scholarly journals Science-Policy Interface relating to Natural Capital and Ecosystem Services

2017 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-33
Author(s):  
Kazuo MATSUSHITA ◽  
Yasuo TAKAHASHI
Keyword(s):  
Ecosystem Services ◽  
Science Policy ◽  
Natural Capital ◽  
Science Policy Interface

scholarly journals Science–Policy Interfaces Related to Biodiversity and Nature Conservation: The Case of Natural Capital Germany—TEEB-DE

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (9) ◽  
pp. 3701 ◽  
Author(s):  
Markus Leibenath ◽  
Markus Kurth ◽  
Gerd Lintz
Keyword(s):  
Nature Conservation ◽  
Ecosystem Services ◽  
Science Policy ◽  
Natural Capital ◽  
Conceptual Foundation ◽  
Fine Grained ◽  
Trade Offs ◽  
Science Policy Interface ◽  
Set Up ◽  
Normative Criteria

Responding to the UN programme “The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity” (TEEB), TEEB-DE (2012–2018) was a science–policy interface (SPI) set up in Germany with the objective of mobilising scientific expertise for a better consideration of biodiversity and ecosystem services in political and corporate decision-making. The aim of this paper is to contribute to an assessment of TEEB-DE by analysing its objectives, structure, processes and outputs. The analysis is guided by a theoretical framework that takes credibility, relevance and legitimacy (CRELE) as normative criteria for examining SPIs. Methodologically, the paper relies on a fine-grained analysis of published documents and interviews with key figures of TEEB-DE. The results allow for a preliminary assessment of TEEB-DE in regard to CRELE and illuminate how its conceptual foundation—namely the ecosystem services concept—was discussed in the public realm. We also consider a number of trade-offs which the coordinators of TEEB-DE had to negotiate. In conclusion, we identify some proposals for designing future SPIs in the domain of biodiversity and nature conservation in Germany such as paying greater attention to policy windows, broadening the thematic scope beyond economics and providing better opportunities for debate and contestation.

scholarly journals Statistical Tools Driven Science Policy Interface for Strengthening Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr. Prachi Ugle
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Ecosystem Services ◽  
Science Policy ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Statistical Tools ◽  
Statistical Tool ◽  
Two Factors ◽  
Science Policy Interface ◽  
Not At Risk

In lieu of ever so evolving landscapes, there is a constant pressure on biodiversity and the myriad of ecosystem services it offers. In order to strengthen science policy interface for biodiversity and ecosystem services for conservation of human well-being, nexus between biodiversity and conservation and sustainable development varied statistical tools are applied. Science policy interface with the Science Based Target Initiative is a evolving landscapes in ecosystem based restoration framework. Aligning it with statistical tools further adds to dynamics for ecosystem management. The statistical tool includes : Good Quality of Life (GQL) = Human Wellbeing and factor is under pressure and indicated as P* - Percentage of undernourished populace ; Nature Contributions to People (NCP) = Ecosystem Goods Services - impacted where in two factors are considered – being at risk, not at risk, unknown level of risk extinction.

The Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Science-Policy Interface

Science ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 331 (6021) ◽  
pp. 1139-1140 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Perrings ◽  
A. Duraiappah ◽  
A. Larigauderie ◽  
H. Mooney
Keyword(s):  
Ecosystem Services ◽  
Science Policy ◽  
Science Policy Interface ◽  
Services Science

scholarly journals The Hungarian ecosystem services assessment – an example for a national level science-policy interface

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anikó Kovács-Hostyánszki ◽  
Krisztina Bereczki ◽  
Bálint Czúcz ◽  
Rozália Érdiné Szekeres ◽  
Lívia Fodor ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ecosystem Services ◽  
Science Policy ◽  
National Level ◽  
Science Policy Interface

Conceptualizing Numbers at the Science–Policy Interface

2018 ◽  
Vol 43 (6) ◽  
pp. 1039-1065 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zora Kovacic
Keyword(s):  
Ecosystem Services ◽  
Science Policy ◽  
Quantitative Information ◽  
Science And Policy ◽  
Policy Alternative ◽  
Alternative Facts ◽  
Science Policy Interface ◽  
Interface Science ◽  
Valuation Of Ecosystem Services ◽  
Pedigree Approach

Quantitative information is one of the means used to interface science with policy. As a consequence, much effort is invested in producing quantitative information for policy and much criticism is directed toward the use of numbers in policy. In this paper, I analyze five approaches drawn from such criticisms and propose alternative uses of quantitative information for governance: (i) valuation of ecosystem services, (ii) social multicriteria evaluation, (iii) quantification of uncertainty through the Numeral, Unit, Spread, Assessment, Pedigree approach, (iv) Quantitative Story-Telling, and (v) the heuristic use of statistics. The analysis shows the varied ways that numbers are conceptualized and how different conceptualizations matter for the science–policy interface. Alternative conceptualizations of numbers are used to challenge the model of science-speaking truth to power. Uncertainty, complexity, pluralism, malpractice, and values are mobilized to redefine the relations between science and policy. Alternative quantification may produce alternative facts, but reflexive approaches that use numbers to discuss the relevance of equity, positionality, and quality in science for policy may offer a remedy.

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