2023
DOI: 10.1111/rec.14062
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The role of ecosystem restoration for a world in chaos—barriers and opportunities to optimize human wellbeing

Alexander Emerson

Abstract: There is an urgent need to globally advance human wellbeing and ecosystem restoration is required to achieve international targets. However, the relationship between ecosystem services and wellbeing is frequently assumed to be simple and positive, but this is not the case. This paper argues that a poor understanding of how and when ecosystem restoration can improve wellbeing causes a disconnect between the practice and the benefits it promises to provide. Problematic issues with carbon credits are discussed an… Show more

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“…Achieving certainty regarding the success of restoration interventions for the endemic Mediterranean seagrass Posidonia oceanica remains an ongoing challenge. Furthermore, for restoration to be successful, it must effectively re-establish ecosystem functions and services to enhance human well-being [36,37]. This emphasises the imperative for consistent, long-term monitoring-spanning more than decades-to comprehend the trajectory of restoration, evaluate the effectiveness of methods and procedures, consolidate results, and perceive the recovery of ecosystem services.…”
Section: Final Remarksmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Achieving certainty regarding the success of restoration interventions for the endemic Mediterranean seagrass Posidonia oceanica remains an ongoing challenge. Furthermore, for restoration to be successful, it must effectively re-establish ecosystem functions and services to enhance human well-being [36,37]. This emphasises the imperative for consistent, long-term monitoring-spanning more than decades-to comprehend the trajectory of restoration, evaluate the effectiveness of methods and procedures, consolidate results, and perceive the recovery of ecosystem services.…”
Section: Final Remarksmentioning
confidence: 99%