Coastal Zones Ecosystem Services
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Coastal Zones Ecosystem Services
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Author : R. Kerry Turner
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2015-06-10
Coastal Zones Ecosystem Services written by R. Kerry Turner and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-06-10 with Business & Economics categories.
This book applies the ‘ecosystem services’ framework to coastal environments, showing how it could facilitate an adaptive management strategy. The contributors describe a decision support system (DSS) based on the 3 Ps – pluralism, pragmatism and precaution – that leads to a more flexible, ‘learn by doing’ approach to the stewardship of coastal environments. The book lays out a “Balance Sheets Approach” to formatting, interrogating and presenting data and findings. The opening chapter defines coastal zones, their characteristics and natural resources, and describes their complex and dynamic nature. The chapter shows that large-scale trends and pressures have led to a global loss of 50% of marshes, leading to significant declines in biodiversity and habitat. Part I presents a conceptual framework, describes natural science techniques for coastal and shelf modeling, and describes valuation of ecosystem services. Part II outlines practical ecosystem indicators for coastal and marine ecosystem services, reviews literature on valuation of coastal and marine ecosystem services, explores scenarios, outlines marine and coastal ecosystem services data and offers tools for incorporating data into decision-making. PART III offers case studies including one linking the ecosystem services of Marine Protected Areas to benefits in human wellbeing; and another on valuing blue carbon captured by oceans and coastal ecosystems. Also included are a study of managed realignments and the English coastline and their value estimate transferability; and studies of the impact of jellyfish blooms on recreation in the UK and on fisheries in Italy.
Ecosystem Services
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Author : Gundersen, Hege
language : en
Publisher: Nordic Council of Ministers
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Ecosystem Services written by Gundersen, Hege and has been published by Nordic Council of Ministers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with Nature categories.
People are dependent on the ocean and coasts and their resources for their survival and well-being. Coastal ecosystems of the Nordic countries, such as kelp forests, blue mussel beds, eelgrass meadows and shallow bays and inlets, provide a number of supporting, provisioning, regulating, and cultural ecosystem services to both the local communities as well as the wider population who benefit from them. The study has focused on examining these coastal values through selected examples, and recommend possible applications and relevance for the management of the Nordic coastal areas and their resources. The project has also identified key gaps in the knowledge and suggests where further work should be emphasized.
Linking Coastal Ecosystems And Human Well Being
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Author : IUCN Ecosystems and Livelihoods Group Asia
language : en
Publisher: IUCN
Release Date : 2008
Linking Coastal Ecosystems And Human Well Being written by IUCN Ecosystems and Livelihoods Group Asia and has been published by IUCN this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Coastal ecology categories.
Ecosystem Services
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Author : Hege (NIVA) Gundersen
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017
Ecosystem Services written by Hege (NIVA) Gundersen and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017 with categories.
People are dependent on the ocean and coasts and their resources for their survival and well-being. Coastal ecosystems of the Nordic countries, such as kelp forests, blue mussel beds, eelgrass meadows and shallow bays and inlets, provide a number of supporting, provisioning, regulating, and cultural ecosystem services to both the local communities as well as the wider population who benefit from them. The study has focused on examining these coastal values through selected examples, and recommend possible applications and relevance for the management of the Nordic coastal areas and their resources. The project has also identified key gaps in the knowledge and suggests where further work should be emphasized.
Ecosystem Services In The Baltic Sea
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Author : Heini Ahtiainen
language : en
Publisher: Nordic Council of Ministers
Release Date : 2014-12-08
Ecosystem Services In The Baltic Sea written by Heini Ahtiainen and has been published by Nordic Council of Ministers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-12-08 with categories.
This report presents an overview of the ecosystem services and associated benefits provided by the Baltic Sea, including information on the approaches of assessing and valuing ecosystem services being applied in the Baltic Sea region. It also identifies the main challenges in ecosystem service assessments in the Baltic Sea, and outlines the way forward in applying assessment tools in regional and national policies. Valuation of the benefits provided by ecosystem services can aid in designing more efficient policies for the protection of the Baltic Sea. The existing studies on the value of improved marine environment are useful in assessing the importance and value of some marine ecosystem services, but further work is still needed on describing ecosystem services and their interactions, and evaluating how policy changes affect these services and human well-being.
Biodiversity And Ecosystem Services In Nordic Coastal Ecosystems
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Author : A. Belgrano
language : en
Publisher: Nordic Council of Ministers
Release Date : 2018-06-18
Biodiversity And Ecosystem Services In Nordic Coastal Ecosystems written by A. Belgrano and has been published by Nordic Council of Ministers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-06-18 with Technology & Engineering categories.
