Natural Resources Stakeholders

Document Type : Conceptual Paper

Author

• Mahdi Kolahi

Faculty of Natural Resources and Environment, Water and Environment Research Institute, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad

10.22067/jwsd.v8i1.88313

Abstract

Stakeholder analysis is essential in any adaptive comanagement. In the meantime, different words are used to name and separate stakeholders. The main purpose of this article is to clarify the term of stakeholder and their types in good governance of natural resources (water, issues of natural habitats, and environmental problems). By applying a descriptive-analytic method, the paper identifies the semantic difference among the word of stakeholders and those such as beneficiaries and authorities. It then divides the stakeholders into two main categories and 11 groups. The findings of the study indicate that the lack of proper vocabulary, coupled with a misunderstanding or limited understanding of the term of natural resources’ stakeholders, alone is sufficient to defeat plans of or to destroy natural resources. It also argues that nowadays the discussions of stakeholder analysis and stakeholder engagement are important because balancing the dissimilar needs, desires, and expectations by different stakeholders is more important than ever, and of course, it has become more complex. As a result, identifying, analyzing, and engaging stakeholders is the basis of participatory management and sustainable conservation. Finally, there is a need for open policies to attract stakeholder engagement.

Keywords

• Stakeholder Engagement
• Stakeholder Analysis
• Adaptive Co-management
• Good Governance

Main Subjects

• Water Management and Economy

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