Visioning ecologically diverse and harmonious futures of Korea in Good Anthropocene
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Abstract
1.The Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), a buffer between North and South Korea, holds profound historical, cultural and ecological significance, as well as exceptional potential for conservation and transformation. This study explores ecologically diverse and peaceful futures for the Korean Peninsula by envisioning the DMZ as a landscape for harmonious human–nature co-existence.
2.Using the Nature Futures Framework (NFF) and the Seeds of Good Anthropocenes (SoGA) approach, we co-developed four ‘Living in Harmony with Nature’ visions that reflect diverse values and meanings of nature for sustainable and well-being oriented futures in Korea.
3.These visions emphasize balancing human activities with ecological integrity, reimagining the DMZ as a space for peace, restoration and shared stewardship. They express citizens' perspectives on aspirational and inclusive futures, highlighting existing initiatives as levers for change and intersectoral and interdisciplinary collaboration as key enabling conditions.
4.This visioning process demonstrates the role of the science-policy-society interface, diverse stakeholder engagement and integration of history, culture and social cohesion. This paper reflects on the lessons from this process and discusses implications for future scenario development—particularly how a whole-of-society approach can help identify policy options and societal transformations that advance nature–people-positive futures in Korea and beyond.
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Kim, H., Peterson, G., Kim, H., Lee, H., Yeo, M., Cho, Y., Harrison, P.A., Jin, G., Kang, B., Kim, J., Kim, S., Koo, K.A., Miller, B.W., Pereira, L.M., Ahn, S., Gwon, L., Im, J., Lee, S., Park, C., Park, J., Park, S., Yoon, Y., Yun Choe, Y., Im, M., and Choe, J., 2026, Visioning ecologically diverse and harmonious futures of Korea in Good Anthropocene: People and Nature, 24 p., https://doi.org/10.1002/pan3.70296.
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| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Visioning ecologically diverse and harmonious futures of Korea in Good Anthropocene |
| Series title | People and Nature |
| DOI | 10.1002/pan3.70296 |
| Edition | Online First |
| Publication Date | March 30, 2026 |
| Year Published | 2026 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | British Ecological Society |
| Contributing office(s) | North Central Climate Adaptation Science Center |
| Description | 24 p. |
| Country | North Korea, South Korea |
| Other Geospatial | Korean Peninsula |