Dealing with Volcanic Terrains: Conflict, Communication and Consensus Building among Stakeholders of Protected Areas in Iceland and Japan

A communicative approach to conflict management can effectively build consensus among stakeholders in protected areas, even across different cultures. This finding emerges from a study comparing stakeholder perspectives in Vatnajökull National Park (Iceland) and Daisetsuzan National Park (Japan). The research employed literature review and surveys to assess opinions on conflict, communication, and consensus-building. Despite cultural differences, the results suggest that open dialogue can foster agreement on management issues, offering a scalable model for protected area governance.

Schaller, H. J. (2010). Dealing with Volcanic Terrains: Conflict, Communication and Consensus Building among Stakeholders of Protected Areas in Iceland and Japan. Unpublished. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.1.2871.9523