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DOI 10.14512/gaia.26.1.8
Title (Primary) Towards a National Ecosystem Assessment in Germany: a plea for a comprehensive approach
Author Albert, C.; Neßhöver, C.; Schröter, M.; Wittmer, H. ORCID logo ; Bonn, A. ORCID logo ; Burkhard, B.; Dauber, J.; Döring, R.; Füst, C.; Grunewald, K.; Haase, D.; Hansjürgens, B.; Hauck, J.; Hinzmann, M.; Koellner, T.; Plieninger, T.; Rabe, S.-E.; Ring, I.; Spangenberg, J.H.; Stachow, U.; Wüstemann, H.; Görg, C.
Source Titel Gaia-Ecological Perspectives for Science and Society
Year 2017
Department OEKON; CLE; BZF; NSF; UPOL; iDiv; ESS
Volume 26
Issue 1
Page From 27
Page To 33
Language englisch
Keywords assessment; biodiversity; ecosystem services; science-policy dialogue; transdisciplinary approach
UFZ wide themes RU6;
Abstract We present options for a National Ecosystem Assessment in Germany (NEA-DE) that could inform decision-makers on the state and trends of ecosystems and ecosystem services. Characterizing a NEA-DE, we argue that its cross-sectoral, integrative approach would have the advantages of increased scientific understanding, addressing specific policy questions and creating science-policy dialogues. Challenges include objections against a utilitarian perspective, reservations concerning power relations, and responsibilities concerning the funding.
Persistent UFZ Identifier https://www.ufz.de/index.php?en=20939&ufzPublicationIdentifier=18558
Albert, C., Neßhöver, C., Schröter, M., Wittmer, H., Bonn, A., Burkhard, B., Dauber, J., Döring, R., Füst, C., Grunewald, K., Haase, D., Hansjürgens, B., Hauck, J., Hinzmann, M., Koellner, T., Plieninger, T., Rabe, S.-E., Ring, I., Spangenberg, J.H., Stachow, U., Wüstemann, H., Görg, C. (2017):
Towards a National Ecosystem Assessment in Germany: a plea for a comprehensive approach
GAIA 26 (1), 27 - 33 10.14512/gaia.26.1.8