Ecosystems and Human Well-Being: Policy Responses: Findings of the Responses Working Group

Author:   Millennium Ecosystem Assessment ,  Rik Leemans ,  Pushpam Kumar ,  Henk Simons
Publisher:   Island Press
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9781559632706


Pages:   654
Publication Date:   01 November 2005
Format:   Paperback
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With the knowledge of possible outcomes, what kind of actions should we take? The Millennium Ecosystem Assessment scored 74 response options for dealing with declines in ecosystem services and biodiversity, and managing drivers such as climate change and nutrient loading. This third volume in the MA series analyzes the track record of past policies and the potential of new ones. The challenge of reversing the degradation of ecosystems while meeting increasing demands for their services can be met only with significant policy and institutional changes. However, a difficult set of obstacles stand in the way. Policy makers must keep in mind that there are both trade-offs and synergies between human well-being, ecosystems, and ecosystem services, and that decisions regarding these trade-offs are difficult and often contentious. The Responses volume ultimately establishes which policy options have the greatest chance to overcome the obstacles and generate positive outcomes. It will serve as an invaluable guide to the creation of stronger policy frameworks for the future.

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Author:   Millennium Ecosystem Assessment ,  Rik Leemans ,  Pushpam Kumar ,  Henk Simons
Publisher:   Island Press
Imprint:   Island Press
Dimensions:   Width: 21.60cm , Height: 3.70cm , Length: 28.00cm
Weight:   1.524kg
ISBN:  

9781559632706


ISBN 10:   1559632704
Pages:   654
Publication Date:   01 November 2005
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Stock Indefinitely
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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The Millennium Ecosystem Assessment's work is overseen by a 45-member Board of Directors, co-chaired by Robert Watson, Chief Scientist and Senior Advisor for the Environment of the Environmentally and Socially Sustainable Development Network of the World Bank, and A.H. Zakri, director of the United Nations University's Institute of Advanced Studies. The Assessment Panel, which oversees the technical work of the MA, includes 13 of the world's leading social and natural scientists. It is co-chaired by Angela Cropper of the Cropper Foundation and Harold Mooney of Stanford University. Walter Reid is the director of the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment.

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