Ecosystems and human well-being
If we know enough to act, what might be the consequences of our actions? Scenarios are an invaluable tool for analyzing complex systems and understanding possible outcomes. This second volume of the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment series explores the implications of four different approaches for managing ecosystem services in the face of growing human demand for them: The Global Orchestration approach is defined as socially conscious globalization, one in which we emphasize equity, economic gr…
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- Full title :Ecosystems and human well-being / findings of the Condition and Trends Working Group of the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment.
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If we know enough to act, what might be the consequences of our actions? Scenarios are an invaluable tool for analyzing complex systems and understanding possible outcomes.
This second volume of the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment series explores the implications of four different approaches for managing ecosystem services in the face of growing human demand for them: The Global Orchestration approach is defined as socially conscious globalization, one in which we emphasize equity, economic growth, and public goods, reacting to ecosystem problems when they reach critical stages.
Order from Strength represents a regionalized approach, in which our emphasis is on security and economic growth, again reacting to ecosystem problems only as they arise.
Adapting Mosaic is also a regionalized approach, but one that emphasizes proactive management of ecosystems, local adaptation, and flexible governance.
TechnoGarden is a globalized approach with an emphasis on green technology and a proactive approach to managing ecosystems.
The Scenarios volume will help decision-makers and managers identify development paths that better maintain the resilience of ecosystems, and can reduce the risk of damage to human well-being and the environment.
Edition Statements
- Publication Date:cop. 2005.
Publication Statements
- Publisher(s):Island Press
- Place of Publication:Washington, DC
- Language:eng
- Publication Date:cop. 2005.
The Physical Object
- Description:XXV, 560 p. ; : 28 cm.
Edition Identifiers
- ISBN:1559633905, 9781559633901, 1559633913, 9781559633918
- oclc:ocn774412635
- LC Classification:GF50
- Dewey Decimal:333.95
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