1. Towards a National Ecosystem Assessment in Germany.
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Albert, Christian, Neßhöver, Carsten, Schröter, Matthias, Wittmer, Heidi, Bonn, Aletta, Burkhard, Benjamin, Dauber, Jens, Döring, Ralf, Fürst, Christine, Grunewald, Karsten, Haase, Dagmar, Hansjürgens, Bernd, Hauck, Jennifer, Hinzmann, Mandy, Koellner, Thomas, Plieninger, Tobias, Rabe, Sven-Erik, Ring, Irene, Spangenberg, Joachim H., and Stachow, Ulrich
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ENVIRONMENTAL impact analysis ,ECOSYSTEM management ,ENVIRONMENTAL management ,ENVIRONMENTAL protection ,ENVIRONMENTAL monitoring - 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. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2017
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