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5 - Coral reef social–ecological systems under pressure in Southern Sulawesi. In: Science for the Protection of Indonesian Coastal Ecosystems (SPICE)

  • Hauke Reuter
  • Annette Breckwoldt
  • Tina Dohna
  • Sebastian Ferse
  • Astrid Gärdes
  • Marion Glaser
  • Filip Huyghe
  • Hauke Kegler
  • Leyla Knittweis
  • Marc Kochzius
  • Wiebke Elsbeth Kraemer
  • Johannes Leins
  • Muhammad Lukman
  • Hawis Madduppa
  • Agus Nuryanto
  • Min Hui
  • Sara Minarro
  • Gabriela Navarrete Forero
  • Sainab Husain Paragay
  • Jeremiah Plass-Johnson
  • Hajaniaina Andrianavalonarivo Ratsimbazafy
  • Claudio Richter
  • Yvonne Sawall
  • Kathleen Schwerdtner Máñez
  • Mirta Teichberg
  • Janne Timm
  • Rosa van der Ven
  • Jamaluddin Jompa
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Societal Impact Ecosystem Co-Design

Abstract

Ecological and social processes of the Spermonde Archipelago, South Sulawesi, Indonesia, have been intensively studied during the Science for the Protection of Indonesian Coastal Ecosystems (SPICE) program. The archipelago is of specific interest to better understand how intensive exploitation of marine resources results in the degradation of reef systems. The projects specifically targeted (1) ecological processes in coral reefs, (2) genetic structure of populations, and (3) social–ecological dynamics relating to resource use, social networks, and governance structures. A modeling component emphasized (4) the integration of different ecological, social, and environmental components. Results indicated that reef resources in the Spermonde Archipelago are intensively exploited and further stressed by pollution effluents from hinterland processes. The lack of alternative livelihoods perpetuates dependencies within the patron–client system of the artisanal fisheries and supports high exploitation and also destructive resource uses. Greater inclusion of local stakeholders in the governance may result in better conservation practices, sustainable resource use, and improved livelihoods for the people.

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Reuter H., Breckwoldt A., Dohna T., Ferse S., Gärdes A., Glaser M., Huyghe F., Kegler H., Knittweis L., Kochzius M., Kraemer W.E., Leins J., Lukman M., Madduppa H., Nuryanto A., Hui M., Minarro S., Forero G.N., Paragay S.H., Plass-Johnson J., Ratsimbazafy H.A., Richter C., Sawall Y., Schwerdtner Máñez K., Teichberg M., Timm J., van der Ven R. and Jompa J. (2021) 5 - Coral reef social–ecological systems under pressure in Southern Sulawesi. In: Jennerjahn T., Rixen T., Irianto H.E. & Samiaji J. (eds.). Science for the Protection of Indonesian Coastal Ecosystems (SPICE) (pp. 143-199). 10.1016/B978-0-12-815050-4.00005-5

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Date 22.10.2021
Pages 143-199
Book Title Science for the Protection of Indonesian Coastal Ecosystems (SPICE)
Editors Jennerjahn T., Rixen T., Irianto H.E. and Samiaji J.
ISBN 978-0-12-815050-4
Open Access Closed Access
Open Access Status Closed Access
Eprints_link https://cris.leibniz-zmt.de/id/eprint/5066

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