Political Ecologies of Dynamic Wetlands: Hydrosocial Waterscapes in the Okavango Delta

Dynamic wetlands, particularly those with variable flooding regimes, have been understudied within political ecology frameworks. This research highlights the Okavango Delta as a 'hydrosocial waterscape,' where complex socioecological relationships and power dynamics are shaped by flooding patterns. The study focuses on two key themes: access to resources and governance structures, revealing how these factors interact with environmental variability to influence rural livelihoods in Botswana. By integrating political ecology with hydrological studies, the research offers a nuanced understanding of how dynamic wetland systems challenge traditional conservation and development paradigms.

King, B., Shinn, J. E., Yurco, K., Young, K. R., & Crews Meyer, K. A. (2018). Political Ecologies of Dynamic Wetlands: Hydrosocial Waterscapes in the Okavango Delta. The Professional Geographer, 71(1), 29–38. https://doi.org/10.1080/00330124.2018.1455524