A Multi-Scalar Examination of Law for Sustainable Ecosystems
The loss of resilience in social-ecological systems has the capacity to decrease essential ecosystem services, posing threats to human survival. To achieve sustainability, we must not only understand the ecological dynamics of a system, such as coral reefs, but must also promulgate regulations that...
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doaj-d423120b0cac42818d40c5a6c227330e2020-11-25T00:52:44ZengMDPI AGSustainability2071-10502014-05-01663534355110.3390/su6063534su6063534A Multi-Scalar Examination of Law for Sustainable EcosystemsOlivia Odom Green0Ahjond S. Garmestani1Matthew E. Hopton2Matthew T. Heberling3National Risk Management Research Laboratory, Office of Research and Development, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 26 W. Martin Luther King Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45268, USANational Risk Management Research Laboratory, Office of Research and Development, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 26 W. Martin Luther King Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45268, USANational Risk Management Research Laboratory, Office of Research and Development, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 26 W. Martin Luther King Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45268, USANational Risk Management Research Laboratory, Office of Research and Development, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 26 W. Martin Luther King Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45268, USAThe loss of resilience in social-ecological systems has the capacity to decrease essential ecosystem services, posing threats to human survival. To achieve sustainability, we must not only understand the ecological dynamics of a system, such as coral reefs, but must also promulgate regulations that promote beneficial behavior to address ecological stressors throughout the system. Furthermore, laws should reflect that systems operate at multiple spatial and temporal scales, thus requiring management across traditional legal jurisdictions. In this paper, we conducted a multi-scalar examination of law for sustainable ecosystems and how law pertains to coral reef ecosystems in particular. Findings indicate that, in order to achieve sustainability, we must develop new or reform existing legal mechanisms to protect ecosystems.http://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/6/6/3534resilienceenvironmental lawcoral reef ecosystemssustainability |
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Olivia Odom Green Ahjond S. Garmestani Matthew E. Hopton Matthew T. Heberling |
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Olivia Odom Green Ahjond S. Garmestani Matthew E. Hopton Matthew T. Heberling A Multi-Scalar Examination of Law for Sustainable Ecosystems Sustainability resilience environmental law coral reef ecosystems sustainability |
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Olivia Odom Green Ahjond S. Garmestani Matthew E. Hopton Matthew T. Heberling |
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A Multi-Scalar Examination of Law for Sustainable Ecosystems |
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A Multi-Scalar Examination of Law for Sustainable Ecosystems |
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A Multi-Scalar Examination of Law for Sustainable Ecosystems |
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A Multi-Scalar Examination of Law for Sustainable Ecosystems |
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A Multi-Scalar Examination of Law for Sustainable Ecosystems |
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multi-scalar examination of law for sustainable ecosystems |
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Sustainability |
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2071-1050 |
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2014-05-01 |
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The loss of resilience in social-ecological systems has the capacity to decrease essential ecosystem services, posing threats to human survival. To achieve sustainability, we must not only understand the ecological dynamics of a system, such as coral reefs, but must also promulgate regulations that promote beneficial behavior to address ecological stressors throughout the system. Furthermore, laws should reflect that systems operate at multiple spatial and temporal scales, thus requiring management across traditional legal jurisdictions. In this paper, we conducted a multi-scalar examination of law for sustainable ecosystems and how law pertains to coral reef ecosystems in particular. Findings indicate that, in order to achieve sustainability, we must develop new or reform existing legal mechanisms to protect ecosystems. |
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resilience environmental law coral reef ecosystems sustainability |
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