Status, trends and future dynamics of biodiversity and ecosystems underpinning nature's contributions to people
Authors
Faridah-Hanum, I, Rawat, GS, Yahara, T, Abi-Said, M, Corlett, RT, Courchamp, F, Dai, R, Freitag, H, Haryoko, T, Hewitt, Chad, Hussain, T, Kadoya, T, Maheswaran, G, Miyashita, T, Mohan Kumar, B, Mohapatra, A, Nakashizuka, T, Piggott, JJ, Raghunathan, C, Rawal, R, Sheppard, A, Shirayama, Y, Son, Y, Takamura, N, Thwin, S, Yamakita, T, Febria, CM, Niamir, A
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2018-03-24
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ANZSRC::410401 Conservation and biodiversity, ANZSRC::410203 Ecosystem function, ANZSRC::310302 Community ecology (excl. invasive species ecology), ANZSRC::410102 Ecological impacts of climate change and ecological adaptation, ANZSRC::310304 Freshwater ecology, ANZSRC::410402 Environmental assessment and monitoring
Abstract
This chapter deals with trends and the current state of biodiversity in the Asia-Pacific region, and how these components affect the nature's contributions to people. Based on the review of recent (past 15-20 years) scientific publications and reports from this region, and current trends, both positive and negative, in biodiversity are presented. The chapter addresses policy question 3 of the Asia-Pacific region, i.e., "What are the status, trends and potential future dynamics of biodiversity, ecosystem functions that affect their contributions to the economy; livelihoods and well-being in the Asia-Pacific region?" Essentially these aspects and all ecosystem services cover the 'Nature and Nature's contributions to people (NCP) in the region. Given the dynamic nature of these contributions drawn by the society in different parts of the Asia Pacific region and lack of quantitative information on their state, it has not been possible to cover contributions from all ecosystems. We recognize that much of the published literature on the ecosystem services is based on bio-physical and ecological aspects and there has been very little research on bio cultural aspects of ecosystem services. The chapter identifies information gaps and areas of future research on the status and trends of biodiversity.
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