Abstract Knowledge of the shared resources—or commons—that aquaculture systems rely
on, and the appropriate rule and norm systems to govern them—or institutions—is far behind …

We conducted a systematic review of the literature applying Elinor Ostrom's social-
ecological systems framework (SESF), with a focus on studies using quantitative …

Commons approaches in the seed sector are multi-faceted: They span from traditional seed
systems, ie seed sharing networks, to recent anti-enclosure movements that resist …

In this article we introduce the notion of imaginaries as a conceptual entry to study and better
understand how and why commons re-create and transform. We do so by first exploring …

We introduce the papers in this special issue by providing an overarching perspective on the
variety in kinds of commons and the ethical issues stemming from their diversity. Despite a …

It has become axiomatic that collective action is core to overcoming commons dilemmas.
However, the popularity of the commons dilemma framing has led to its decoupling from …

This article brings to center-stage questions of inequality within the context of contemporary
theory and scholarship on the commons. We engage with the commons literature to explore …

The growing literature on energy commons suggests that reimagining energy as a common
resource is critical for transitioning away from fossil fuel-based systems. However …

We analyze archetypes of farmer groups conducting pond aquaculture across the province
of Nusa Tenggara Barat, Indonesia using Ostrom's social-ecological systems framework …

Theorists of the commons appear to have rather siloed, ideologically driven understandings
of the repertoires of governance strategies enacted by the state in the emergence and …