Integrating stakeholders preferences to support lake co-management in developing nations: A case study of Phewa Lake, Nepal

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Abstract

Phewa Lake confronts severe challenges, including sedimentation, pollution, lakeshore encroachment due to unsustainable practices, and weak governance. Effective management requires integrated strategies that align stakeholder interests and enhanced governance frameworks. This thesis utilizes qualitative and quantitative methods, including Ostrom’s design principles, to propose comprehensive solutions. Stakeholders' engagement via discrete choice experiments reveals diverse preferences and values, which are central to designing effective incentives and governance. Implementing payment for watershed services emerges as 'viable strategy', incentivizing sustainable practices upstream and conservation efforts downstream. Addressing complexities with robust monitoring and inclusive governance ensures sustainable management for preserving Lake’s ecosystem amidst socioeconomic dynamics.
Original languageEnglish
QualificationDoctor of Philosophy
Awarding Institution
  • The University of Western Australia
Supervisors/Advisors
  • Pandit, Ram, Supervisor
  • Ma, Chunbo, Supervisor
  • Rogers, Abbie, Supervisor
Award date26 Jun 2024
DOIs
Publication statusUnpublished - 2023

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