+Catalyzing collective action to address natural resource conflict

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+Conceptual framework on resource conflict, collective action, and social-ecological resilience. Adapted from Ostrom (2005) and Di Gregorio et al. (2008).

+Contextual factors influencing natural resource competition and opportunities for collective action

Globalization of agricultural markets increasing competition for land and primary resources

Climate change, carbon markets, and resource conflict

Decentralization reforms

Civil society networks, advocacy and international law

Globalization of agricultural markets increasing competition for land and primary resources

Decentralization reforms

Civil society networks, advocacy and international law

+Three windows for engagement

Governance reforms

Support to NRM

institutions

Influencing the action arena

+Improving the governance context for collective action to address resource competition

Governance reforms

Engage community institutions to establish clarity in resource tenure

Strengthen both statutory and traditional conflict resolution mechanisms

Address horizontal inequalities through natural resource policies

+Strengthening collective action institutions for natural resources management

Build capacity for collective action where state capacity is weak

Promote collective action in natural resource management institutions as a means of conflict prevention

Support to NRM

institutions

+Influencing the action arena

Seek opportunities to reframe collective narratives to reduce conflict risk

Support rights and capacities of weaker actors to access justice

Cultivate space for dialogue and negotiation to resolve resource conflicts

Influencing the action arena

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Building resilience of community fisheries in the Tonle Sap Lake, Cambodia

Exploring the

potential for

collaboration

Facilitating dialogue

and action

Evaluating outcomes

and sustaining

collaboration

+Outcomes: improving governance

Ratner, Halpern, Mam (2011)

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Blake D. Ratner, Ruth Meinzen-Dick, Jon Hellin, Everisto Mapedza, Jon Unruh, Wouter Veening, Eric Haglund, Candace May and Carl Bruch

CGIAR Systemwide Program on Collective Action and Property Rights www.capri.cgiar.org

Addressing conflict through collective action in natural resources management: A synthesis of experience

Feedback please: b.ratner@cgiar.org