Traumatic Natures of the Swamp: Concepts of Nature in the Romanian Danube Delta

A history of conflicts over land and resource use shapes local concepts of nature, posing significant challenges to participatory governance. The study reveals that these concepts emerge from institutional contexts and historical struggles, with legacies of disempowerment influencing how inhabitants perceive their environment. By developing a theory of 'traumatic nature,' the research highlights the complex interplay between governance processes and local narratives in the Romanian Danube Delta.

Assche, K. V., Bell, S., & Teampau, P. (2012). Traumatic Natures of the Swamp: Concepts of Nature in the Romanian Danube Delta. Environmental Values, 21(2), 163–183. https://doi.org/10.3197/096327112x13303670567297