Envisioning future scenarios for sustainable land management in a mountain system in northern Thailand using the KESHO Tool
Assigned Session: FS 3.127: Mountain futures – Assessing challenges and co-producing solutions to mountain-social-ecological futures
Abstract ID: 3.11199 | Not reviewed | Requested as: Talk | TBA | TBA
Pattrawut Pusingha (1,2)
Robert, Marchant (3)
(1) Department of Environment and Geography, University of York, York, YO10 5NG, United Kingdom
(2) Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, Mahidol University, Salaya, Nakhon Pathom, 73170, Thailand
(3) York Institute for Tropical Ecosystems (KITE), Department of Environment and Geography, University of York, York, YO10 5NG, United Kingdom
Abstract
Mountain social-ecological systems face increasing pressures from land degradation, population growth, and climate change, necessitating innovative approaches to envision sustainable futures. We apply a participatory land use scenario planning tool to envision future land use scenarios for a mountain system in northern Thailand. Through participant engagement, we construct a historical change timeline that extends back some 50 years and can be used to identify driving forces and co-develop plausible futures. The process reveals both desirable and undesirable futures, as well as steps needed for achieving sustainability across the landscape where forests have been converted to cash crops. KESHO fosters collaborative future land use planning by integrating science-based and local knowledge while also enhancing the learning process and sense of ownership. This study provides critical insights for policymakers and communities striving to build sustainable land management of mountain systems in northern Thailand. The approach underscores the potential of participatory scenario planning in navigating sustainable and resilient mountain landscapes.
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