Navigating the Back Loop: Fostering Social Innovation and Transformation in Ecosystem Management

Reinette Biggs, Frances Westley, Stephen R. Carpenter · 2010 · Ecology and Society

Summary. This paper examines how social innovation drives transformation in ecosystem management. The authors argue that fostering innovation during periods of ecosystem change—particularly in the 'back loop' of adaptive cycles—enables communities to develop new management approaches and adapt to shifting environmental conditions. The work emphasizes social innovation as essential for navigating complex ecosystem challenges.

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Biggs, R., Westley, F., & Carpenter, S. R.. (2010). Navigating the Back Loop: Fostering Social Innovation and Transformation in Ecosystem Management. Ecology and Society. https://doi.org/10.5751/es-03411-150209

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DOI: 10.5751/es-03411-150209
Countries: United States, Canada
Regions: North America
Categories: innovation-theory, climate-and-environment, general-innovation
Added: 2026-04-28