Ecological Management & Studies, Natural Resources - General & Miscellaneous, Human Ecology

Ecosystems and Human Well-Being: Synthesis Report

Name: Ecosystems and Human Well-Being: Synthesis Report
Author: Millennium Ecosystem Assessment
ISBN: 9781597260404

by Millennium Ecosystem Assessment

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Overview

The Millennium Ecosystem Assessment Synthesis Report boils down the findings of the four working groups into a simple, straightforward description of Earth's ecological health and its linkages to human well-being. It answers a series of key questions, such as: How have ecosystems changed over the past 50 years? What are the most critical factors causing ecosystem damage? What options do we have for better conserving, restoring, and benefiting from ecosystems? The volume then presents a snapshot of the health and prospects for each of the main services that ecosystems provide, including the provision of food, water, timber, fuel, climate regulation, disease prevention, and others. The Synthesis Report will prove ideal for students and laypersons interested in a quick, but nuanced, understanding of the state of Earth's ecosystems.

Synopsis

Under the auspices of the United Nations, the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment (MA) aimed to identify the consequences of ecosystem change for human well-being and establish a scientific basis for conservation activities. This report synthesizes and integrates the findings of the MA and applies what has been learned to specific policy-relevant questions. The full technical assessment reports of the four MA Working Groups have been published separately. The volume is illustrated throughout with color maps, charts, and graphs. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR