Ecosystem Data to Guide Hard Choices

The long history of human modifications of ecosystems to provide resource benefits ranges from the introduction of individual species to massive land use changes. These modifications are typically sectoral and reactive, both near-sighted approaches which have significant consequences for the environ...

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Published inIssues in science and technology Vol. 16; no. 3; pp. 37 - 44
Main Author REID, WALTER V.
Format Journal Article Magazine Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Washington The University of Texas at Dallas 22.03.2000
National Academy of Sciences
Issues in Science and Technology
Subjects
Agricultural Production
Agroecosystems
Animal Husbandry
Biodiversity
Biotic communities
Climate
Conservation of natural resources
Ecosystem assessment
Ecosystem management
Ecosystem models
Ecosystem services
Ecosystems
Environmental policy
Food crops
Freshwater ecosystems
Initiatives
International aspects
International environmental cooperation
Land Use
Lentic systems
Management
Marine ecosystems
Natural resources, International cooperation
Nature, Effect of human beings on
THE DELICATE BALANCE: ENVIRONMENT, ECONOMICS, DEVELOPMENT
Water Pollution
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ISSN0748-5492
1938-1557

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Summary:The long history of human modifications of ecosystems to provide resource benefits ranges from the introduction of individual species to massive land use changes. These modifications are typically sectoral and reactive, both near-sighted approaches which have significant consequences for the environment. The UN Millennium Ecosystem Assessment has been initiated to address effective ecosystem management, and utilizes scientific data and policy development to effect change. An integrated systems approach to ecosystem management requires data that can be generated by new advances in remote sensing, evaluated through advanced models, and made relevant through advances in resource economics. The Assessment will use such data to assess and direct policies, and to build capacity for ongoing assessments. Key subjects include current ecosystem conditions, ecosystem scenarios and tradeoffs, and response options.
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ISSN:0748-5492
1938-1557