Place-Based Conservation in Coastal and Marine Ecosystems: The Importance of Engagement with Underrepresented Communities

Viniece Jennings (), Kelly M. San Antonio, Mya J. Brown, Lalah Choice, Queriah Simpson, Imani Ford, Hyun Jung Cho, Pedro Solis, Ashley Lacey and Robinson De’Marcus
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Viniece Jennings: School of the Environment, Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, FL 32307, USA
Kelly M. San Antonio: Department of Integrated Environmental Science, Bethune Cookman University, Daytona Beach, FL 32114, USA
Mya J. Brown: School of Earth, Environmental and Marine Science, University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley, Brownsville, TX 78520, USA
Lalah Choice: School of the Environment, Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, FL 32307, USA
Queriah Simpson: School of the Environment, Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, FL 32307, USA
Imani Ford: Department of Integrated Environmental Science, Bethune Cookman University, Daytona Beach, FL 32114, USA
Hyun Jung Cho: Department of Integrated Environmental Science, Bethune Cookman University, Daytona Beach, FL 32114, USA
Pedro Solis: School of Earth, Environmental and Marine Science, University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley, Brownsville, TX 78520, USA
Ashley Lacey: School of the Environment, Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, FL 32307, USA
Robinson De’Marcus: School of the Environment, Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, FL 32307, USA

Sustainability, 2024, vol. 16, issue 22, 1-15

Abstract: Through the years, research has described the importance of community-based approaches in the management of coastal and marine ecosystems. Coastal and marine issues are multifaceted and require place-specific approaches developed in partnership with vulnerable communities who are impacted by environmental stressors. Place-based conservation, a management approach that focuses on unique, place-specific characteristics, and other similar methods. It considers the need to integrate human dimensions and location-centered approaches, which are often lacking in typical natural resource management. Meaningful engagement with underrepresented communities can holistically account for socioeconomic factors and cultural knowledge that inform best management practices. As the health of marine and coastal ecosystems is linked with environmental quality and local livelihoods, engaging practitioners with knowledge of these systems can support science and trust in environmental management. This article discusses the importance of community-based research, local insight, various examples of successful management, and culturally relevant knowledge to advance sustainable place-based conservation.

Keywords: place based; co-management; community based; underrepresented populations; marine stewardship (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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