance mechanisms, and sustained stakeholder commitment to ensure long-term effectiveness and sust…
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Environmental Governance
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subject: Cross-Actor Collaboration
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subject: Collaborative Governance
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subject: Community Participation
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subject: Sustainable Development
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creator: Aditya Surya Pamungkas
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Adaptive Governance Research
date: 2026-02-25
publication date: 2026-02-25
starting page: 45
ending page: 53
doi: 10.71435/

Justice and Equity in Environmental Governance: A Socio-Ecological Sustainability Perspective in East Kalimantan
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description: Purpose: This study aims to examine justice and equity in environmental governance in East Kalimantan, Indonesia, using a social-ecological sustainability perspective. It focuses on the distribution of environmental benefits and burdens, the extent of public participation, the recognition of indigenous rights and local knowledge, and the integration of equity principles within sustainability-oriented policies. Subjects and Methods: The research employs a qualitative, literature-based approach. Data were collected through a systematic review of peer-reviewed journal articles, academic books, and relevant policy documents on environmental governance, political ecology, and environmental justice. The selected sources were analyzed using thematic coding to identify dominant patterns, structural challenges, and gaps in governance practices. Results: The findings reveal four major issues. First, environmental benefits from resource extraction and development are distributed unevenly, while ecological and social burdens are disproportionately experienced by local communities. Second, public participation in environmental decision-making is largely procedural and limited in influence, weakening policy legitimacy. Third, the recognition of indigenous rights and local knowledge remains insufficient, marginalizing community-based management practices that could strengthen ecosystem resilience. Fourth, equity principles are inadequately integrated into sustainability policies, which tend to prioritize economic growth and technical solutions over social inclusion. Conclusions: The study concludes that environmental governance in East Kalimantan continues to reflect structural inequalities that undermine social-ecological sustainability. Integrating distributive, procedural, and recognition-based justice is essential to promote more inclusive, adaptive, and sustainable development pathways.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Environmental Governance
  topic: keywords
subject: Justice and Equity
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subject: Social-Ecological Sustainability
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subject: Indigenous Rights
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subject: Public Participation
  topic: keywords
creator: Muhammad Fadhlan Saputra
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Adaptive Governance Research
date: 2026-02-24
publication date: 2026-02-24
starting page: 36
ending page: 44
doi: 10.71435/

Public Participation in Adaptive Governance to Address the Climate Crisis in Dhaka, Bangladesh
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description: Purpose: This study aims to examine the role of public participation within adaptive governance frameworks in addressing the climate crisis in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Specifically, it investigates how participatory mechanisms contribute to adaptive capacity, institutional learning, and climate-responsive decision-making in a highly vulnerable urban context, while also identifying the structural constraints that limit meaningful citizen influence on climate governance outcomes. Subjects and Methods: The study employed a qualitative case study approach focusing on climate adaptation governance in Dhaka. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with government officials, local planners, civil society representatives, community leaders, and residents from climate-vulnerable neighborhoods, complemented by document analysis of urban climate policies, adaptation plans, and project reports. The data were analyzed using thematic analysis informed by adaptive governance theory to capture patterns related to participation, power relations, and institutional responsiveness. Results: The findings reveal that public participation has enhanced localized risk awareness, facilitated community-based adaptation practices, and supported incremental learning within climate governance processes. Participatory forums enabled communities to articulate local knowledge and immediate adaptation needs, particularly in relation to flooding, heat stress, and informal settlement vulnerabilities. However, participation was predominantly consultative, with limited influence on strategic planning and resource allocation. Power asymmetries, fragmented institutional coordination, and weak accountability mechanisms constrained the integration of community inputs into formal policy decisions, thereby limiting transformative adaptation outcomes. Conclusions: The study concludes that while public participation strengthens adaptive governance at the local level, its potential remains underutilized…
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Adaptive Governance
  topic: keywords
subject: Public Participation
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subject: Climate Change Adaptation
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subject: Urban Resilience
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subject: Dhaka
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creator: Mahbubur Rahman
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Adaptive Governance Research
date: 2026-02-19
publication date: 2026-02-19
starting page: 14
ending page: 24
doi: 10.71435/

Integration of Environmental Governance with Economic Policy: Towards a Green Governance Model in Makassar City
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description: Purpose: This study aims to analyze how environmental governance is integrated with economic policy in Makassar City and to assess the extent to which this integration contributes to the development of a green governance model. Specifically, the study examines institutional arrangements, policy coordination mechanisms, and stakeholder participation that shape the alignment between environmental sustainability objectives and local economic development agendas. Subjects and Methods: The study employed a qualitative case study approach focusing on Makassar City as a rapidly growing urban center in Indonesia. Data were collected over a four-month period through semi-structured interviews, policy document analysis, and limited field observations. A total of twenty-seven informants were purposively selected, including local government officials from environmental and economic planning agencies, representatives of the private sector, civil society organizations, and community leaders. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis to identify patterns related to policy integration, governance practices, and institutional dynamics, with triangulation applied to enhance analytical rigor. Results: The findings indicate that environmental considerations have been increasingly incorporated into economic policy discourse and planning instruments, particularly through sustainability-oriented programs and green economy narratives. However, practical integration remains partial and uneven, as economic growth imperatives continue to dominate policy implementation. Institutional fragmentation, limited inter-agency coordination, and varying levels of stakeholder engagement constrain the effectiveness of green governance initiatives. Interviews revealed that environmental policies exert greater influence when aligned with short-term economic benefits, while long-term ecological objectives often receive secondary attention. Conclusions: The study concludes that advancing a green governance …
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Environmental Governance
  topic: keywords
subject: Economic Policy Integration
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subject: Green Governance
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subject: Urban Sustainability
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creator: Dean Galang Sanjaya
creator: Aulia Izzatunnisa
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Adaptive Governance Research
date: 2026-02-22
publication date: 2026-02-22
starting page: 25
ending page: 35
doi: 10.71435/

