Where are Cultural and Social in Ecosystem Services? A Framework for Constructive Engagement

Chan, Kai M. A.; Guerry, Anne D.; Balvanera, Patricia; Klain, Sarah C.; Satterfield, Terre; Basurto, Xavier; Bostrom, Ann; Chuenpagdee, Ratana; Gould, Rachelle K.; Halpern, Benjamin S.; Hannahs, Neil; Levine, Jordan; Norton, Bryan G.; Ruckelshaus, Mary; Russell, Roly; Tam, Jordan; Woodside, Ulalia

doi:10.1525/bio.2012.62.8.7

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“…Furthermore, a previous understanding of the reasons why an ecosystem service is valued is essential for comparing valuation outcomes across studies (see examples of typologies of values in Hein et al 2006;Anthony et al 2009;and Chan et al 2012b). …”

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A framework for the social valuation of ecosystem services

Felipe‐Lucia

Comı́n

Escalera-Reyes

2014

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Methods to assess ecosystem services using ecological or economic approaches are considerably better defined than methods for the social approach. To identify why the social approach remains unclear, we reviewed current trends in the literature. We found two main reasons: (i) the cultural ecosystem services are usually used to represent the whole social approach, and (ii) the economic valuation based on social preferences is typically included in the social approach. Next, we proposed a framework for the social valuation of ecosystem services that provides alternatives to economics methods, enables comparison across studies, and supports decision-making in land planning and management. The framework includes the agreements emerged from the review, such as considering spatial-temporal flows, including stakeholders from all social ranges, and using two complementary methods to value ecosystem services. Finally, we provided practical recommendations learned from the application of the proposed framework in a case study.

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Section: Stage 3: the Methods For Social Assessmentmentioning

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A framework for the social valuation of ecosystem services

Felipe‐Lucia

Comı́n

Escalera-Reyes

2014

AMBIO

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“…Generally, a separation of ecosystem services and the related social impact on communities is likely to generate problems and incomplete impact assessments (Slootweg et al, 2001;Chan et al, 2012;de Groot et al, 2010;Nahlik et al, 2012). To overcome this problem, this paper reports on an effort to develop guidelines that allow for a consideration of social and environmental issues in an integrated manner.…”

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Linking the ecosystem services approach to social preferences and needs in integrated coastal land use management – A planning approach

2014

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Coastal zones with their natural and societal sub-systems are exposed to rapid changes and pressures on resources. Scarcity of space and impacts of climate change are prominent drivers of land use and adaptation management today. Necessary modifications to present land use management strategies and schemes influence both the structures of coastal communities and the ecosystems involved. Approaches to identify the impacts and account for (i) the linkages between social preferences and needs and (ii) ecosystem services in coastal zones have been largely absent. The presented method focuses on improving the inclusion of ecosystem services in planning processes and clarifies the linkages with social impacts. In this study, fourteen stakeholders in decision-making on land use planning in the region of Krummhörn (northwestern Germany, southern North Sea coastal region) conducted a regional participative and informal process for local planning capable to adapt to climate driven changes. It is argued that scientific and practical implications of this integrated assessment focus on multi-functional options and contribute to more sustainable practices in future land use planning. The method operationalizes the ecosystem service approach and social impact analysis and demonstrates that social demands and provision of ecosystem services are inherently connected.

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“…As providing a quantitative evaluation of CES is particularly difficult given the subjective nature of the non-material benefits society derives from them (Chan et al 2012a(Chan et al , 2012b, it is important to build a framework, which will account for this subjectivity and simultaneously help in their valuation.…”

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“…These limitations might be overcome with more time and resources for data collection (e.g. involvement of cultural interpreters) to address the challenges linked to cross-cultural research (Chan et al 2012b;Gilmore et al 2013;Gómez-Baggethun et al 2013;Ramírez-Gómez et al 2017). Additionally, it would be advantageous to recognize that spiritual fulfilment is a particularly sensitive issue for some indigenous communities, rarely discussed outside their own spatial and temporal context, which often includes preventative measures regarding disclosure to outsiders.…”

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“…Furthermore, CES due to the intangible nature of the benefits they provide have been relatively neglected by researchers and policy-makers compared to provisioning, supporting, and regulating services (Brown and Fagerholm 2015;Plieninger et al 2015;Cummings and Read 2016;Hirons et al 2016;Ives et al 2017;Ramírez-Gómez et al 2017). Although measuring CES poses several conceptual and methodological difficulties, it is of huge interest and importance because of the linkages between cultural values, assessment methods and the individual and collective decision-making that influence ecosystems and human well-being (Chan et al 2012b;Brown and Fagerholm 2015;Hirons et al 2016).…”

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Assessing and mapping cultural ecosystem services at community level in the Colombian Amazon

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International Journal of Biodiversity Science, Ecosystem Servic

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Understanding the significance that cultural ecosystem services (CES) have for traditional communities will provide useful input to the design of more appropriate regional or territorial plans for the area in which they are located. We conducted semi-structured surveys in 11 indigenous communities within the corregimiento La Pedrera, of the Colombian Amazon. We analysed the CES established in the region through a study of their preferences in relation to the service providing units (SPUs) identified, using the Shannon diversity index method as an indicator of 'diversity of use'. More CES were identified in communities with a larger population; education and recreation were the two most prevalent CES categories in the study area. Our findings also highlight the cultural importance of bodies of water, which were strongly linked with Spiritual and Sense of Place CES. Furthermore, the integration of qualitative and quantitative assessments enables a better understanding of the importance CES which have for the local communities involved in the study and may assist in the management of the indigenous territory.ARTICLE HISTORY

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Where are Cultural and Social in Ecosystem Services? A Framework for Constructive Engagement

Cited by 868 publications

References 33 publications

A framework for the social valuation of ecosystem services

A framework for the social valuation of ecosystem services

Linking the ecosystem services approach to social preferences and needs in integrated coastal land use management – A planning approach

Assessing and mapping cultural ecosystem services at community level in the Colombian Amazon

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