Colombian biodiversity is governed by a rich and diverse policy mix

Echeverri, Alejandra;Furumo, Paul R.;Moss, Sydney;Figot Kuthy, Alan G.;Lambin, Eric;et.al.
(2023) Nature Ecology & Evolution — Vol. 7, n° 3, p. 382-392 (2023)

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  • Echeverri, Alejandraorcid-logoDepartment of Biology, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA
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  • Furumo, Paul R.Woods Institute for the Environment, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA. 5Stanford
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  • Moss, Sydneyorcid-logoThe Natural Capital Project, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA
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  • Figot Kuthy, Alan G.orcid-logoStanford School of Engineering, Stanford University, Stanford, CA
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  • Lambin, EricUCLouvain
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We lack an understanding of how diverse policymakers interact to govern biodiversity. Taking Colombia as a focal case, we examined six decades of biodiversity governance (1959–2018). Here we analysed the composition of the policy mix, and how it has evolved over time, how policies differ among lead actors and ecosystems, and whether the policy mix addresses the primary threats to biodiversity. We identified 186 biodiversity-related policies that govern multiple ecosystems, use different instruments and address the main threats to biodiversity (that is, agriculture and aquaculture, and biological resource use). We found policy gaps in the governance of invasive species and wildlife trade. Biodiversity policy integration into some sectoral policies, such as climate change, poverty and pollution, has become more common in the past decade. Our results point to an increased need for effective coordination across sectors and actors, as new ones influence and implement the policy mix.
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Echeverri, A., Furumo, P. R., Moss, S., Figot Kuthy, A. G., García Aguirre, D., Mandle, L., & Lambin, E. (2023). Colombian biodiversity is governed by a rich and diverse policy mix. Nature Ecology & Evolution, 7(3), 382-392. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41559-023-01983-4 (Original work published 2023)