Implementation of Good Environmental Governance in Indonesia: Literature Review
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description: Purpose: This study aims to examine how Good Environmental Governance has been implemented in Indonesia by synthesizing existing academic literature across environmental sectors and governance levels. It seeks to identify dominant governance principles, recurring implementation patterns, and structural challenges, while linking sectoral findings to broader debates on governance quality and sustainable development. Subjects and Methods: The study employed a literature review design. Peer-reviewed journal articles, academic books, book chapters, and selected policy reports related to environmental governance in Indonesia were systematically collected from major academic databases. The reviewed literature primarily covers the post-decentralization period. Data were analyzed using a thematic synthesis approach guided by core Good Environmental Governance principles, including transparency, accountability, participation, rule of law, effectiveness, and equity, to ensure analytical coherence and theoretical rigor. Results: The findings indicate that Indonesia has formally incorporated Good Environmental Governance principles into its environmental policy framework. Transparency initiatives, participatory mechanisms, and collaborative governance arrangements have expanded across several sectors. However, the literature consistently reveals weak regulatory enforcement, limited institutional capacity, fragmented authority under decentralization, and persistent power asymmetries. As a result, environmental outcomes remain uneven, with localized governance successes coexisting alongside continued deforestation, pollution, and resource conflicts. Conclusions: The study concludes that the implementation of Good Environmental Governance in Indonesia remains partial and context-dependent rather than fully institutionalized. Strengthening environmental outcomes requires integrated improvements in accountability, institutional capacity, and political commitment. This review contribu…
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Good Environmental Governance
  topic: keywords
subject: Environmental Governance Indonesia
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subject: Sustainable Development Policy
  topic: keywords
creator: Baso Pawara
creator: Haslinda
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Adaptive Governance Research
date: 2026-02-19
publication date: 2026-02-19
starting page: 1
ending page: 13
doi: 10.71435/

Analysis of the Relationship between the Level of Community Participation and the Effectiveness of Adaptive Governance in the Coastal Area of ​​Cebu, Philippines
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description: Purpose: This study aims to explore the relationship between community participation and the effectiveness of adaptive governance in the coastal areas of Cebu, Philippines. It seeks to identify factors influencing participation and evaluate the governance models that contribute to sustainable resource management in these vulnerable regions. Subjects and Methods: The research utilizes a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews. Surveys were administered to local community members to assess their awareness, participation, and perceptions of governance effectiveness. Interviews were conducted with key stakeholders, including local leaders, government officials, and NGOs, to gain deeper insights into the challenges and enablers of community engagement. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, logistic regression, and thematic analysis. Results: The study found that high levels of community awareness and a preference for community-based and ecosystem-based governance strategies were associated with higher participation in resource management activities. However, barriers such as lack of capacity building, poor information dissemination, and political conflicts hindered full engagement. Key predictors of participation included age, fishing dependency, and awareness of resource management policies. Thematic analysis revealed that local knowledge and inclusive governance models are crucial for effective resource management. Conclusions: The findings highlight the importance of enhancing community participation through targeted capacity-building programs, improved communication strategies, and overcoming resource constraints. Strengthening inclusive governance frameworks can enable coastal communities to manage their resources effectively, adapt to environmental changes, and achieve sustainable outcomes.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Community Participation
  topic: keywords
subject: Capacity Building
  topic: keywords
subject: Sustainable Outcomes
  topic: keywords
creator: Maria Angelica Reyes
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Adaptive Governance Research
date: 2024-12-24
publication date: 2024-12-24
starting page: 88
ending page: 97
doi: 10.71435/685970

