Participatory systematic mapping as a tool to identify gaps in ecosystem services research: insights from a Baltic Sea case study

Kuhn, Tinka; Oinonen, Soile; Trentlage, Jennifer; Riikonen, Simo; Vikström, Suvi; Burkhard, Benjamin

doi:10.1016/j.ecoser.2020.101237

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“…Research on regulating ecosystem services focussed mainly on biological regulation [ 7 ], the main topics covering eutrophication and wetland reed systems. The most common health and well-being indicator studied was economic living standards (Fig.…”

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“…The aim of this project was to work in conjunction with experts in marine science and policy advisors to provide the policymakers with the evidence they required through a systematic search of the literature that covered a range of disciplines and feed it back to them. The aim of working with the experts and policy advisors was to ensure the relevance of the project for policy support and improve the credibility and legitimacy of research undertaken in marine science [ 7 ].…”

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Evidence on the impact of Baltic Sea ecosystems on human health and well-being: a systematic map

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Background While the unique marine and coastal environment of the Baltic Sea provides numerous ecosystem services, its ecosystems are under pressure due to the intensification and diversification of anthropogenic uses. This present work constitutes a systematic map of the evidence of the impacts of ecosystem services and disservices on human health and well-being. The aim is to create a better understanding of the threats of unsustainable management or the benefits of sustainable management of the Baltic Sea and the impacts these may have on the health and well-being of human populations and present these findings to policy advisors. The mapping process is described, and the characteristics of the evidence base are presented. Methods The applied method has been previously published in a systematic map protocol. Literature searches were carried out in English considering published peer-reviewed literature from traditional scientific journals and scientific reports from the grey literature, using synthesis software. A total of 17 databases were searched. Articles were screened in stages at title and abstract stage, then full-text stage. Geographic limitations were placed on the searches in accordance with research funders call, however, watersheds that had an impact on the Baltic Sea marine and coastal regions were considered. We used the more open PEO format, where population (P) included the human populations within the marine and coastal environment of the Baltic Sea region, exposure (E) related to the Baltic Sea ecosystems services and disservices, and the outcome (O) included all aspects of human health and well-being. After full-text screening articles selected for inclusion were searched for metadata connected to bibliographic information, ecosystem services, health and well-being outcomes and policy relevance. Review findings Out of 6456 hits only 460 studies discussed either health or well-being indicators to some extent. Of these, only 67 explicitly mentioned ecosystem services and health and well-being indicators. However, few in this subset engaged with the topic of ecosystem services or disservices and health and well-being in depth. Studies are increasingly relating the two concepts but currently it is mainly studies focussed on cultural ecosystem services that deal with the concept of health and well-being to a greater degree. Studies in the medical literature relating to impacts on health from exposure to the Baltic Sea did not relate their findings to ecosystem services. The database of 67 studies is attached as Additional file 5. Conclusions Ecosystem services play an important role in human health and well-being; however, we found few studies that explicitly examine these impacts in detail. Further research is needed to link the health and well-being outcomes from the Baltic Sea to the ecosystem services supplied and therefore to demonstrate the benefits and disservices provided by the Baltic Sea ecosystems to human populations.

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Evidence on the impact of Baltic Sea ecosystems on human health and well-being: a systematic map

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“…A more detailed assessment of ES in the Baltic Sea is also foreseen for the next Holistic Assessment of the Baltic Sea (HELCOM HOLAS III) report, which supports the implementation of the MSFD in the Baltic Sea. However, studies by Kuhn et al [58] and Inácio et al [59] show that marine ES assessments are lacking for most parts of the Baltic Sea. In its current version, our spatial habitat typology is limited to the 12 nautical mile zone and thus only covers territorial waters.…”

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Assessment of Ecosystem Services across the Land–Sea Interface in Baltic Case Studies

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Spatial assessments of ecosystem services (ES) are needed to fulfil EU policy requirements and to support practical applications of the ES concept in policy implementation. So far, ES assessments have largely focused on terrestrial systems. A joint approach for land and sea is especially lacking. To overcome this gap, we present a novel spatial habitat typology and ES classification for an assessment across the land–sea interface. We build upon existing approaches and common spatial definitions, like CORINE land cover (CLC) types, water bodies of the Water Framework Directive (WFD), and habitat types according to the Habitats Directive (HD). We show applications of the resulting ES matrix for an expert-based assessment of ES potentials in three Baltic study sites (Schlei, Greifswald Bay and Curonian Lagoon). A complementary indicator-based approach to assess ES flows is introduced and applied. It enables a quantification of ES potentials and flows and ensures comparability among case study sites. Comparisons between the results for ES potentials and flows show that development capacities exist in particular for provisioning ES for marine habitats. Our approaches are spatially expandable and transferrable and could be applied to support environmental policy implementation. Further, we discuss their practical relevance, current limitations, and future research perspectives.

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“…Currently, methods for assessing ecosystem services are broadly categorized into two types: valuation-based and material-based assessments [11][12][13]. Valuation-based assessments primarily focus on providing decision-makers with management strategies and grounds for evaluating the market values of services, whereas material-based assessments concentrate on investigating the mechanisms behind the formation of ecosystem services.…”

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Enhancing Sustainability through Ecosystem Services Evaluation: A Case Study of the Mulberry-Dyke and Fish-Pond System in Digang Village

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The Mulberry-Dyke and Fish-Pond System, as a paradigm of traditional Chinese agricultural recycling models, represents a distinct ecosystem. This study focuses on the Mulberry-Dyke and Fish-Pond System in Digang Village, Huzhou, as a typical case. The village serves as a core conservation base for the Huzhou Mulberry-Dyke and Fish-Pond System, hosting the Huzhou Agricultural Science and Technology Development Center’s Academician and Expert Workstation and the world’s only Mulberry-Dyke and Fish-Pond System Visitor Center. These facilities provide strategic guidance for the conservation, development, planning, and inheritance of the Huzhou Mulberry-Dyke and Fish-Pond System. Considering the unique environment and limitations in data acquisition, this study employed the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and Fuzzy Comprehensive Evaluation (FCE) to develop an ecosystem service assessment framework encompassing eight aspects and 29 factors assessing the provisioning, regulating, and cultural services of the Mulberry-Dyke and Fish-Pond System. The results indicate that the ecosystem services of the Digang Village Mulberry-Dyke and Fish-Pond System perform at a high level, with cultural services playing a significant role in the overall ecosystem services. The regulating services are relatively weak, highlighting deficiencies in mulberry land management, while the capacity of provisioning services is strong. These findings are crucial for understanding the value of ecosystem services in Digang Village’s Mulberry-Dyke and Fish-Pond System, identifying management shortcomings, and providing direction for future assessments and management. This study also offers a practical and effective assessment method for ecosystem service evaluation at smaller scales, where the targeted approach and the presence of significant ambiguity and uncertainty in data are prominent.

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Participatory systematic mapping as a tool to identify gaps in ecosystem services research: insights from a Baltic Sea case study

Cited by 14 publications

References 72 publications

Evidence on the impact of Baltic Sea ecosystems on human health and well-being: a systematic map

Evidence on the impact of Baltic Sea ecosystems on human health and well-being: a systematic map

Assessment of Ecosystem Services across the Land–Sea Interface in Baltic Case Studies

Enhancing Sustainability through Ecosystem Services Evaluation: A Case Study of the Mulberry-Dyke and Fish-Pond System in Digang Village

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