ABSTRACT Keywords: natural resource conflict, conflict capability, impairment, escalation This st... more ABSTRACT Keywords: natural resource conflict, conflict capability, impairment, escalation This study concerns natural resource management (NRM) conflict particularly conflict in forestry sector and how such conflict can be addressed effectively. It consists of two major parts. The first deals with the theoretical review of conflict literature. It shows how conflict can conceptualized distinctively and how such distinctive conceptualization can be used as a strong basis for understanding and addressing conflict. The second part is empirical studies in three locations in Indonesia, namely: Jambi, Sumatra, Bulungan Research Forest, East Kalimantan and Danau Sentarum national Park, West Kalimantan. Forest conflicts studied in these locations cannot be separated with the ongoing decentralization processes in Indonesia. This study finds various horizontal and vertical conflicts that take place as a result of decentralization processes. The study provides an alternative view for addressing NRM conflict by focusing on the so-called “conflict capability”, i.e. how can we develop and institutionalize capacities for dealing with conflict effectively.
Rigorous conflict analysis is needed to develop sound conflict management strategies. The recentl... more Rigorous conflict analysis is needed to develop sound conflict management strategies. The recently proposed "impairment approach" is based on conceptual considerations, but empirical application in natural resources management has been lacking. The approach defines conflict as a situation in which one actor feels "impaired" by the action of another. We explore the applicability of this approach in analyzing inter-and intraethnic conflicts in a wetland conservation area of Danau Sentarum National Park, Indonesia. The park is home to two ethnic groups. Iban and Malay, which depend on forest and fish resources, respectively. Interethnic conflicts reflect local residence pattems and include the Iban communities' use offish "poisons," perceived by the Malay communities as impairment because poisons kill their caged fish and all other fish along the watercourse. In contrast to Malay customary law, the use of poisons is allowed by Iban customary law. Intra...
ABSTRACT Keywords: natural resource conflict, conflict capability, impairment, escalation This st... more ABSTRACT Keywords: natural resource conflict, conflict capability, impairment, escalation This study concerns natural resource management (NRM) conflict particularly conflict in forestry sector and how such conflict can be addressed effectively. It consists of two major parts. The first deals with the theoretical review of conflict literature. It shows how conflict can conceptualized distinctively and how such distinctive conceptualization can be used as a strong basis for understanding and addressing conflict. The second part is empirical studies in three locations in Indonesia, namely: Jambi, Sumatra, Bulungan Research Forest, East Kalimantan and Danau Sentarum national Park, West Kalimantan. Forest conflicts studied in these locations cannot be separated with the ongoing decentralization processes in Indonesia. This study finds various horizontal and vertical conflicts that take place as a result of decentralization processes. The study provides an alternative view for addressing NRM conflict by focusing on the so-called “conflict capability”, i.e. how can we develop and institutionalize capacities for dealing with conflict effectively.
... and received attention as a successful forest resource management model (Pokharel, 2001;Agraw... more ... and received attention as a successful forest resource management model (Pokharel, 2001;Agrawal and Ostrom 2001; Chakraborty 2001) both ... Mr. Shyam Sundar Sharma and Mr. Govinda Man Tamrakar, Directors of MEH Consultants; and Mr. Bijendra Basnyat, Consultant ...
As a global phenomenon, land grabbing has significant economic, environmental, and social impacts... more As a global phenomenon, land grabbing has significant economic, environmental, and social impacts, often resulting in serious conflict between the local community and outsiders. The aim of the study is to get a deeper understanding of the extent to which land grabbing and resulting land-use conflicts affect the move towards sustainable forest management (SFM) in Cambodia. Two case studies were conducted involving community forests (CFs), with data collected through literature review, key informant interviews, focus group discussions, and field observations. The results indicate that land grabbing in Cambodia, particularly through economic land concessions (ELCs), is often associated with conflict and thus has serious implications for sustainable land management, including SFM. Ambiguous property rights and overlapping claims, lack of coordination among government agencies, and lack of consultation and impact assessment prior to the decision-making process are the underlying causes o...
Transforming conflict is a key component of sustainable forest management. Transformative conflic... more Transforming conflict is a key component of sustainable forest management. Transformative conflict mediation is an approach to transforming conflict that aims not only to resolve the conflict but also to foster long-term relationships and cooperation. This study explores how application of mediation contributed to conflict transformation. A case study from the village of Teen Tok in Kanchanaburi Province, Thailand, looks at the links and impact of mediation on 1) policies, institutions and governance; 2) livelihoods capacities and cultural and socio-economic aspects; and 3) the natural resource base. This chapter is based on two research projects conducted in 2009 and 2012. The data was collected through interviews, focus group discussions, an expert workshop, and literature review. Results show that third-party mediation played a crucial role in transforming prolonged conflict between national park officials and local people as well as in reconciling conservation and livelihood obj...