Adaptive Capacity of Local Governments to Socio-Ecological Challenges: A Case Study in Disaster-Prone Areas in Central Sulawesi
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description: Purpose: This study examines the adaptive capacity of local governments in disaster-prone areas of Central Sulawesi, focusing on mechanisms, strategies, and constraints that shape institutional resilience through leadership, coordination, knowledge systems, and community participation. Subjects and Methods: A qualitative case study was conducted in Palu, Sigi, and Donggala using semi-structured interviews, focus group discussions, and document analysis. Participants included government officials, community leaders, and NGO representatives. Thematic analysis was applied to identify patterns related to adaptive governance, learning processes, and collaborative practices. Results: Adaptive capacity is shaped by effective coordination, strong leadership, and robust knowledge systems that support informed decision-making. Community engagement and collaboration with civil society enhance the relevance of adaptive strategies. However, fragmented coordination, weak institutional memory, inconsistent training, and unequal participation of marginalized groups limit the sustainability of adaptive governance and long-term resilience. Conclusions: Strengthening local government adaptive capacity requires integrated, knowledge-based, and inclusive approaches that connect institutional, technical, and community dimensions. Institutionalizing learning, sustaining collaboration, and ensuring equitable participation can shift local governance from reactive disaster management to proactive resilience, offering important insights for policymakers and practitioners.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Adaptive Capacity
  topic: keywords
subject: Local Government
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subject: Disaster Management
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creator: Hans Nayoan
creator: Marlyn Silaen
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 Adaptive Governance Research
date: 2024-12-12
publication date: 2024-12-12
starting page: 41
ending page: 51
doi: 10.71435/685969

Socio-Ecological Resilience and the Role of Organizations in Addressing the Complexity of Climate Change in Malaysia
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description: Purpose: This study examines how governmental, non-governmental, and community-based organizations in Malaysia contribute to socio-ecological resilience amid climate change. It focuses on identifying organizational strategies, collaborative practices, and key challenges influencing adaptation effectiveness. Subjects and Methods: A qualitative design was used with 20 purposively selected participants across climate-related organizations. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, document analysis, and observations, then analyzed thematically to capture organizational awareness, collaboration, socio-ecological strategies, and implementation challenges. Results: Organizations with strong awareness and strategic commitment were better able to integrate climate concerns into policies and programs. Multi-stakeholder collaboration proved essential for developing sustainable, context-appropriate strategies, while ecosystem-based adaptation and community-based risk reduction showed clear socio-ecological benefits. Challenges included resource limitations, governance fragmentation, and technical barriers, but adaptive learning and participatory approaches helped organizations navigate these constraints. Conclusions: Organizations significantly enhance socio-ecological resilience by aligning strategic commitment, collaboration, and adaptive socio-ecological practices. Effective resilience emerges when ecological and social aspects are integrated, communities are engaged, and flexible management responds to evolving climate risks, offering useful insights for strengthening adaptive capacity in Malaysia.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Socio-Ecological Resilience
  topic: keywords
subject: Climate Change Adaptation
  topic: keywords
subject: Organizational Strategy
  topic: keywords
creator: Eka Prastuty
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Adaptive Governance Research
date: 2025-12-06
publication date: 2025-12-06
starting page: 112
ending page: 120
doi: 10.71435/685968

Building Community Resilience through Adaptive Governance: An Institutional Approach in Gorontalo
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description: Purpose: This study aims to explore the role of adaptive governance in enhancing community resilience in Gorontalo, particularly focusing on the management of Lake Limboto. The research investigates how governance structures, community engagement, and institutional capacity contribute to building resilience against environmental and socio-economic challenges. Subjects and Methods: The research employs a mixed-methods approach, combining qualitative interviews, surveys, and participatory observations. Key stakeholders, including local government officials, community leaders, and residents, were involved to assess the effectiveness of governance structures and community engagement in resilience-building efforts. Results: Findings show that while adaptive governance has improved institutional capacity and social capital, significant challenges remain, including poor coordination among stakeholders, limited resources, and insufficient public participation. The community’s awareness of flood risks was mixed, highlighting the need for targeted awareness campaigns. Institutional challenges, such as resource shortages and fragmented responses, hinder effective governance. Conclusions: Strengthening collaboration among stakeholders, increasing resource mobilization, and enhancing public participation are critical for improving governance effectiveness. Additionally, ongoing efforts to bolster economic stability and environmental sustainability are essential for long-term community resilience and effective adaptation to future challenges.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Adaptive Governance
  topic: keywords
subject: Community Resilience
  topic: keywords
subject: Institutional Capacity
  topic: keywords
subject: Public Participation
  topic: keywords
creator: Ahmad Zukri
creator: Amna Amna
creator: Dina Mauliana
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Adaptive Governance Research
date: 2025-12-06
publication date: 2025-12-06
starting page: 74
ending page: 86
doi: 10.71435/685967

Collaborative Leadership in Adaptive Governance: A Case Study of Natural Resource-Based Communities in Lombok
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description: Purpose: This study explores the dynamics of collaborative leadership within adaptive governance in natural resource–based communities in Lombok, Indonesia. It aims to understand how leadership practices facilitate coordination, participation, and institutional adaptation in managing ecological and social complexity. The research seeks to contribute to management scholarship by identifying leadership processes that enable sustainable governance through cooperation, flexibility, and collective decision-making. Subjects and Methods: Using a qualitative case study approach, the research collected data through in-depth interviews with community leaders, local government officials, and NGO representatives involved in resource management initiatives. Observations and document analyses complemented the interviews to triangulate findings. The data were analyzed thematically, focusing on leadership practices that fostered communication, coordination, and adaptive responses within governance systems. Results: Findings reveal that collaborative leadership emerged as the central mechanism for achieving adaptive governance outcomes. Leaders acted as institutional bridges, facilitating dialogue among diverse stakeholders, harmonizing traditional and formal governance structures, and fostering trust-based participation. Their capacity to adaptively respond to environmental and social challenges strengthened community resilience and sustainability. The study also found that leadership effectiveness depended on relational competence, cultural legitimacy, and the ability to institutionalize learning within governance practices. Conclusions: Collaborative leadership is vital for managing complex socio-ecological systems. It transforms governance into a dynamic process of shared responsibility and continuous adaptation. The study advances management theory by positioning leadership as an adaptive, relational, and systemic process fundamental to sustainable community-based governance.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Collaborative Leadership
  topic: keywords
subject: Natural Resource
  topic: keywords
subject: Management
  topic: keywords
creator: Ardiansyah Ardiansyah
creator: Muhammad Abdul Dzakir
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Adaptive Governance Research
date: 2025-12-06
publication date: 2025-12-06
starting page: 87
ending page: 99
doi: 10.71435/685966

