A framework for assessing social structure in community governance of sustainable urban drainage systems: insights from a literature review
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In: Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies for Global Change, Vol. 29, No. 5, 42, 06.2024.
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T1 - A framework for assessing social structure in community governance of sustainable urban drainage systems
T2 - insights from a literature review
AU - Muwafu, Simon Peter
AU - Rölfer, Lena
AU - Scheffran, Jürgen
AU - Costa, María Máñez
N1 - Publisher Copyright: © The Author(s) 2024.
PY - 2024/6
Y1 - 2024/6
N2 - The utilization of Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS) as Nature-based Solutions (NBS) holds significant promise for enhancing resilience against climate change-induced flooding and promoting community well-being in urban areas of Sub-Saharan Africa. While existing research predominantly emphasizes technical aspects within the NBS framework, understanding the socio-governance dynamics at the community level is equally imperative, particularly given the decentralized nature of SUDS. This study aims to complement the prevailing technical focus by examining the social dimensions of community governance related to SUDS implementation. Through a literature review, key determinants of social structure influencing successful community governance in SUDS management are identified, and categorized into actors, resources, discourses, and rules of engagement. An innovative assessment framework comprising 65 indicators is proposed to evaluate these determinants, offering a comprehensive tool for scholars and practitioners. By integrating social considerations into SUDS management practices, this research seeks to inform policy formulation and strategies tailored to Sub-Saharan African cities, facilitating equitable and participatory urban stormwater management initiatives crucial for addressing climate change challenges.
AB - The utilization of Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS) as Nature-based Solutions (NBS) holds significant promise for enhancing resilience against climate change-induced flooding and promoting community well-being in urban areas of Sub-Saharan Africa. While existing research predominantly emphasizes technical aspects within the NBS framework, understanding the socio-governance dynamics at the community level is equally imperative, particularly given the decentralized nature of SUDS. This study aims to complement the prevailing technical focus by examining the social dimensions of community governance related to SUDS implementation. Through a literature review, key determinants of social structure influencing successful community governance in SUDS management are identified, and categorized into actors, resources, discourses, and rules of engagement. An innovative assessment framework comprising 65 indicators is proposed to evaluate these determinants, offering a comprehensive tool for scholars and practitioners. By integrating social considerations into SUDS management practices, this research seeks to inform policy formulation and strategies tailored to Sub-Saharan African cities, facilitating equitable and participatory urban stormwater management initiatives crucial for addressing climate change challenges.
KW - Adaptation
KW - Green Infrastructure
KW - Literature review
KW - Policy Arrangement Approach
KW - Sub-Saharan Cities
KW - Urban Stormwater Management
KW - Sustainability Governance
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UR - https://www.mendeley.com/catalogue/19ff12a0-2d1b-3c47-96fe-d4efe2c3ce9f/
U2 - 10.1007/s11027-024-10136-2
DO - 10.1007/s11027-024-10136-2
M3 - Journal articles
AN - SCOPUS:85191418110
VL - 29
JO - Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies for Global Change
JF - Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies for Global Change
SN - 1381-2386
IS - 5
M1 - 42
ER -