Resilience trinity: safeguarding ecosystem services across three different time horizons and decision contexts

AbstractEnsuring ecosystem resilience is an intuitive approach to safeguard future provisioning of ecosystem services (ES). However, resilience is an ambiguous concept and difficult to operationalize. Focusing on resilience mechanisms, such as diversity, network architectures or adaptive capacity, has recently been suggested as means to operationalize resilience. Still, the focus on mechanisms is not specific enough because the usefulness of a mechanism is context-dependent. We suggest a conceptual framework, resilience trinity, to facilitate management of resilience mechanisms in three distinctive decision contexts and time-horizons. i) reactive, when there is an imminent threat to ES resilience and a high pressure to act, ii) adjustive, when the threat is known in general but there is still time to adapt management, and iii) provident when time horizons are very long and the nature of the threats is uncertain, leading to a low willingness to act. This emphasizes that resilience has different interpretations and implications at different time horizons which however need to be reconciled. The inclusion of time into resilience thinking ensures that longer-term management actions are not missed while urgent threats to ES are given priority.

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Development of a conceptual framework for the management of biodiversity and ecosystem services in the Mexican Caribbean

Biota Neotropica ◽

10.1590/1676-0611-bn-2019-0901 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 20 (suppl 1) ◽

Author(s):

Andrés Sánchez-Quinto ◽

Julliet Correa da Costa ◽

Nadia S. Zamboni ◽

Fábio H. C. Sanches ◽

Silas C. Principe ◽

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Keyword(s):

Ecosystem Services ◽

Coral Reefs ◽

Conceptual Framework ◽

Conceptual Model ◽

Coastal Region ◽

Ecosystem Model ◽

Coastal Protection ◽

Coastal Environments ◽

Management Actions ◽

Global Biodiversity

Abstract: Coral reefs and mangroves support rich biodiversity and provide ecosystem services that range from food, recreational benefits and coastal protection services, among others. They are one of the most threatened ecosystems by urbanization processes. In this context, we developed a conceptual framework for the management of biodiversity and ecosystem services for these coastal environments. We based our workflow on two sections: “Information base” and “Governance” and use the Puerto Morelos Coastal region as a case study for coastal protection. Puerto Morelos is between two of the most touristic destinations of Mexico (Playa del Carmen and Cancun) that has experienced an increase of population in the past four decades resulting in an intensification of multiple threats to its ecosystems. We characterized the two ecosystems with a “Management Units” strategy. An expert-based ecosystem services matrix was also described in order to connect mangroves and coral reef ecosystems with the multiple beneficiaries. Then an ecosystem model (conceptual model and Global Biodiversity model) was developed. The conceptual model was useful in understanding the interplay processes between systems regarding the ecosystem service of “Coastal Protection”. The Global Biodiversity model evidenced the human-induced shifts in the biodiversity for mangrove and coral reefs ecosystems. Also, a projection for 2035 of “best” and “worst” scenarios was applied using GLOBIO3. A DPSIR conceptual framework was used to analyze environmental problems regarding ecosystem services maintenance. Finally, we evaluated a set of policies associated with these ecosystems that favor coastal protection integrity. This framework facilitates the identification of the most relevant processes and controls about the provision of coastal protection service. It can also be useful to better target management actions and as a tool to identify future management needs to tackle the challenges preventing more effective conservation of coastal environments.

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Serviços ecossistêmicos prestados por recifes de coral nas ilhas de Tinharé e Boipeba, Baixo Sul da Bahia, Brasil

10.31237/osf.io/za7c9 ◽

2018 ◽

Author(s):

Carla Isobel Elliff

Keyword(s):