Evaluation of Organizational Adaptation Mechanisms to Socio-Ecological Change: A Case Study in an Agrarian Community in South Sulawesi
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description: Purpose: This study aims to evaluate the mechanisms through which agrarian organizations in South Sulawesi adapt to socio-ecological changes. Specifically, it investigates how institutional flexibility, the integration of traditional and modern agricultural knowledge, and collaborative networks contribute to enhancing organizational resilience and community sustainability. Subjects and Methods: The study employed a qualitative case study approach in a selected agrarian community. Data were collected over three months using semi-structured interviews, participant observation, and document analysis. Twenty-five participants were purposively selected, including farmer group leaders, cooperative members, irrigation association heads, traditional leaders, government agricultural officers, and NGO facilitators. Thematic analysis was applied to identify patterns and themes related to organizational adaptation and adaptive management processes. Results: The study found that institutional flexibility enabled organizations to adjust leadership structures, redistribute responsibilities, and adopt participatory decision-making to address environmental uncertainties such as irregular rainfall and pest outbreaks. The integration of traditional ecological knowledge with modern agricultural practices generated context-specific and culturally grounded strategies that supported productivity and ecological balance. Collaborative networks, both within the community and with government and NGOs, strengthened knowledge exchange, resource mobilization, and coordinated responses to socio-ecological challenges, collectively enhancing community resilience. Conclusions: The study concludes that flexible organizational structures, hybrid knowledge systems, and strong collaborative networks are essential for sustaining agrarian communities under environmental variability. These insights advance management theory by emphasizing adaptive, inclusive, and network-based strategies, offering practica…
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Institutional Flexibility
  topic: keywords
subject: Traditional Ecological Knowledge
  topic: keywords
subject: Adaptive Management
  topic: keywords
creator: Nur Anita Bahar
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Adaptive Governance Research
date: 2024-12-15
publication date: 2024-12-15
starting page: 78
ending page: 87
doi: 10.71435/685965

Dynamics of Social and Ecological Adaptation in Multi-Level Governance: A Community Social Perspective in Environmental Management
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description: Purpose: This study explores the dynamics of social and ecological adaptation within multi-level governance systems, focusing on the community's role in environmental management in South Sulawesi, Indonesia. It aims to assess how governance structures, local knowledge, and community-driven strategies contribute to resilience against environmental challenges such as climate change, deforestation, and resource depletion. Subjects and Methods: A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining a survey (n = 200) to measure community perceptions and governance effectiveness, and semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions (FGDs) for qualitative insights. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, thematic analysis, and correlation analysis to explore the relationship between governance and community adaptation strategies. Results: The findings reveal that local governance is seen as the most effective in responding to community needs, while national governance is perceived as disconnected and less responsive. Communities actively engage in adaptation strategies like agricultural diversification, sustainable forestry, and water conservation, yet face significant barriers including financial constraints and insufficient infrastructure. Despite the challenges, local governance structures that incorporate community participation and local knowledge are crucial for fostering resilience. Conclusions: The study emphasizes the importance of integrated, multi-level governance that incorporates local knowledge and enhances collaboration between local, national, and non-governmental actors to build community resilience and improve environmental management.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Social-Ecological Adaptation
  topic: keywords
subject: Multi-Level Governance
  topic: keywords
subject: Community Resilience
  topic: keywords
subject: Environmental Management
  topic: keywords
subject: Local Knowledge
  topic: keywords
creator: Nur Mawaddah
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Adaptive Governance Research
date: 2024-12-15
publication date: 2024-12-15
starting page: 65
ending page: 77
doi: 10.71435/685964

