Multiactor Governance and the Environment

Posted: 20 Oct 2012

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Peter Newell

University of Sussex - Institute of Development Studies

Philipp Pattberg

VU University Amsterdam

Heike Schroeder

University of East Anglia (UEA)

Date Written: November 2012

Abstract

This review critically assesses a large and growing literature on multiactor environmental governance. The first section provides an historical and conceptual background to the observed increase in such arrangements. The second section describes the diversity of governance arrangements and the related actor constellations to address environmental issues, and the third section offers some explanations for the origins, form, and effectiveness of multiactor governance arrangements. The conclusion reflects on some of the key challenges in advancing and deepening research in this area and suggests some fruitful avenues for future work.

Suggested Citation

Newell, Peter and Pattberg, Philipp and Schroeder, Heike, Multiactor Governance and the Environment (November 2012). Annual Review of Environment and Resources, Vol. 37, pp. 365-387, 2012, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2163587 or http://dx.doi.org/10.1146/annurev-environ-020911-094659

Peter Newell

University of Sussex - Institute of Development Studies ( email )

Brighton
Falmer, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 9RE
United Kingdom
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Philipp Pattberg

VU University Amsterdam ( email )

De Boelelaan 1105
Amsterdam, ND North Holland 1081 HV
Netherlands

Heike Schroeder

University of East Anglia (UEA) ( email )

Norwich Research Park
Norwich, NR4 7TJ
United Kingdom

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