ABSTRACT Keywords: natural resource conflict, conflict capability, impairment, escalation This st... more ABSTRACT Keywords: natural resource conflict, conflict capability, impairment, escalation This study concerns natural resource management (NRM) conflict particularly conflict in forestry sector and how such conflict can be addressed effectively. It consists of two major parts. The first deals with the theoretical review of conflict literature. It shows how conflict can conceptualized distinctively and how such distinctive conceptualization can be used as a strong basis for understanding and addressing conflict. The second part is empirical studies in three locations in Indonesia, namely: Jambi, Sumatra, Bulungan Research Forest, East Kalimantan and Danau Sentarum national Park, West Kalimantan. Forest conflicts studied in these locations cannot be separated with the ongoing decentralization processes in Indonesia. This study finds various horizontal and vertical conflicts that take place as a result of decentralization processes. The study provides an alternative view for addressing NRM conflict by focusing on the so-called “conflict capability”, i.e. how can we develop and institutionalize capacities for dealing with conflict effectively.
Rigorous conflict analysis is needed to develop sound conflict management strategies. The recentl... more Rigorous conflict analysis is needed to develop sound conflict management strategies. The recently proposed "impairment approach" is based on conceptual considerations, but empirical application in natural resources management has been lacking. The approach defines conflict as a situation in which one actor feels "impaired" by the action of another. We explore the applicability of this approach in analyzing inter-and intraethnic conflicts in a wetland conservation area of Danau Sentarum National Park, Indonesia. The park is home to two ethnic groups. Iban and Malay, which depend on forest and fish resources, respectively. Interethnic conflicts reflect local residence pattems and include the Iban communities' use offish "poisons," perceived by the Malay communities as impairment because poisons kill their caged fish and all other fish along the watercourse. In contrast to Malay customary law, the use of poisons is allowed by Iban customary law. Intra...
ABSTRACT Keywords: natural resource conflict, conflict capability, impairment, escalation This st... more ABSTRACT Keywords: natural resource conflict, conflict capability, impairment, escalation This study concerns natural resource management (NRM) conflict particularly conflict in forestry sector and how such conflict can be addressed effectively. It consists of two major parts. The first deals with the theoretical review of conflict literature. It shows how conflict can conceptualized distinctively and how such distinctive conceptualization can be used as a strong basis for understanding and addressing conflict. The second part is empirical studies in three locations in Indonesia, namely: Jambi, Sumatra, Bulungan Research Forest, East Kalimantan and Danau Sentarum national Park, West Kalimantan. Forest conflicts studied in these locations cannot be separated with the ongoing decentralization processes in Indonesia. This study finds various horizontal and vertical conflicts that take place as a result of decentralization processes. The study provides an alternative view for addressing NRM conflict by focusing on the so-called “conflict capability”, i.e. how can we develop and institutionalize capacities for dealing with conflict effectively.
... and received attention as a successful forest resource management model (Pokharel, 2001;Agraw... more ... and received attention as a successful forest resource management model (Pokharel, 2001;Agrawal and Ostrom 2001; Chakraborty 2001) both ... Mr. Shyam Sundar Sharma and Mr. Govinda Man Tamrakar, Directors of MEH Consultants; and Mr. Bijendra Basnyat, Consultant ...
As a global phenomenon, land grabbing has significant economic, environmental, and social impacts... more As a global phenomenon, land grabbing has significant economic, environmental, and social impacts, often resulting in serious conflict between the local community and outsiders. The aim of the study is to get a deeper understanding of the extent to which land grabbing and resulting land-use conflicts affect the move towards sustainable forest management (SFM) in Cambodia. Two case studies were conducted involving community forests (CFs), with data collected through literature review, key informant interviews, focus group discussions, and field observations. The results indicate that land grabbing in Cambodia, particularly through economic land concessions (ELCs), is often associated with conflict and thus has serious implications for sustainable land management, including SFM. Ambiguous property rights and overlapping claims, lack of coordination among government agencies, and lack of consultation and impact assessment prior to the decision-making process are the underlying causes o...
Transforming conflict is a key component of sustainable forest management. Transformative conflic... more Transforming conflict is a key component of sustainable forest management. Transformative conflict mediation is an approach to transforming conflict that aims not only to resolve the conflict but also to foster long-term relationships and cooperation. This study explores how application of mediation contributed to conflict transformation. A case study from the village of Teen Tok in Kanchanaburi Province, Thailand, looks at the links and impact of mediation on 1) policies, institutions and governance; 2) livelihoods capacities and cultural and socio-economic aspects; and 3) the natural resource base. This chapter is based on two research projects conducted in 2009 and 2012. The data was collected through interviews, focus group discussions, an expert workshop, and literature review. Results show that third-party mediation played a crucial role in transforming prolonged conflict between national park officials and local people as well as in reconciling conservation and livelihood obj...
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