Adaptive Governance as Strategic Management: Integrating Local Knowledge, Institutional Flexibility, and Social Capital in Socio-Ecological Resilience
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description: Purpose: This study aims to examine how adaptive governance enhances community resilience in responding to environmental change in South Sulawesi, Indonesia, by analyzing how local institutions, social networks, and knowledge systems interact to support collective adaptation strategies. Subjects and Methods: A qualitative research design was employed, involving in-depth interviews with community leaders, local government officials, and key stakeholders in both coastal and upland areas. Data collection was supported by direct field observations and document analysis to capture institutional practices, social interactions, and knowledge-sharing processes. The data were analyzed thematically to identify patterns and relationships that illustrate the mechanisms through which governance and community action contribute to resilience. Results: The findings show that institutional flexibility enables rapid, context-sensitive decision-making and supports the integration of traditional and formal governance structures. Social capital and collective action play vital roles in mobilizing community resources, building trust, and sustaining cooperation in addressing environmental challenges. Knowledge integration, combining local ecological insights with scientific understanding, promotes continuous learning and innovation in adaptation practices. Participatory governance also strengthens legitimacy and community engagement, enhancing the capacity to respond to complex socio-ecological dynamics. Conclusion: The study concludes that resilience in South Sulawesi is strengthened not through rigid control, but through flexibility, collaboration, and continuous learning within socio-ecological systems. Adaptive governance fosters inclusivity, reflexivity, and co-creation among institutions and communities. It positions managers as facilitators of collective intelligence, encouraging distributed leadership, trust-based networks, and equity-centered decision-making to support sustainabl…
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Socio-Ecological Systems
  topic: keywords
subject: Institutional Flexibility
  topic: keywords
subject: Knowledge Integration
  topic: keywords
creator: Nina Anggriani
creator: Aswar Aswar
creator: Siti Heni Rahmaliasari
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 Adaptive Governance Research
date: 2024-12-12
publication date: 2024-12-12
starting page: 52
ending page: 64
doi: 10.71435/

Polycentric and Reflexive Governance: Adaptive Strategies for Renewable Energy Management
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description: Purpose: This study aims to explore how polycentric and reflexive governance models can be implemented in renewable energy management, focusing on the roles and interactions of stakeholders at multiple levels. Subjects and Methods: A mixed-methods research design was employed, combining quantitative surveys and qualitative semi-structured interviews. The survey gathered data from stakeholders involved in renewable energy projects in Indonesia, while interviews provided deeper insights. Descriptive statistics and thematic analysis were used to analyze the data. Results: The study found strong support for polycentric governance, with 72% of respondents agreeing it enhances flexibility and responsiveness in projects. Local actors, including community leaders and NGOs, played a key role in project success. Trust and collaboration were crucial, with 67% of respondents highlighting the importance of transparent communication. Reflexive governance, emphasizing learning and adaptation, was vital, with 58% of stakeholders emphasizing its importance. Multi-level coordination and cross-sectoral partnerships were identified as effective mechanisms. Conclusions: Polycentric and reflexive governance models are essential for managing renewable energy systems, particularly in diverse socio-economic contexts. While challenges such as conflicting priorities remain, the study emphasizes the need for trust-building and adaptive governance mechanisms to improve the effectiveness of renewable energy projects.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Polycentric Governance
  topic: keywords
subject: Reflexive Governance
  topic: keywords
subject: Stakeholder Collaboration
  topic: keywords
creator: Afina Nadhira Yuvani Putri
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Adaptive Governance Research
date: 2025-12-06
publication date: 2025-12-06
starting page: 100
ending page: 111
doi: 10.71435/685963

Building Community Resilience through Adaptive Governance: A Socio-Ecological Approach to Environmental Change in South Sulawesi
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description: Purpose: This study aims to examine the role of adaptive governance in building community resilience to environmental change in South Sulawesi, Indonesia, by using a socio-ecological approach. It focuses on how governance structures, local knowledge, and multi-stakeholder collaboration can enhance community resilience in response to deforestation, climate change, and resource overexploitation. Subjects and Methods: The research adopted a mixed-methods approach, combining qualitative data from semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions (FGDs) with quantitative survey data. A total of 30 key informants from local communities, government, and NGOs were interviewed, and a survey was conducted among 200 households across different regions in South Sulawesi. The qualitative data were analyzed using thematic analysis, while the quantitative data were analyzed through descriptive statistics and correlation analysis. Results: The findings highlight that adaptive governance frameworks, which emphasize local knowledge, stakeholder collaboration, and multi-level participation, are crucial for fostering resilience. However, the study also identified significant barriers to effective implementation, including political fragmentation, limited institutional capacity, and resistance to change in some communities. Despite these challenges, community-led initiatives, such as coastal management and ecosystem restoration, were found to enhance local resilience and demonstrate the potential of adaptive governance. Conclusions: This research underscores the importance of adaptive governance in addressing environmental challenges in socio-ecologically complex regions like South Sulawesi. The study emphasizes the need for inclusive, flexible, and locally relevant governance strategies. Future research should focus on expanding adaptive governance models and exploring the sustainability of community-driven adaptation efforts.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Adaptive Governance
  topic: keywords
subject: Community Resilience
  topic: keywords
subject: Socio-Ecological Approach
  topic: keywords
subject: Climate Change
  topic: keywords
creator: Mahturai Rian Fitra
creator: Wiwiet Wulandari
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Adaptive Governance Research
date: 2025-12-06
publication date: 2025-12-06
starting page: 60
ending page: 73
doi: 10.71435/685962