Ecosystem Services ◽

Coral Reefs ◽

Current Model ◽

Management Strategies ◽

Environmental Indicators ◽

Management Actions ◽

Shoreline Protection ◽

Fringing Reefs ◽

Integrated Valuation ◽

Reef Decline

Coral reefs provide important ecosystem services to coastal communities. The Archipelago of Tinhar?e andBoipeba, Bahia, Brazil, are mostly surrounded by fringing reefs, which have undergone several chronichuman impacts. The objective of the present study was to apply an ecosystem-based approach byanalyzing the ecosystem services provided by the coral reefs of the Archipelago of Tinhar?e and Boipeba inorder to support management actions and serve as a tool for coastal management. Ecosystem serviceswere assessed through the observation of environmental indicators of their occurrence and by using asuite of models from the Integrated Valuation of Environmental Services and Tradeoffs (InVEST) softwarecombined with data from the Atlantic and Gulf Rapid Reef Assessment (AGRRA) protocol database. Theservices of greatest occurrence were food provision, habitat maintenance, shoreline protection andrecreation. While the main stressful factors were tourism activities, the absence of a sewage system andfisheries. The coral reefs presented potential for shoreline protection along 50.5% of the islands. Moreover,46.8% of the shoreline would present moderate to high vulnerability in case of coral reef disappearance.The coincidence of areas with high risk of loss in the capacity to provide services and highvulnerability in the scenario of absence of reefs is concerning. Thus, the current model for tourism usedin the area should be altered, as should new management strategies be implemented, which can bringbenefits and avoid reef decline.

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An Overview of Ecosystem Service Studies in a Tropical Biodiversity Hotspot, Sri Lanka: Key Perspectives for Future Research

Forests ◽

10.3390/f12050540 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 12 (5) ◽

pp. 540

Author(s):

Chaya Sarathchandra ◽

Yirga Alemu Abebe ◽

Iresha Lakmali Wijerathne ◽

Sasith Tharanga Aluthwattha ◽

Sriyani Wickramasinghe ◽

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Keyword(s):

Ecosystem Services ◽

Sri Lanka ◽

Ecosystem Service ◽

Future Research ◽

Species Introduction ◽

Related Research ◽

Management Actions ◽

Service Category ◽

Tropical Biodiversity ◽

Published Evidence

Tropical island countries are often highly populated and deliver immense ecosystem service benefits. As human wellbeing depends on these ecosystems, proper management is crucial in the resource-rich tropical lands where there is less related research. Though ecosystem service and biodiversity studies are a promising path to inform the ecosystem management for these mostly developing countries, published evidence of using ecosystem service studies in decision making is lacking. The purpose of this study is to provide an overview of ecosystem services and related research in Sri Lanka, examining trends and gaps in how these studies are conceptualized. Out of the considered 220 peer-reviewed articles, the majority of articles (48.2%) were terrestrial and forest related while coastal ecosystems were considered in 33.2% of studies. In most studies, the ecosystem service category studied was provisioning (31.5%) followed by regulatory service (28.7%). Studies investigating and quantifying ecosystem services, pressures on ecosystems, and their management were fewer compared to studies related to biodiversity or species introduction. Moreover, studies investigating the value of ecosystem services and biodiversity to the communities or involvement of stakeholders in the development of management actions regarding the ecosystem services were rare in Sri Lanka, and an intense focus from future studies in these aspects is timely and necessary.

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Accident Management Actions in an Upper-Head Small-Break Loss-of-Coolant Accident with High-Pressure Safety Injection Failed

Nuclear Technology ◽

10.13182/nt11-a12507 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 175 (3) ◽

pp. 572-593 ◽

Cited By ~ 12

Author(s):

César Queral ◽

Juan González-Cadelo ◽

Gonzalo Jimenez ◽

Ernesto Villalba

Keyword(s):

High Pressure ◽

Management Actions ◽

Loss Of Coolant Accident ◽

Accident Management ◽

Loss Of Coolant

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A conceptual framework to assess the effects of environmental change on ecosystem services

Biodiversity and Conservation ◽

10.1007/s10531-010-9838-5 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 19 (10) ◽

pp. 2823-2842 ◽

Cited By ~ 136

Author(s):

M. D. A. Rounsevell ◽

T. P. Dawson ◽

P. A. Harrison

Keyword(s):

Ecosystem Services ◽

Environmental Change ◽

Conceptual Framework

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AN INTRODUCTORY REVIEW ABOUT DEFENCE MANAGEMENT: A CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK

International Journal of Research -GRANTHAALAYAH ◽

10.29121/granthaalayah.v9.i6.2021.3978 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (6) ◽

pp. 30-35

Author(s):

P. Balathandayutham ◽

V. Muralidharan

Keyword(s):

