Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
6th ESP Europe Conference "Advancing ecosystem services knowledge for achieving a nature and people positive Europe", Praha, Çek Cumhuriyeti, 18 - 22 Mayıs 2026, ss.5-6, (Özet Bildiri)
Small and medium-sized islands (SMIs) are often characterized by largely pristine natural environmentsand function as tightly coupled social-ecological systems. In these contexts, concepts such as ecosystemservices (ES) and Nature-based Solutions (NbS) highlight the critical role of biodiversity in sustaining locallivelihoods, human well-being, and long-term resilience.However, the distinctiveness of SMIs, including context-specific governance arrangements, strong socioeconomic reliance on natural capital, and heightened environmental vulnerability, poses challenges forconventional assessment frameworks. This framework often fails to capture SMI dynamics, in part due tothe unequal distribution of financial, institutional, and technical resources within broader state systems,which limits the practical evaluation and implementation of ES- and NbS-based approaches.This study responds to this gap by adapting stakeholder engagement frameworks to SMI contexts, with astrong emphasis on participatory approaches that recognize diverse interests, power relations, andknowledge hierarchies, thereby enabling nature-positive transformations. A comprehensive review ofpotential stakeholders was conducted, building on insights from the SMILES COST Action (21158). On thisbasis, an existing stakeholder typology was refined to reflect better SMI governance structures, socioeconomic features, and environmental conditions, thereby strengthening participatory assessments of ESand NbS. The study also critically examines the benefits and limitations of integrating scientific expertisewith local and practitioner knowledge in island contexts.The main results of this research are the development of a stakeholder typology matrix, grounded in bestpractices for managing stakeholder interests, influence, and levels of concern. The refined frameworkdistinguishes four core stakeholder groups: academia and research institutions; public authorities andpolicymakers; non-governmental and civil society organizations; and practitioners and technical experts.The proposed matrix provides clear, practical guidance for systematically selecting and balancingstakeholders in participatory processes. Overall, the study offers a robust, transferable stakeholderframework that strengthens participatory evaluations, including Delphi-based approaches, for SMIcommunities worldwide.