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ECOSYSTEMS AND HUMAN WELL-BEING: POLICY RESPONSES
FINDINGS OF THE RESPONSES WORKING GROUP |
| By: |
Millennium Ecosystem Assessment |
| Format: |
Hardback |
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£108.00 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1559632690 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781559632690 |
| Publisher: |
ISLAND PRESS |
| Pub. date: |
26 August, 2005 |
| Pages: |
654 |
| Description: |
This is the third volume in the MA series, which 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 can be met only with significant policy and institutional changes. It serves as a guide to the creation of stronger policy frameworks. |
| Synopsis: |
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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US |
| Imprint: |
Island Press |
| Returns: |
Returnable |
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