The Influence of Stakeholder Participation and Institutional Coordination on the Effectiveness of Adaptive Coastal Governance in Bulukumba
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description: Purpose: This research paper examines how stakeholder involvement and institutional coordination influence the success of adaptive coastal governance in Bulukumba, Indonesia. Grounded in the strategic-management perspective, the study emphasizes the importance of participatory approaches and managerial processes in governance effectiveness. Subjects and Methods: The research employs a quantitative design, drawing on survey data from 174 respondents representing governmental agencies, coastal communities, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and individual actors in coastal affairs. The relationships between variables were analyzed using inferential statistical techniques, specifically Pearson correlation and multiple linear regression, to assess both the strength and significance of the associations. Results: The findings demonstrate that both stakeholder engagement and institutional coordination exert significant impacts on governance effectiveness, with stakeholder engagement emerging as the stronger predictor. Participatory decision-making, consultative procedures, and the cultivation of trust among stakeholders play a more decisive role than top-down execution of policies. While institutional coordination showed a less prominent effect, it still contributes meaningfully and requires structural transparency, sectoral alignment, and interwoven roles to realize its full capacity. Conclusions: The study argues that adaptive governance is not merely a matter of policy design but a managerial process that should prioritize harmonizing interests, sharing responsibilities, and building capacity within and across institutions. Moreover, it offers policymakers practical strategies to foster participatory and coordinated coastal governance. Ultimately, by tracking and assessing key factors critical to governance performance, the study enriches understanding of how coastal regions in Indonesia and similar emerging contexts can pursue more sustainable and adaptive governan…
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Adaptive Governance
  topic: keywords
subject: Stakeholder Participation
  topic: keywords
subject: Institutional Coordination
  topic: keywords
creator: Fira Landoni
creator: Indri Oktaviani
creator: Susianti Susianti
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Adaptive Governance Research
date: 2025-09-25
publication date: 2025-09-25
starting page: 1
ending page: 11
doi: 10.71435/639067

Evaluation of Environmental Regulations in Reducing Natural Resource Degradation in Protected Forest Areas in South Sulawesi
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description: Purpose: This research evaluates the ability of environmental regulations to prevent the degradation of natural resources in designated forests that are among the protected forests in South Sulawesi, Indonesia. Although a comprehensive system of laws exists to protect these forests, the persistence of extensive environmental degradation reveals weaknesses in implementation and enforcement. Subjects and Methods: A qualitative approach was employed, involving interviews with governmental officials, local community leaders, the National Offices of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), and field officers. This was complemented by analysis of policy documents and direct field observations to capture both institutional and practical dimensions of forest governance. Results: The study finds that environmental degradation persists due to entrenched institutional fragmentation, limited capacity within forest management units (KPH), inter-agency tensions, and poor coordination across vertical and horizontal levels of governance. Furthermore, there is a critical mismatch between state-led conservation programs and community livelihoods, worsened by limited communal planning and a lack of viable economic alternatives for forest-dependent populations. Conclusions: The paper contributes to management literature by redefining environmental regulatory effectiveness beyond legal compliance, emphasizing institutional governance, stakeholder alignment, and strategic adaptation. It concludes that effective conservation depends on multi-stakeholder governance, institutional reform, co-management structures, and adaptive governance tools that align with the socio-ecological realities of South Sulawesi’s forests.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Environmental Regulations
  topic: keywords
subject: Natural Resource Degradation
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subject: Protected Forest Areas
  topic: keywords
subject: Forest Governance
  topic: keywords
subject: South Sulawesi
  topic: keywords
creator: Fajri Fajri
creator: Agus Riyadi
creator: Sabri Ananta
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Adaptive Governance Research
date: 2025-09-25
publication date: 2025-09-25
starting page: 12
ending page: 24
doi: 10.71435/639066

Local Wisdom as a Pillar of Sustainable Environmental Policy: An Environmental Governance Perspective
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description: Purpose: This paper examines local wisdom as a fundamental component in the thinking and implementation of sustainable environmental policy under the broader process of environmental governance. It critiques the dominance of purely technological and top-down approaches, and instead advances hybrid, participatory, and culture-sensitive models. Subjects and Methods: The study adopts a quantitative correlational research design to examine the statistical relationship between community observation of traditional ecological practices and outlooks on environmental management in selected destinations in Indonesia. A total of 375 respondents were engaged across culturally diverse regions of Bali, South Sulawesi, and West Nusa Tenggara. Using structured Likert-scale questionnaires, the survey measured three central dimensions of local wisdom: ritual practices, intergenerational knowledge transfer, and customary penalties, along with their relationship to governance outcomes. Results: The results indicate that there is a close and positive correlation between the strength of local wisdom and the effectiveness of environmental governance. Multiple regression analysis further demonstrates that these three elements of local wisdom maintain a statistically significant relationship with governance performance, explaining 53.6% of the observed variance. These findings confirm that conventional environmental behaviors, embedded in culture and tradition, are dynamic and community-based modes of governance that enhance compliance, legitimacy, and conservation effectiveness. Conclusions: The study contributes to management and public policy literature by providing empirical evidence on the integration of local knowledge systems into formal governance frameworks. By reframing communities as co-governors rather than passive beneficiaries, the paper highlights the strategic importance of local wisdom as a sustainability resource that strengthens policy innovation, institutional performanc…
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Local Wisdom
  topic: keywords
subject: Environmental Governance
  topic: keywords
subject: Sustainable Policy
  topic: keywords
creator: Muhammad Yusuf
creator: Muhammad Rafli
creator: Rahmat Nur Hidayat
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Adaptive Governance Research
date: 2025-09-25
publication date: 2025-09-25
starting page: 25
ending page: 34
doi: 10.71435/639065

