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

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 tradeoffs 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.

General

Imprint:	Island Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	September 2005
First published:	September 2005
Authors:	Millennium Ecosystem Assessment
Dimensions:	280 x 216 x 40mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	654
ISBN-13:	978-1-55963-269-0
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Life sciences: general issues > Ecological science, the Biosphere Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Social impact of environmental issues > General
LSN:	1-55963-269-0
Barcode:	9781559632690

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