Key advantages of the leverage points perspective to shape human-nature relations

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Authors

  • Maraja Riechers
  • Jacqueline Loos
  • Ágnes Balázsi
  • Marina García-Llorente
  • Claudia Bieling
  • Aracely Burgos-Ayala
  • Leila Chakroun
  • Thomas J.M. Mattijssen
  • Maximilian M. Muhr
  • Irene Pérez-Ramírez
  • Kaisa J. Raatikainen
  • Sakshi Rana
  • Miles Richardson
  • Linda Rosengren
  • Simon West

This perspective paper synthesises the special issue ‘Human-nature connectedness as a leverage point for sustainability transformation’. Based on the articles in this special issue, we aim to foster the operationalisation of the leverage points perspective to shape human-nature relations to enable sustainability transformations. Specifically, we draw on four key advantages of the leverage points perspective: (i) the explicit recognition of deep leverage points; (ii) the ability to examine the interactions between shallow and deep system changes; (iii) the combination of causal and teleological modes of research; and (iv) the ability to function as a methodological boundary object. The contributions to this special issue revealed three deep leverage points addressing paradigm shifts in research and beyond: relational thinking and values, stewardship philosophy and shifting the economic growth paradigm to focus on human well-being. We highlight interlinkages between leverage points to further strengthen the transformative potential of interventions that aim at triggering shifts in our understanding about human-nature relations. Further, we show a way to bridge causal and teleological approaches by envisioning desired futures. Lastly, we emphasise the potential of arts-based methodologies, including participatory, transdisciplinary research to foster sustainability transformation and how this can be combined within the leverage points perspective.

OriginalspracheEnglisch
ZeitschriftEcosystems and People
Jahrgang17
Ausgabenummer1
Seiten (von - bis)205-214
Anzahl der Seiten10
ISSN2639-5908
DOIs
PublikationsstatusErschienen - 25.04.2021

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