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Applying a Social–Ecological Systems Approach to Understanding Local Marine Management Trajectories in Northern Mozambique

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  • Kennedy Osuka

    (Coastal Oceans Research and Development—Indian Ocean (CORDIO East Africa), Mombasa Box 10135-80101, Kenya
    Department of Environment and Geography, University of York, Heslington YO10 5NG, UK)

  • Sérgio Rosendo

    (Interdisciplinary Centre of Social Sciences (CICS.NOVA), Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Nova University of Lisbon (NOVA FCSH), Av. de Berna 26-C, 1069-061 Lisbon, Portugal)

  • Michael Riddell

    (The Landscapes and Livelihoods Group (TLLG), Edinburgh EH3 5QU, Scotland, UK)

  • Jeremy Huet

    (Conservation and Policy, Zoological Society of London, London NW1 4RY, UK)

  • Mario Daide

    (Associação do Meio Ambiente (AMA), Rua 15, Casa 872 P.O., Pemba Box 3200, Cabo Delgado, Mozambique)

  • Ercilio Chauque

    (Associação do Meio Ambiente (AMA), Rua 15, Casa 872 P.O., Pemba Box 3200, Cabo Delgado, Mozambique)

  • Melita Samoilys

    (Coastal Oceans Research and Development—Indian Ocean (CORDIO East Africa), Mombasa Box 10135-80101, Kenya)

Abstract

This study applied the social–ecological systems framework (SESF) to six fishing communities in northern Mozambique where marine resource management is being implemented through the Our Sea Our Life project. Data on 11 variables and 27 indicators were organised using the SESF to represent the key system dimensions (Governance system, Actors, Resource units and Resource system). Variables within each dimension were weighed to a cumulative score of one. High scores (> 0.50) for Governance system occurred where communities had fisheries management rules and good knowledge of fishing gear regulations. High scores for Actors were evident in communities with few migrant fishers and high participation in village savings and loans associations. Elevated scores of the Resource units occurred where fishers targeted a variety of fish taxa. A healthy Resource system was found in communities neighbouring highly productive and resilient reefs, characterised by high fish biomass and diversity. The status of social and ecological conditions coupled with initial levels of project support and quality of technical support were linked with project achievements. Application of the SESF is therefore valuable in understanding interdependent linkages between social and environmental conditions to inform the design of localised management interventions for social–ecological sustainability.

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  • Kennedy Osuka & Sérgio Rosendo & Michael Riddell & Jeremy Huet & Mario Daide & Ercilio Chauque & Melita Samoilys, 2020. "Applying a Social–Ecological Systems Approach to Understanding Local Marine Management Trajectories in Northern Mozambique," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 12(9), pages 1-20, May.
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