ENV201H5 Chapter 1: Ch 1
Ch 1
In this chapter, the first objective was to highlight why conflict and uncertainty often
are encountered in resource and environmental management. The second objective
was to explain the main contextual aspects for resource and environmental
management in Canada. A key aspect is the many jurisdictions involved, including
federal, provincial, territorial, and municipal governments, as well as aboriginal
peoples. This mix creates potential for vertical (federal to provincial to municipal)
as well as horizontal (within one level of government, among different line agencies)
fragmentation. The challenge increases when aboriginal peoples and civil society
groups are factored in. thus, a real need exists to search for and achieve
coordination and harmonization of policies, programs, and projects, a task that is
easier said than realized. The difficulties of realizing coordination and
harmonization are made more daunting due to different regional interests and
needs across the country, and the pressures (and opportunities) created by
globalization.
Conflict takes many forms. In this chapter, four different types have been identified:
cognitive, value, interest, and behavioural. In parallel are four kinds of uncertainty:
risk, uncertainty, ignorance and indeterminacy. The different types of conflict and
uncertainty can interact in various ways, and require systematic attention by
resource and enviroenmntal analysts and managers.
In determining strategies to resolve conflict and uncertainty, you should be aware of
the nature of best practice. Here, attention has been given to vision, legitimacy,
systems perspective, adaptation and resilience, partnerships, impact and risk
assessment, and communication. When the best of each of these can be brought to
bear on issues, problems, and opportunities, the likelihood of successful resolution
should be enhanced. In the chapters and guest statements in this book, you will be
introduced to various interpretations and applications of these different ideas.
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Document Summary
In this chapter, the first objective was to highlight why conflict and uncertainty often are encountered in resource and environmental management. The second objective was to explain the main contextual aspects for resource and environmental management in canada. A key aspect is the many jurisdictions involved, including federal, provincial, territorial, and municipal governments, as well as aboriginal peoples. This mix creates potential for vertical (federal to provincial to municipal) as well as horizontal (within one level of government, among different line agencies) fragmentation. The challenge increases when aboriginal peoples and civil society groups are factored in. thus, a real need exists to search for and achieve coordination and harmonization of policies, programs, and projects, a task that is easier said than realized. The difficulties of realizing coordination and harmonization are made more daunting due to different regional interests and needs across the country, and the pressures (and opportunities) created by globalization.
