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Using Learning and Action Alliances to build capacity for local flood risk management

Maskrey, Shaun; Vilcan, Tudorel; O�Donnell, Emily; Lamond, Jessica

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Shaun Maskrey

Tudorel Vilcan

Jessica Lamond



Abstract

Learning and Action Alliances (LAAs) are becoming an increasingly popular method for overcoming the challenges associated with participatory forms of governance, where decision making requires collaboration between stakeholders. In flood risk management, LAAs provide a mechanism through which institutional participants can come together, share knowledge, innovate, and devise solutions to ‘wicked’ problems. While the social learning generated at LAAs is now well understood, the mechanism by which this learning is translated into action is less so. In this paper, we argue that in order to maximise the potential for action, LAAs must attend to different elements of capacity building, in order that action can diffuse outwards, from the individual members of the LAA, to their organisations and society beyond. By investigating two UK case study examples, we illustrate how different elements might be utilised in combination, to maximise the potential for longer-term, longer-lasting change. We conclude that the architects of participatory processes, including LAAs, should attend to different elements of capacity building, and consider those best suited to their individual contexts and objectives.

Citation

Maskrey, S., Vilcan, T., O’Donnell, E., & Lamond, J. (2020). Using Learning and Action Alliances to build capacity for local flood risk management. Environmental Science and Policy, 107, 198-205. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envsci.2020.02.012

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Feb 12, 2020
Online Publication Date Mar 13, 2020
Publication Date 2020-05
Deposit Date Feb 21, 2020
Publicly Available Date Mar 29, 2024
Journal Environmental Science & Policy
Print ISSN 1462-9011
Electronic ISSN 1873-6416
Publisher Elsevier
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 107
Pages 198-205
DOI https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envsci.2020.02.012
Keywords Learning and Action Alliances, social learning, capacity building, action, flood risk management
Public URL https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/4005444
Publisher URL https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1462901119306653?via%3Dihub

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