Using social network analysis to assess the Pontocaspian biodiversity conservation capacity in Ukraine

Social networks, defined as sets of relationships between stakeholder organizations, are important determinants of constructive actions for biodiversity conservation. Such actions are achieved through cooperation between various stakeholders, exchange of information, and joint planning and implement...

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Autores principales:	Aleksandre Gogaladze, Frank P. Wesselingh, Koos Biesmeijer, Vitaliy V. Anistratenko, Natalia Gozak, Mikhail O. Son, Niels Raes
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Publicado:	Resilience Alliance 2020
Materias:	biodiversity effective conservation information exchange pontocaspian region social network analysis ukraine Biology (General) QH301-705.5 Ecology QH540-549.5
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spelling	oai:doaj.org-article:f015aecfec2a45f3b20f5511dc0f9dff2021-12-02T12:57:41ZUsing social network analysis to assess the Pontocaspian biodiversity conservation capacity in Ukraine1708-308710.5751/ES-11575-250225https://doaj.org/article/f015aecfec2a45f3b20f5511dc0f9dff2020-06-01T00:00:00Zhttp://www.ecologyandsociety.org/vol25/iss2/art25/https://doaj.org/toc/1708-3087Social networks, defined as sets of relationships between stakeholder organizations, are important determinants of constructive actions for biodiversity conservation. Such actions are achieved through cooperation between various stakeholders, exchange of information, and joint planning and implementation. We used a mix of qualitative and quantitative social network analysis methods to investigate the interorganizational network of stakeholders in Ukraine, and the implications of network properties for the conservation of Pontocaspian biodiversity. Pontocaspian biota contains unique and endemic fauna, which are threatened by anthropogenic impacts; this makes effective conservation measures an urgent priority. We identified a well-connected, centralized network in Ukraine. However, the strong network has not resulted in effective conservation of Pontocaspian biodiversity. Suboptimal conservation action stems from the subordinate role of Pontocaspian species in the interorganizational interactions, likely due to lack of knowledge regarding Pontocaspian taxa. Social variables, such as funding scarcity and legal constraints, further limit the effectiveness of biodiversity conservation actions. We conclude that the current landscape of stakeholders in Ukraine is well placed to rapidly improve conservation actions if they are supplied with improved information and recognition of conservation needs of Pontocaspian taxa, combined with improved financial and legal conditions.Aleksandre GogaladzeFrank P. WesselinghKoos BiesmeijerVitaliy V. AnistratenkoNatalia GozakMikhail O. SonNiels RaesResilience Alliancearticlebiodiversityeffective conservationinformation exchangepontocaspian regionsocial network analysisukraineBiology (General)QH301-705.5EcologyQH540-549.5ENEcology and Society, Vol 25, Iss 2, p 25 (2020)
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topic	biodiversity effective conservation information exchange pontocaspian region social network analysis ukraine Biology (General) QH301-705.5 Ecology QH540-549.5
spellingShingle	biodiversity effective conservation information exchange pontocaspian region social network analysis ukraine Biology (General) QH301-705.5 Ecology QH540-549.5 Aleksandre Gogaladze Frank P. Wesselingh Koos Biesmeijer Vitaliy V. Anistratenko Natalia Gozak Mikhail O. Son Niels Raes Using social network analysis to assess the Pontocaspian biodiversity conservation capacity in Ukraine
description	Social networks, defined as sets of relationships between stakeholder organizations, are important determinants of constructive actions for biodiversity conservation. Such actions are achieved through cooperation between various stakeholders, exchange of information, and joint planning and implementation. We used a mix of qualitative and quantitative social network analysis methods to investigate the interorganizational network of stakeholders in Ukraine, and the implications of network properties for the conservation of Pontocaspian biodiversity. Pontocaspian biota contains unique and endemic fauna, which are threatened by anthropogenic impacts; this makes effective conservation measures an urgent priority. We identified a well-connected, centralized network in Ukraine. However, the strong network has not resulted in effective conservation of Pontocaspian biodiversity. Suboptimal conservation action stems from the subordinate role of Pontocaspian species in the interorganizational interactions, likely due to lack of knowledge regarding Pontocaspian taxa. Social variables, such as funding scarcity and legal constraints, further limit the effectiveness of biodiversity conservation actions. We conclude that the current landscape of stakeholders in Ukraine is well placed to rapidly improve conservation actions if they are supplied with improved information and recognition of conservation needs of Pontocaspian taxa, combined with improved financial and legal conditions.
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author	Aleksandre Gogaladze Frank P. Wesselingh Koos Biesmeijer Vitaliy V. Anistratenko Natalia Gozak Mikhail O. Son Niels Raes
author_facet	Aleksandre Gogaladze Frank P. Wesselingh Koos Biesmeijer Vitaliy V. Anistratenko Natalia Gozak Mikhail O. Son Niels Raes
author_sort	Aleksandre Gogaladze
title	Using social network analysis to assess the Pontocaspian biodiversity conservation capacity in Ukraine
title_short	Using social network analysis to assess the Pontocaspian biodiversity conservation capacity in Ukraine
title_full	Using social network analysis to assess the Pontocaspian biodiversity conservation capacity in Ukraine
title_fullStr	Using social network analysis to assess the Pontocaspian biodiversity conservation capacity in Ukraine
title_full_unstemmed	Using social network analysis to assess the Pontocaspian biodiversity conservation capacity in Ukraine
title_sort	using social network analysis to assess the pontocaspian biodiversity conservation capacity in ukraine
publisher	Resilience Alliance
publishDate	2020
url	https://doaj.org/article/f015aecfec2a45f3b20f5511dc0f9dff
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Using social network analysis to assess the Pontocaspian biodiversity conservation capacity in Ukraine

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