Abstract:  This study examines the regeneration of coastal landscapes and local knowledge through collaborative governance at the Caota Sand Dunes Geopark in Taiwan. Drawing on document analysis, participant observation, and interviews, it explores how citizen science, walking pedagogy, and cultural translation reshape relations among landscape, community, and governance. Findings show that geopark governance operates as a place-based framework linking monitoring, education, and policy. Knowledge circulates between residents and experts, enabling the co-production of environmental data and cultural meaning. Participatory initiatives institutionalize local knowledge while strengthening community identity. Interpreted through power/knowledge, symbolic capital, critical pedagogy, and cultural sustainability, the case demonstrates how ecological restoration and cultural regeneration reinforce each other. Rather than separating local and scientific knowledge, the study highlights their interaction within a dynamic governance field, illustrating collaborative governance as an ongoing process of social learning and sustainability.

Keywords:  collaborative governance; cultural sustainability; Taiwan; walking pedagogy

Published:   25 March 2026

Issue:   Vol 3 (2026): University and Coastal Society Contributions to Ocean Sustainability (In Progress)