Science for action at the local landscape scale

Opdam, P.F.M.; Nassauer, Joan Iverson; Wang, Zhifang; Albert, Christian; Bentrup, Gary; Castella, Jean-Christophe; McAlpine, Clive; Liu, Jianguo; Sheppard, Stephen R.J.; Swaffield, Simon

doi:10.1007/s10980-013-9925-6

Cited by 133 publications

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“…In a scientific context, the landscape approach stands in a line of approaches aiming at conceptualizing and evaluating the interconnectedness of societies and their environment, such as the resilience approach [13], the socio-ecological system (SES) analyses [14], the driving forces-actors analyses [15], the landscape agronomy concept [16], integrative planning and modelling [17,18] and sustainable land management [19]. The development of scientific concepts was paralleled by the promotion of integrated management approaches since the 1990s [8], ranging from agrolandscape ecology [20], integrated ecosystem management [21] or the landscape service framework [22].…”

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Integrated Landscape Approach: Closing the Gap between Theory and Application

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Abstract:Recently, the integrated landscape approach has gained increasing interest of the scientific community, as well as of organizations active in the field of sustainable development. However, the enthusiastic welcome is challenged by little consensus on theory, terminology and definitions. Moreover, the operationalization of the approach into practice is a major challenge. In this paper, we present a framework to operationalize the integrated landscape approach in practice by putting a long-term collaboration between scientists and various stakeholder at center stage. Based on encompassing understanding of landscape-level processes and interactions, four pillars addressing different steps of a joint-learning circle are described and illustrated with examples. We consider the integrated landscape approach to be a prime way of targeting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), but novel forms of collaboration between scientists and other stakeholders based on long-term commitments will be needed for operationalization in practice.

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Integrated Landscape Approach: Closing the Gap between Theory and Application

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“…In some areas, tools are still lacking. Knowledge and practical knowhow are needed concerning how and when existing or proposed tools can actually support planning practice (Primmer and Furman 2012;Opdam et al 2013). Conversely, studies are needed as to which information needs and requirements planners and decision-makers have concerning the possible integration of ES information in existing administrative and decision-making structures.…”

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Integrating ecosystem services in landscape planning: requirements, approaches, and impacts

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Despite growing knowledge of ecosystem services (ES), and heightened awareness of their political and socio-economic relevance, mainstreaming and implementing ES in landscape planning and decision-making are still in their infancy. The objective of this special issue, therefore, is to explore requirements for, approaches to, and potential impacts of, integrating ES in landscape planning and management. The issue includes three key research themes: (i) Requirements and interests of planners and decision-makers for integrating ES in different application contexts, (ii) Approaches to applying ES in (participatory) planning, and (iii) Potential impacts of integrating ES in policy and decision-making. These themes are addressed by 12 papers that refer to case studies in Africa, Australia, and Europe. Four lessons are highlighted: (i) Information on ES is considered useful by many practitioners, but the type, production and communication of ES information need to be adapted to the specific context of a planning case; (ii) A broad range of approaches are available for integrating the ES concept in (participatory) planning with different and complementary contributions to decision-support; (iii) Effectively integrating ES in planning requires careful scoping of the context, objectives and capacities; (iv) Integrating ES in planning can effectively support the co

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“…Bridging the gap between science and practice Over the years, landscape ecologists have reflected on the gap between science and practice (e.g., Opdam et al 2013). Often the suggested improvements were limited to the need of better communication and connecting to policy makers.…”

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confidence: 99%