New framework for monitoring systemic impacts of freshwater and wetland restoration actions

Autor: Laurence Carvalho, Axel Schwerk, Keith Matthews, Kirsty Blackstock, Tomasz Okruszko, Gerardo Anzaldua, Annette Baattrup-Pedersen, Tom Buijse, Miriam Colls, Frauke Ecke, Arturo Elosegi, Christopher Evans, Nadine Gerner, Patricia Rodríguez González, Mateusz Grygoruk, Lars Hein, Daniel Hering, Eva Hernandez Herrero, Carl Christian Hoffman, Jonathan Hopkins, Josselin Rouillard, Levin Scholl, Bryan Spears, Jennifer Williamson, Sebastian Birk
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2022
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.7428785
Popis: Robust demonstration case-studies are needed to evaluatewhether improvements in ecosystem condition are translated into improvements in ecosystem services. This research is essential for effectively scaling-up nature-based solutions across Europe and providing the evidence to support transformation agendas in society and industries, and ultimately supporting the ambitions of the European Green Deal. Clear guidance and standardised indicators help monitor the impact of freshwater and wetland restoration measures on European Green Deal goals. These monitoring indicators should include environmental indicators (e.g. for biodiversity, greenhouse gas emissions and water storage capacity) as well as socio-economic indicators such as stakeholder representation, private finance mobilisation and job creation. A combined Before-After-Control-Intervention (BACI) monitoring design is recommended to provide robust evidence and attribute change to the restoration measures. Benchmark (cost or effort) and local/regional context data (e.g. land use, governance) are also needed alongside monitoring of impacts to not just measurewhathas happened at a site but to understandwhyit has happened.  
Databáze: OpenAIRE