摘要 : Targeted state intervention is needed to tackle complex environmental problems. However, state intervention faces rejection by some actors because these problems are typically cross-sectoral, multi-actor, and conflictual. To explo... 展开 Targeted state intervention is needed to tackle complex environmental problems. However, state intervention faces rejection by some actors because these problems are typically cross-sectoral, multi-actor, and conflictual. To explore why some stakeholders nevertheless favor state intervention as an approach to environmental risk prevention, the study examines the case of pesticide risk prevention in Uganda. Using a mixed-methods approach that combined an online survey and face-to-face interviews, stakeholders were asked about their agreement with different policy instruments. In general, the results indicate strong preferences for state intervention in risk prevention, but these preferences vary across actors and levels. Correlation and regression analysis reveal that high threat perception and agreement with precautionary action are associated with preferences for preventive state intervention. However, external drivers like forum participation and cross-sectoral collaboration do not exhibit the expected effects. Based on these findings, the study suggests how future policy making can be enhanced and clarifies which settings promote state intervention to address complex environmental problems. 收起