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0000-0003-0175-4237
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CSIRO
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University of Tasmania
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Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 07-2018
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 2023
DOI: 10.1016/J.JENVMAN.2022.116439
Abstract: Solutions occurring within complex systems such as recovery of species are urgently needed. One path forward involves action agendas that extend across the full range of stakeholder groups. Approaches that can foster cooperative behavior across a range of vested interests can create environments supporting species recovery. This paper reports the stakeholder identification process used to gather ergent opinions. A total of 923 priorities from 239 stakeholders were identified. Consensus approaches were utilized, resulting in 25 top priorities, selected by 61 stakeholders. This study demonstrates how consensus areas for action can be illuminated and supported by erse stakeholder groups whose relationships have previously been indicated as antagonistic. Results indicate support for a range of actions that can be implemented to protect iconic fish species such as pearl perch and snapper in Southeast Queensland. Stakeholders supported actions that change fishing practices for groups (recreational, commercial and charter) extended monitoring and reporting improved compliance changes to fishing management practices extended fishing control measures and the construction of additional artificial reef habitats.
Publisher: Center for Open Science
Date: 24-08-2018
Abstract: Enforcing compliance with rules and regulations in recreational fisheries has proved difficult due to factors such as the high number of participants and costs of enforcement, the absence of regular monitoring of recreational fishing activity, and the inherent difficulties in accurately determining catch levels. The effectiveness of traditional punitive deterrence is limited, yet current management is heavily reliant on this compliance approach. In this paper, the potential of behavioural based management is considered through a narrative review of the relevant literature specifically, exploring the use of nudges, which aim through subtle changes and indirect suggestion to make certain decisions more salient, thereby improving voluntary compliance. This concept is explored with specific reference to the compliance of fishers within Australian recreational fisheries. There are only a few ex les of behavioural based approaches found. However, based on their theoretical foundations, nudges may represent an inexpensive, and potentially highly effective tool for recreational fisheries management. Nudges do not offer a ‘quick fix’ to cases where traditional policy instruments have failed. Rather, there is the potential for behavioural nudges (based on framing, changing the physical environment, presenting default options, and social norms) to augment and complement existing deterrence regimes. A number of potential nudges for compliance management in recreational fisheries are suggested, but caution is advised. As with any novel management approach, nudges must be rigorously tested to demonstrate their cost-effectiveness and to avoid unintended consequences.
Publisher: Oxford University Press (OUP)
Date: 2020
Abstract: Non-compliance is a tenacious problem in recreational fisheries management, posing a risk to marine conservation and socio-ecological systems by, for ex le, undermining management efforts and creating conflict between resource user groups. In fisheries management, deterrence-based approaches have traditionally been used to tackle non-compliance. However, enforcement is often limited in recreational fisheries and an alternative approach is needed to improve compliance. In this paper, we explore the lessons from behavioural economics and apply nudge theory as the basis of alternative management approaches. Nudge theory argues that through positive reinforcement or indirect suggestion, voluntary compliance can be achieved. We test the influence of a nudge, based on a descriptive social norm, through an economic laboratory experiment in a recreational fisheries context. Our results show that the presence of this nudge can increase compliance behaviour by 10%. We find that a nudge was more effective when deterrence is low, but its effects become weaker when deterrence is already high. We also find heterogeneity across in idual’s responses to the nudge and risk preferences significantly related to compliance behaviour. Nudges based on social norms have the potential to complement traditional deterrence methods and could prove successful as a cost-effective compliance tool in the marine environment.
Location: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Location: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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