Sustainable Environmental Policy: Harmonization between National Law and Local Wisdom in Makassar City
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description: Purpose: The study examines the correlation between national environmental policy and local common sense with respect to sustainable environmental management in the city of Makassar, Indonesia. It emphasizes the intersections between official law, customary knowledge systems, and natural understandings at the local level. Subjects and Methods: The research employs a qualitative approach, drawing on interviews, on-site observations, and document analyses to capture both regulatory perspectives and community-based practices. Results: The findings indicate that although national regulation provides the structural framework and legal authority required to address environmental management, its interpretation frequently conflicts with the socio-cultural practices of local populations. These tensions stem from the rigid prescriptions of formal regulations and institutional blind spots that fail to recognize the legitimacy of indigenous environmental norms. Makassar’s local wisdom expressed through community laws, collective rituals, and ecological taboos remains vital in shaping communal environmental action but is often marginalized and insufficiently incorporated into policymaking. Conclusions: The study argues that sustainable environmental governance should move beyond compliance-based regulation toward culturally sensitive policy development and coordinated implementation across multiple institutional levels. Successful harmonization of national law and local wisdom requires adaptive governance, trans-sectoral consultation, and legal pluralism. By situating environmental policy within management studies, the research proposes a conceptual framework of co-managed governance that balances top-down controls with bottom-up knowledge, offering practical strategies for inclusive and sustainable outcomes.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Local Wisdom
  topic: keywords
subject: National Law
  topic: keywords
subject: Adaptive Management
  topic: keywords
subject: Legal Pluralism
  topic: keywords
subject: Community-Based Practices
  topic: keywords
creator: Andi Diza Khaerunnisa
creator: Fitriani Syamsu Alam
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Adaptive Governance Research
date: 2025-09-25
publication date: 2025-09-25
starting page: 35
ending page: 47
doi: 10.71435/639064

Adaptive Strategies for Coastal Resource Management in the Era of Climate Change: Literature Review
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description: Purpose: The study aims to clarify the responsive steps taken in the management of coastal resources in order to address the growing climate stresses. It seeks to identify and categorize adaptation approaches, and to evaluate their effectiveness in promoting sustainable and resilient governance. Subjects and Methods: The research is a systematic literature review based on 84 peer-reviewed journal articles and authoritative grey literature published between 2000–2025. The analysis focused on identifying patterns, typologies, and governance frameworks employed in coastal resource management. Results: The review identified a typology consisting of four main areas of response: (1) Institutional and policy-based modes; (2) Community-based adaptation; (3) Ecosystem-based frameworks; (4) Technology-infrastructure responses. Findings reveal increasing complexity in coastal governance under conditions of epistemic uncertainty, with innovation occurring alongside institutional inertia. Decentralized governance has gained prominence but remains limited by regulatory constraints, jurisdictional fragmentation, and short-term focus. Ecosystem-based interventions offer long-term benefits but face challenges in policy integration and implementation. Technological and infrastructure responses help manage immediate risks but often neglect equity and long-term resilience. Conclusions: The study highlights the need for systems-based, iterative-learning, and cross-scalar interaction frameworks in adaptive governance. It suggests that future management should move beyond short-term fixes and adopt proactive, inclusive, and resilient approaches. The findings offer both theoretical and empirical opportunities for policy change, capacity building, and improved resource planning to confront escalating climate impacts.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Climate Change Adaptation
  topic: keywords
subject: Coastal Management
  topic: keywords
creator: Ardiyanti Ardiyanti
creator: Fahrul Kahfi
creator: Rusli Rusli
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Adaptive Governance Research
date: 2025-09-25
publication date: 2025-09-25
starting page: 48
ending page: 59
doi: 10.71435/639063

Adaptive Management of Clean Water: Strengthening Environmental Governance in Dhaka, Bangladesh
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description: Purpose: This study investigates the dynamics of adaptive control in smooth water provision in Dhaka, Bangladesh, focusing on water exceptional pleasure, governance effectiveness perceptions, and water trying out frequency. Subjects and Methods: Utilizing a blended-methods technique, inclusive of regression, correlation analyses, and ANCOVA, the studies shed light on the elaborate interplay amongst these variables. Results: Results imply a widespread improvement in water great satisfaction following an intervention geared toward enhancing governance effectiveness. Regression analysis highlights the pivotal roles of governance perceptions and water testing frequency in influencing water best pleasure. Correlation analyses unveil the interconnectedness of those variables, emphasizing the need for holistic water control strategies. Conclusions: The examine underscores the significance of adaptive governance frameworks to address complicated water control challenges and advocates for network-centric methods in Dhaka's water provision structures.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Adaptive Management
  topic: keywords
subject: Water Quality Satisfaction
  topic: keywords
subject: Governance Effectiveness
  topic: keywords
subject: Dhaka
  topic: keywords
subject: Bangladesh
  topic: keywords
creator: Preeti Kapoor
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 Adaptive Governance Research
date: 2024-03-03
publication date: 2024-03-03
starting page: 1
ending page: 6
doi: 10.71435/639062

