1. First application of the conservation and human use index (CHUI) for the evaluation of coastal social-ecological conditions across ten European case studiesFrancesco Zangaro, Francesca Marcucci, Valeria Specchia, Sara Ayoub, Perline Bastid, Elena Bužan, Luka Duniš, Julie Ewald, Ana Filipović, Panagiotis Georgiou, Žiga Velkavrh, 2026, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: Social-Ecological Systems (SESs) are shaped by complex interactions between natural processes, governance structures, environmental pressures, and human perceptions. To evaluate these multidimensional dynamics in diverse transboundary coastal areas, this study presents the first application of the Conservation and Human Use Index (CHUI) across ten case studies representing contrasting ecological, institutional, and socio-cultural contexts. The CHUI, grounded in the Social-Ecological Systems Framework (SESF), operationalises system performance through 134 standardised indicators spanning four equally weighted dimensions: Resource System, Environment, Governance, and Actors. Indicators were identified by scientific literature, management documents, and cross-stakeholder consultations, enabling qualitative insights to be translated into semi-quantitative metrics through a harmonised scoring protocol. Results reveal marked variation among the identified case studies, reflecting distinct combinations of ecological conditions, exposure to anthropogenic and climatic pressures, governance effectiveness, and the quality of human-nature relations. Overall, the first CHUI assessment results demonstrate the tool’s effectiveness as both a diagnostic framework and a comparative platform for identifying leverage points, guiding adaptive governance, and supporting integrated coastal management. It highlights the importance of balancing ecological protection, institutional strength, and socially legitimate processes to enhance the assessment of baseline conditions and system vulnerabilities across coastal SESs.
Ključne besede: citizen science, coastal management, comparative assessment, ecosystem services, participatory science, social perceptions, social-ecological systems, stakeholder engagement
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2. Slovenia’s social sustainability achievements : an examination of local perspectives and satisfaction levelsVinod Sasidharan, Dejan Križaj, Drenicka Quiogue, Justin Aquino, 2024, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: Slovenia is regarded as a nation which has prioritized green innovations, social responsibility, and its commitment to sustainable development. Although Slovenia’s environmental achievements have received national visibility, local awareness of its social sustainability initiatives has been limited. This study examined perspectives and satisfaction levels among residents regarding Slovenia’s social sustainability achievements and associated sustainable development goals (4, 10, and 16). Utilizing a survey, these perceptions were assessed among respondents from three distinct regions–Ljubljana, Novo Mesto, and Koper, respectively. Frequency tests indicated that quality education, ethnic integration, and effective governance/partnerships were perceived as being important to achieving social sustainability. From a Chi-square analysis, a positive correlation was revealed between educational level and knowledge of national sustainability initiatives. A Spearman’s rho test showed that age had an influence on satisfaction with ethnic integration. The study provides insights into the social sustainability perspectives of Slovene society and offers implications for future research.
Ključne besede: Slovenia, residents, perceptions, social sustainability
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