Understanding why certain values of nature become legitimate and institutionalised while others remain marginal is central to advancing sustainability transformations. This paper from Ishihara & Pascual develops a conceptual framework that integrates the notions of symbolic power and socially endorsed beliefs to explain how values are formed, emerge, and gain legitimacy.
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Research Articles
The role of symbolic power in sustainability transformations
PLOS Sustainability and Transformation: published March 30, 2026 | https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pstr.0000188
Many partners, big numbers? Estimating the reach of CGIAR – supported innovations in East and Southern Africa
PLOS Sustainability and Transformation: published March 30, 2026 | https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pstr.0000230