Conceptual Framework ◽

Policy Formation ◽

The State ◽

Common Goal ◽

The Common ◽

Acquisition Management ◽

The Military ◽

Term Management ◽

Actual Control ◽

Introductory Review

The concept of management refers to the process to plan, to organize, to staff, to direct and to control the activities in any organization for achieving the common goal in a very systematic manner. Further, the term management refers to both a method of science art to empower individuals and to make an institution more efficient and effective when compared to the state without the manager and the management. As a process of the institution, the management lies amidst the policy formation for and the actual control and command of the forces in the military sector. management covers elements like management of the resources of sector, management of the personnel in the field and acquisition management.

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A Conceptual Framework to Design Green Infrastructure: Ecosystem Services as an Opportunity for Creating Shared Value in Ground Photovoltaic Systems

Land ◽

10.3390/land9080238 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 9 (8) ◽

pp. 238 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Teodoro Semeraro ◽

Roberta Aretano ◽

Amilcare Barca ◽

Alessandro Pomes ◽

Cecilia Del Giudice ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Ecosystem Services ◽

Conceptual Framework ◽

Green Infrastructure ◽

Social Needs ◽

Raw Material ◽

Business Success ◽

Photovoltaic Systems ◽

Multifunctional Land Use ◽

Creating Shared Value ◽

New Vision

This paper presents a conceptual framework that looks at photovoltaic systems in synergy with ecosystem services. The focus is to connect business success with social and ecological progress based on the operative concept of multifunctional land use. Such an approach attempts to harmonise the needs of the industrial processes of photovoltaic systems and the ecological and social needs of the landscape context. Different from the usual design of ground photovoltaic systems in farmlands or brownfields, a new framework is proposed, combining photovoltaic panels and vegetation. A case study is considered, applying the framework to existing photovoltaic systems in the Apulia region (southern Italy). The analysis shows how the framework has, among others, the major functions of increasing solar energy production, recycling wastewater, creating raw material for biofuel, as well as providing animal habitat and mitigating air temperature. The latter is preliminarily evaluated by means of modelling simulations performed with a computational fluid dynamics and microclimate model, ENVI-met. This approach opens up a new vision of the infrastructure design of photovoltaic systems which can produce new social and economic income.

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Assessing the Environmental Quality Resulting from Damages to Human-Nature Interactions Caused by Population Increase: A Systems Thinking Approach

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su11071957 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 11 (7) ◽

pp. 1957 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Fernando Ramos-Quintana ◽

Héctor Sotelo-Nava ◽

Hugo Saldarriaga-Noreña ◽

Efraín Tovar-Sánchez

Keyword(s):

Conceptual Framework ◽

Human Nature ◽

Systems Thinking ◽

Closed System ◽

Feedback Loop ◽

Population Increase ◽

Environment Quality ◽

Management Actions ◽

Systems Thinking Approach ◽

Multiple Interactions

Multiple interactions between population increase-as driving force- and pressure factors can cause damage to human-nature interactions. In this paper, we aim to identify, understand, and assess those interactions that exert effects on environment quality. The assessments of multiple interactions will allow selecting management actions to reduce negative effects, such as the loss of vegetation cover, on the environment. However, multiple interactions hinder the understanding of such complex systems. The relevance of this study is related to the support of the systems thinking approach to achieve two objectives: (1) to build a conceptual framework that facilitates the construction of a network aimed at representing the multiple interactions; (2) to build a closed system for the sake of developing a sustainable environmental management system. Thus, the performance of the implemented management actions is assessed through the feedback loop of the closed system. The proposed conceptual framework and the closed system were applied to the state of Morelos, Mexico. We highlight the following results: the systems thinking approach facilitated the construction of a conceptual framework to build understandable causal network; a set of environmental pathways were derived from the causal network and then combined to define and assess a global environmental state. Environmental pathways are composed of relationships between population increase and pressure variables that exert effects on the environment quality; the feedback loop facilitated the performance analysis of implemented management actions related to natural protected areas. The current results suggest further research to apply this study to diverse systems where multiple interactions between drivers and pressure factors damage human-nature interactions, thus exerting effects on the environmental state.

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