Integration of Ecosystem Services into Land Use Planning in Mozambique

Atumane, Alí; Cabral, Pedro

doi:10.1080/26395916.2021.1903081

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“…Still, it has been used for environmental management, specifically ESs approach implementation. Previous studies used SWOT analysis to assess the ESs framework itself (Bull et al, 2016) or to assess the opportunities for integrating ESs into existing policy documents (e.g., Atumane & Cabral, 2021; Inkoom et al, 2017). Moreover, SWOT analysis can help target priorities for sustainable development grounded on stakeholders' knowledge (Gkoltsiou & Mougiakou, 2021).…”

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Strategic use of ecosystem services and co‐benefits for Sustainable Development Goals

Bitoun¹,

David²,

Devillers³

2022

Sustainable Development

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Ecosystem services' (ES) assessments can inform sustainability policies but often translate poorly into practical decision-making due to their disconnection from local challenges. Problem framing is a crucial step in improving the operationalization of ecosystem studies. First, the study analyzes the challenges and opportunities for sustainability in three European outermost regions: the Canary Islands, French Guiana, and Reunion Island. Second, it proposes strategies to make use of ES assessments as a means to address these sustainability issues. We used a Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) analysis for strategic planning, extended with a PESTEL analysis, standing for Political, Economic, Socio-cultural, Technological, Environmental, Legal, and Regulatory. Semi-structured interviews (n = 38) were conducted to identify PESTEL factors facilitating or impeding sustainability in the case studies. Interviews were coded into PESTEL factors before being synthesized and reported into SWOT matrices. We suggest seven ESs implementation strategies addressing these challenges from these SWOT matrices. Finally, this paper highlights the potential contributions of ES-based strategies to achieving multiple United Nations' 2015 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). On average, the strategies are expected to affect the delivery of six ESs. The suggested strategies are expected to contribute to the achievement of SDGs 15 (Life on Land), 2 (Zero Hunger), 14 (Life Below Water), and 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities). These results pinpoint the key factors to consider, through stakeholder consultation, when designing a practical ES study.

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Section: Methodsmentioning

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Strategic use of ecosystem services and co‐benefits for Sustainable Development Goals

Bitoun¹,

David²,

Devillers³

2022

Sustainable Development

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“…In Mozambique, reduced capacity in terms of trained staff, funding and tools for monitoring changes in natural resources also impact on the integration of ecosystem services in planning (Atumane & Cabral, 2021). In contrast to the apparent limited knowledge of ecosystem services in the case study, and in Mozambique (Atumane & Cabral, 2021) and South also make only implicit reference to ecosystem services (Atumane & Cabral, 2021;Cortinovis & Geneletti, 2018;La Rosa, 2019;Mascarenhas et al, 2015;Rozas-Vásquez et al, 2018;Sitas et al, 2014b;Woodruff & BenDor, 2016). In addition, ecosystem services are typically addressed at a broad level, often in strategic environmental assessments (SEAs), without detail of the quantity, value and scale thereof (Cortinovis & Geneletti, 2018;Longato et al, 2021;Woodruff & BenDor, 2016).…”

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“…Literature on the incorporation of ecosystem services into urban planning in the both Global North and South emphasises regulatory services, especially flood regulation, followed by cultural services, with little reference to supporting services (Atumane & Cabral, 2021;Beery et al, 2016;Mascarenhas et al, 2015;Rozas-Vásquez et al, 2018). However, in Ontario, where municipalities have effectively incorporated ecosystem services in their urban plans, the focus is on cultural and supporting services, with little reference to regulating and provisioning services (Lam & Conway, 2018).…”

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Inclusion of ecosystem services in the management of municipal natural open space systems

Wessels,

Sitas,

O'Farrell

et al. 2023

People and Nature

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Unprecedented urbanisation in the Global South is transforming natural urban landscapes, impacting on the ability of nature to provide essential ecosystem services. Within the context of pressures facing many urban natural open spaces, particularly in Africa, we used a local municipality in South Africa as a case study to (i) identify local government priorities for a natural open space system; (ii) develop an understanding of whether, and how, ecosystem services are considered by local government, and the reasons thereof; and (iii) ascertain the extent of proactive planning regarding regulating and other ecosystem services, including the temporal and spatial scales, and implications. In‐depth qualitative interviews (n = 12) were undertaken with senior municipal officials representing departments whose work impacts the environment. Municipal decision‐support documents were also analysed for any direct and/or indirect references to ecosystem services. Planning for, and management of, ecosystem services provided by natural open spaces is influenced by interwoven infrastructure, municipal service delivery and equity challenges, complex institutional constraints and poverty, with little focus on the socio‐economic opportunities and other benefits of natural open space systems. Values, perceptions and knowledge also influence the management of ecosystem services. The study contributes to understanding the opportunities and challenges for the future governance of natural open space in the Global South, which require explicit consideration in municipal planning, management and budgeting processes. Policy and management implications identified include prioritisation of the regulating functions provided by natural open space systems, pivotal to the urban resilience agenda; building on the inherent appreciation of nature features as city assets, while achieving socio‐economic upliftment; improved (on‐site) collaborative management of natural open spaces; and involvement of local government officials in the preparation and updating of environmental policies and decision‐support documents, to ensure skills and knowledge transfer and interest are entrenched in local government departments. Read the free Plain Language Summary for this article on the Journal blog.

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“…In recent years, the country has experienced a slowdown in progress on poverty reduction resulting from a number of factors, with climate change impacts being the highest contributor to the country's economy. Climate-related hazards such as droughts, floods, and cyclones are frequently occurring, which is having a cumulative and devastating impact on a population that is inadequately prepared (World Bank, 2012;Government of Mozambique, 2018) (Atumane & Cabral, 2021). Hence, the authors argued that there was still an important vacuum affecting the effective implementation of SEA in the country.…”

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Attempt to an Analysis of the Advances Made in Implementing the Strategic Environmental Assessment in Southern Africa in the Light of Climate Change

Mubanga

Kwarteng²

2022

Preprint

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The current study aims to provide an up-to-date status quo of the advances made in establishing and operationalising SEA and the subsequent integration of climate change in the Southern African region. It examines through a comparative qualitative assessment of SEA systems' status and implementation by highlighting individual countries' strengths, opportunities, and weaknesses to pave the way for effective strategic environmental decision-making. I used a desktop review of scientific papers and other relevant documents published about SEA and climate change in the region as the primary method used to collect all the information necessary for this study. Other documents were obtained from the governmental and other institutions websites to supplement the published documents. The findings of this study indicate that SEA in southern African countries is currently a crucial environmental policy consideration. Nevertheless, the study also exposes the heterogeneity in SEA adoption, climate change integration, and implementation in the region. A lot needs to be done as the formalisation of SEA in the region has been quite slow.

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Integration of Ecosystem Services into Land Use Planning in Mozambique

Cited by 12 publications

References 53 publications

Strategic use of ecosystem services and co‐benefits for Sustainable Development Goals

Strategic use of ecosystem services and co‐benefits for Sustainable Development Goals

Inclusion of ecosystem services in the management of municipal natural open space systems

Attempt to an Analysis of the Advances Made in Implementing the Strategic Environmental Assessment in Southern Africa in the Light of Climate Change

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