This report describes the status and trends of biodiversity and ecosystem services in the Nordic region, the drivers and pressures affecting them, interactions and effects on people and society, and options for governance. The main report consists of two volumes. Volume 1 The general overview (this report) and Volume 2 The geographical case studies. This study has been inspired by the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystems Services (IPBES). It departs from case studies (Volume 2, the geographical case studies) from ten geographical areas in the Nordic countries (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden) and the autonomous areas of Faroe Islands, Greenland, and Åland. The aim was to describe status and trends of biodiversity and ecosystem services in the Nordic region, including the drivers and pressures affecting these ecosystems, the effects on people and society and options for governance. The Nordic study is structured as closely as possible to the framework for the regional assessments currently being finalized within IPBES. The report highlights environmental differences and similarities in the Nordic coastal areas, like the inhabitants´ relation to nature and the environment as well as similarities in social and policy instruments between the Nordic countries. This study provides background material for decision-making and it is shown that Nordic cooperation is of great importance for sustainable coastal management and should be strengthened in future work.
Understanding The Connections Between Coastal Waters And Ocean Ecosystem Services And Human Health
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Author : Institute of Medicine
language : en
Publisher: National Academies Press
Release Date : 2014-06-02
Understanding The Connections Between Coastal Waters And Ocean Ecosystem Services And Human Health written by Institute of Medicine and has been published by National Academies Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-06-02 with Science categories.
Understanding the Connections Between Coastal Waters and Ocean Ecosystem Services and Human Health discusses the connection of ecosystem services and human health. This report looks at the state of the science of the role of oceans in ensuring human health and identifies gaps and opportunities for future research. The report summarizes a workshop convened by the Institute of Medicine's Roundtable on Environmental Health Sciences, Research, and Medicine. Participants discussed coastal waters and ocean ecosystem services in the United States in an effort to understand impacts on human health. Understanding the Connections Between Coastal Waters and Ocean Ecosystem Services and Human Health focuses on key linkages by discussing the ecosystem services provided by coastal waterways and oceans that are essential for human health and well-being; examining the major stressors that affect the ability of coastal waterways and ocean systems to provide essential services; and considering key factors that can enhance the resiliency of these systems.
Making Waves
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Author : Katrina Brown
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2012-04-27
Making Waves written by Katrina Brown and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-04-27 with Business & Economics categories.
This text demonstrates new methods for the management of natural resources. The methods are applied to coastal zones - where population and economic pressues often conflict acutely with fragile and diverse ecosystems.
Marine Ecosystem Services
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Author : Hasler, Berit
language : en
Publisher: Nordic Council of Ministers
Release Date : 2016-04-18
Marine Ecosystem Services written by Hasler, Berit and has been published by Nordic Council of Ministers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-04-18 with Science categories.
Marine Ecosystem Services (MARECOS) is an interdisciplinary study that provides relevant information for national, Nordic and international ecosystem services assessments and valuation in the implementation of marine policy. This report aims to provide suggestions on how ecosystem condition assessments, being based on the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD), and the HELCOM indicator based assessments for the Baltic Sea, could be used for the assessment of ecosystem services. By describing the potentials of linking data and knowledge describing the status of marine ecosystems and water quality to the values of the services and goods provided, the report offers useful information for policy and decision makers in the domain of the marine and aquatic policies around the Baltic and in the Nordic countries.
Global Challenges In Integrated Coastal Zone Management
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Author : Einar Dahl
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2012-12-18
Global Challenges In Integrated Coastal Zone Management written by Einar Dahl and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-12-18 with Science categories.
Growing pressure from increasingly diverse human activities coupled with climate change impacts threaten the functional integrity of coastal ecosystems around the globe. A multi-disciplinary approach towards understanding drivers, pressures and impacts in the coastal zone requires effective integration of data and information in policy and management, combining expertise from nature and social science, to reach a balanced and sustainable development of the coastal zone. This important book comprises the proceedings of The International Symposium on Integrated Coastal Zone Management, which took place in Arendal, Norway between 3-7 July 2011. The main objective of the Symposium was to present current knowledge and to address issues on advice and management related to the coastal zone. The major themes of papers included in this book are: Coastal habitats and ecosystem services Adaptation/mitigation to change in coastal systems Coastal governance Linking science and management Comprising a huge wealth of information, this timely and well-edited volume is essential reading for all those involved in coastal zone management around the globe. All libraries in research establishments and universities where marine, aquatic and environmental sciences, and fisheries and aquatic sciences are studied and taught will need copies of this important volume on their shelves.