Long-term socio-ecological research (LTSER) for biodiversity protection – A complex systems approach for the study of dynamic human–nature interactions

Ohl, Cornelia; Johst, Karin; Meyerhoff, Jürgen; Beckenkamp, Martin; Grüsgen, Volker; Drechsler, Martín

doi:10.1016/j.ecocom.2009.10.002

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“…As with seed exchange itself, it is difficult to separate purely biological from social factors when considering these wider issues; rather, these factors interact to a considerable degree, both in cause and effect. Such a crossdisciplinary perspective is becoming more prevalent in related fields of conservation (e.g., Ohl et al 2010;Young 2010;von Glasenapp and Thornton 2011).…”

Section: Seed Exchange Is Relevant To Many Issues Other Than Agrobiodmentioning

confidence: 99%

Seed exchange networks for agrobiodiversity conservation. A review

Pautasso

Aistara²,

Barnaud

et al. 2012

Agron. Sustain. Dev.

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The circulation of seed among farmers is central to agrobiodiversity conservation and dynamics. Agrobiodiversity, the diversity of agricultural systems from genes to varieties and crop species, from farming methods to landscape composition, is part of humanity's cultural heritage. Whereas agrobiodiversity conservation has received much attention from researchers and policy makers over the last decades, the methods available to study the role of seed exchange networks in preserving crop biodiversity have only recently begun to be considered. In this overview, we present key concepts, methods, and challenges to better understand seed exchange networks so as to improve the chances that traditional crop varieties (landraces) will be preserved and used sustainably around the world. The available literature suggests that there is insufficient knowledge about the social, cultural, and methodological dimensions of environmental change, including how seed exchange networks will cope with changes in climates, socio-economic factors, and family structures that have supported seed exchange systems to date. Methods available to study the role of seed exchange networks in the preservation and adaptation of crop specific and genetic diversity range from meta-analysis to modelling, from participatory approaches to the development of bio-indicators, from genetic to biogeographical studies, from anthropological and ethnographic research to the use of network theory. We advocate a diversity of approaches, so as to foster the creation of robust and policy-relevant knowledge. Open challenges in the study of the role of seed exchange networks in biodiversity conservation include the development of methods to (i) enhance farmers' participation to decision-making in agro-ecosystems, (ii) integrate ex situ and in situ approaches, (iii) achieve interdisciplinary research collaboration between social and natural scientists, and (iv) use network analysis as a conceptual framework to bridge boundaries among researchers, farmers and policy makers, as well as other stakeholders. (Résumé d'auteur

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Section: Seed Exchange Is Relevant To Many Issues Other Than Agrobiodmentioning

confidence: 99%

Seed exchange networks for agrobiodiversity conservation. A review

Pautasso

Aistara²,

Barnaud

et al. 2012

Agron. Sustain. Dev.

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“…A number of projects researching NbS more generally and looking specifically at implementation aspects only exist for a certain (short) time; there is, however, the need for long-term projects, particularly regarding solutions about how to address implementation and maintenance after the project and related funding end. This is mirrored in the activities working to develop long-term ecological research (with research sites established all over the world; see http://www.ilternet.edu) into long-term socialecological research (Ohl et al 2010). The focus is suggested to not only rest on researching the design and early-stage implementation of NbS, but also to enable a monitoring of the impacts they have in terms of human-environment relationships over time.…”

Section: Potential Barriers To Nbsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Nature-based solutions to climate change mitigation and adaptation in urban areas: perspectives on indicators, knowledge gaps, barriers, and opportunities for action

Kabisch¹,

Frantzeskaki²,

Pauleit³

et al. 2016

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. 2016. Nature-based solutions to climate change mitigation and adaptation in urban areas: perspectives on indicators, knowledge gaps, barriers, and opportunities for action. Ecology and Society 21 (2) ABSTRACT. Nature-based solutions promoting green and blue urban areas have significant potential to decrease the vulnerability and enhance the resilience of cities in light of climatic change. They can thereby help to mitigate climate change-induced impacts and serve as proactive adaptation options for municipalities. We explore the various contexts in which nature-based solutions are relevant for climate mitigation and adaptation in urban areas, identify indicators for assessing the effectiveness of nature-based solutions and related knowledge gaps. In addition, we explore existing barriers and potential opportunities for increasing the scale and effectiveness of nature-based solution implementation. The results were derived from an inter-and transdisciplinary workshop with experts from research, municipalities, policy, and society. As an outcome of the workshop discussions and building on existing evidence, we highlight three main needs for future science and policy agendas when dealing with nature-based solutions: (i) produce stronger evidence on nature-based solutions for climate change adaptation and mitigation and raise awareness by increasing implementation; (ii) adapt for governance challenges in implementing nature-based solutions by using reflexive approaches, which implies bringing together new networks of society, nature-based solution ambassadors, and practitioners; (iii) consider socio-environmental justice and social cohesion when implementing nature-based solutions by using integrated governance approaches that take into account an integrative and transdisciplinary participation of diverse actors. Taking these needs into account, nature-based solutions can serve as climate mitigation and adaptation tools that produce additional cobenefits for societal well-being, thereby serving as strong investment options for sustainable urban planning.

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“…Many environmental studies report long-lasting mediation processes to overcome environmental dilemmas (cf., for instance Ohl et al, 2008).…”

Section: Institutional Ergonomics: Creating Citizen-friendly Institutmentioning

confidence: 99%

Long-term socio-ecological research (LTSER) for biodiversity protection – A complex systems approach for the study of dynamic human–nature interactions

Cited by 24 publications

References 41 publications

Seed exchange networks for agrobiodiversity conservation. A review

Seed exchange networks for agrobiodiversity conservation. A review

Nature-based solutions to climate change mitigation and adaptation in urban areas: perspectives on indicators, knowledge gaps, barriers, and opportunities for action

Environmental Dilemmas Revisited: Structural Consequences from the Angle of Institutional Ergonomics

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