Commons—resources used or governed by groups of heterogeneous users through agreed-
upon institutional arrangements—are the subject of one of the more successful research …

Multi-level, networked participation is a vital component in building social–ecological
resilience and the capacity to adapt to environmental change. This paper outlines the ways …

Abstract Agent-Based Modeling (ABM) represents a methodology with significant potential
for altering archaeological analytical practice. The continued growth in the number of …

Silvopastoral systems have complex impacts on a diverse range of outcomes, making it
essential to design these systems using an integrative approach to maximise positive …

The discussion about the impact of pastoralists on ecosystems has been profoundly shaped
by Hardin's tragedy of the commons that held pastoralists responsible for overgrazing the …

Sanctions are often considered an important component of successful resource
management. To govern water usage, pastoral communities in Namibia have specific …

Throughout the four years I have worked on this thesis I have always enjoyed intellectual,
logistic, mental and culinary support by countless people. First of all, my gratitude goes to …

In Namibia, rural water governance has changed profoundly during the last two decades.
Today, in many rural communities, user associations administer water and set the rules for …

The complexity of natural resource management is increasingly recognized and requires
adaptive governance at multiple levels. It is particularly significant to explore the impacts of …

Classic theories suggest that common pool resources are subject to overexploitation.
Community-based resource management approaches may ameliorate tragedy of the …