Adaptive Governance Strategy to Reduce Flood Risk in the Ganges River, North India
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description: Purpose: This take a look at examines the dynamics of flood chance perception, adaptive governance effectiveness, and community resilience along the Ganges River in North India, focusing on the village of Kalapathar. Subjects and Methods: Through regression, ANCOVA, and correlational analyses, the studies explore the relationships between these key variables and their implications for flood resilience strategies. Results: Findings highlight the great impact of flood chance notion on community resilience and the high-quality correlation among adaptive governance effectiveness and resilience. Conclusions: The take a look at underscores the significance of addressing perceptions of chance, enhancing governance mechanisms, and fostering community resilience to mitigate flood affects in prone regions.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Flood Risk Perception
  topic: keywords
subject: Adaptive Governance
  topic: keywords
subject: Community Resilience
  topic: keywords
subject: Ganges River
  topic: keywords
creator: Khant Banhi
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 Adaptive Governance Research
date: 2024-03-03
publication date: 2024-03-03
starting page: 7
ending page: 13
doi: 10.71435/639061

Adaptive Governance Frameworks for Disaster Risk Reduction in Coastal Ternate
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description: Purpose: This take a look at examines the position of adaptive governance frameworks in catastrophe chance reduction efforts in coastal Ternate and the village of Pangkalan Jati in Sumatra, Indonesia. Subjects and Methods: Through a combined-methods technique integrating qualitative interviews and quantitative surveys, the study explores the effectiveness of governance systems and their effect on network resilience. Descriptive records reveal demographic characteristics, perceptions of governance effectiveness, and stages of catastrophe preparedness among individuals. Inferential analyses, which includes paired-samples t-checks, regression analyses, ANCOVA, and Pearson correlational analyses, elucidate the relationships between governance effectiveness, socio-economic elements, and disaster preparedness rankings. Results: The findings underscore the significance of transparency, network engagement, adaptability, income, and education level in selling catastrophe resilience. Conclusions: Ultimately, implementing adaptive governance frameworks that foster collaboration and inclusivity is essential for mitigating catastrophe risks and building sustainable groups in coastal regions.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Adaptive Governance
  topic: keywords
subject: Disaster Risk Reduction
  topic: keywords
subject: Community Resilience
  topic: keywords
subject: Indonesia
  topic: keywords
creator: Kyren Kyren
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 Adaptive Governance Research
date: 2024-03-05
publication date: 2024-03-05
starting page: 14
ending page: 19
doi: 10.71435/639060

Adaptive Governance Strategy for Forest Conservation in Sumatra in Balancing Environmental Needs and Community Involvement
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description: Purpose: This study investigates the efficacy of adaptive governance strategies for forest conservation in Sumatra, that specialize in Lubuk Beringin village. Subjects and Methods: Through a combined-techniques technique, such as surveys and interviews, stakeholders' perceptions and studies have been analyzed. Results: Results reveal that network participation and institutional preparations considerably have an impact on stakeholders' perceptions of forest conservation. Conclusions: The findings emphasize the importance of bendy governance frameworks in fostering collaboration and resilience. Moving forward, promoting neighborhood empowerment and multi-stakeholder partnerships is crucial for sustainable forest management.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Adaptive Governance
  topic: keywords
subject: Forest Conservation
  topic: keywords
subject: Sumatra
  topic: keywords
subject: Community Participation
  topic: keywords
creator: Indira Ratu Julia
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 Adaptive Governance Research
date: 2024-03-03
publication date: 2024-03-03
starting page: 20
ending page: 26
doi: 10.71435/639059

Analysis of the Effectiveness of Adaptive Governance in Managing Natural Resource Conflicts (The Case of Mining in the Sorowako Region)
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description: Purpose: This examine investigates the dynamics of adaptive governance in dealing with herbal useful resource conflicts, focusing at the Sorowako vicinity's mining sports activities. Subjects and Methods: Through a mixed-techniques method, which includes descriptive information, paired-samples t-checks, regression analyses, ANCOVA, and Pearson correlational analyses, the research explores stakeholder pleasure and governance effectiveness. Results: Findings display screen the pivotal roles of community participation, institutional collaboration, and stakeholder engagement in enhancing adaptive governance mechanisms. Significant close by variations in stakeholder delight underscore the need for context-precise processes. Conclusions: The test contributes insights to useful aid management and emphasizes the significance of inclusive decision-making strategies.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Adaptive Governance
  topic: keywords
subject: Natural Resource Conflicts
  topic: keywords
subject: Stakeholder Satisfaction
  topic: keywords
subject: Sorowako Region
  topic: keywords
creator: Dahlia Wirawan
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 Adaptive Governance Research
date: 2024-03-05
publication date: 2024-03-05
starting page: 27
ending page: 40
doi: 10.71435/639058