Governing dual objectives within single policy mixes : an empirical analysis of large carnivore policies in six European countries
de Boon, Auvikki (Umeå University. Department of Political Science)
Sandström, Camilla (Umeå University. Department of Political Science)
Arbieu, Ugo (Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute)
Hansen, Inger (Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research. Department of Natural Resources and Rural Development)
Lehnen, Lisa (Senckenberg Biodiversity and Climate Research Institute)
Marino, Agnese (University College London)
Pohja-Mykrä, Mari (University of Helsinki. Ruralia Institute)
Risvoll, Camilla (Nordland Research Institute)
Strand, Geir Harald (Norwegian Institute for Bioeconomy Research. Department of Survey and Statistics)
Rønningen, Katrina (University Centre. Institute for Rural and Regional Research (Norway))

Date:	2021
Abstract:	Policy mixes (i. e. the total structure of policy processes, strategies, and instruments) are complex constructs that can quickly become incoherent, inconsistent, and incomprehensive. This is amplified when the policy mix strives to meet multiple objectives simultaneously, such as in the case of large carnivore policy mixes. Building on Rogge and Reichardt's analytical framework for the analysis of policy mixes, we compare the policy mixes of Norway, Sweden, Finland, the Netherlands, Germany (specifically Saxony and Bavaria), and Spain (specifically Castilla y León). The study shows that the large carnivore policy mixes in the case countries show signs of lacking vertical and horizontal coherence in the design of policy processes, weak consistency between objectives and designated policy instruments, and, as a consequence, lacking comprehensiveness. We conclude that creating consistent, coherent, and comprehensive policy mixes that build on multiple objectives requires stepping away from sectorized policy development, toward a holistic, systemic approach, strong collaborative structures across policy boundaries and regions, the inclusion of diverse stakeholders, and constant care and attention to address all objectives simultaneously rather than in isolation.
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Language:	Anglès
Document:	Article ; recerca ; Versió publicada
Subject:	Human-carnivore conflict ; Institutional and systemic failure ; Large carnivore management ; Policy instruments
Published in:	Journal of Environmental Policy and Planning, Vol. 23, Issue 4 (2021) , p. 399-413, ISSN 1522-7200

DOI: 10.1080/1523908X.2020.1841614

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