Field guide to Adaptive Collaborative Management and improving women's participation

Abstract

Adaptive Collaborative Management (ACM) is a transformative problem-solving and management approach to learn and act collectively to systematically adapt to change. This manual specifically addresses how to encourage the broader participation of women in decision making through ACM. We include practical guidance and examples of how to apply ACM methods in communities and how to teach those methods to others. The guide is based on knowledge from forest management, however the methods can be applied in managing a wide range of natural resources, such as natural forests, planted forests, crops, gardens, water or animals.