To assess goods and services, which are provided to people by nature, the concept of Ecosystem Services has emerged since the 1990s. Typically, they are divided into supporting, regulating, provisioning and cultural services. Due to the comprehensive consideration of various factors, the concept provides a valuable framework to define and analyze linkages and dependencies between natural and human systems. Nevertheless, practical applications, methods for qualification and quantification, models, indicators and the integration of additional system components are needed in order to apply and improve the concept of ecosystem services and to make it a useful tool for responsible management of natural resources. The conference brought together scientists from different disciplines, experts in the field of ecosystem services, environmental managers and administrative board members to communicate, discuss and improve our knowledge about human-environmental relationships in the framework of ecosystem services. Key note speakers • Robert Costanza (University of Vermont – USA) • Sven Erik Jørgensen (University of Copenhagen – Denmark) • Rudolf de Groot (Wageningen University – Netherlands) • Marion Potschin (University of Nottingham – United Kingdom) • Walter Radermacher (Federal Statistical Office - Germany)
ECOSYSTEM SERVICESSolution for problems or a problem that needs solution?Workshop at Salzau Castle, northern Germany (near city of Kiel)May 13 - 15th, 2008
PETROSILLO, IRENE
2008-01-01
Abstract
To assess goods and services, which are provided to people by nature, the concept of Ecosystem Services has emerged since the 1990s. Typically, they are divided into supporting, regulating, provisioning and cultural services. Due to the comprehensive consideration of various factors, the concept provides a valuable framework to define and analyze linkages and dependencies between natural and human systems. Nevertheless, practical applications, methods for qualification and quantification, models, indicators and the integration of additional system components are needed in order to apply and improve the concept of ecosystem services and to make it a useful tool for responsible management of natural resources. The conference brought together scientists from different disciplines, experts in the field of ecosystem services, environmental managers and administrative board members to communicate, discuss and improve our knowledge about human-environmental relationships in the framework of ecosystem services. Key note speakers • Robert Costanza (University of Vermont – USA) • Sven Erik Jørgensen (University of Copenhagen – Denmark) • Rudolf de Groot (Wageningen University – Netherlands) • Marion Potschin (University of Nottingham – United Kingdom) • Walter Radermacher (Federal Statistical Office - Germany)I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
