The ecosystem services concept: a new Esperanto to facilitate participatory planning processes?

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dc.contributor.authorSpyra, Marcin
dc.contributor.authorKleemann, Janina
dc.contributor.authorCetin, Nuket Ipek
dc.contributor.authorVazquez Navarrete, Cesar Jesus
dc.contributor.authorAlbert, Christian
dc.contributor.authorPalacios Agundez, Igone
dc.contributor.authorAmetzaga Arregi, Ibone
dc.contributor.authorLa Rosa, Daniele
dc.contributor.authorRozas Vasquez, Daniel
dc.contributor.authorEsmail, Blal Adem
dc.contributor.authorPicchi, Paolo
dc.contributor.authorGeneletti, Davide
dc.contributor.authorKoenig, Hannes J.
dc.contributor.authorKoo, HongMi
dc.contributor.authorKopperoinen, Leena
dc.contributor.authorFuerst, Christine
dc.date2019
dc.date.accessioned2021-04-30T17:06:09Z
dc.date.available2021-04-30T17:06:09Z
dc.description.abstractContextSeveral case studies investigated the role of ecosystem services in participatory planning processes. However, no systematic study exists that cuts across a large number of empirical cases to identify the implications of using ecosystem services in participatory planning.ObjectivesThis study explores the potential of the ecosystem services concept to act as a boundary concept (new Esperanto) to facilitate the integration of actors' perceptions and objectives into planning goals.MethodsWe analyzed eleven case studies to explore how the ecosystem services concept has been operationalized to support participatory planning processes, and to identify lessons from successful applications. We characterized the case studies according to contextual and methodological criteria. Each case study was assessed through a codified score card method in order to detect success or failure criteria in using the ecosystem services concept in participatory planning. We compared the case study criteria with the results of the balanced score card method.ResultsWe identified several positive effects of applying the ecosystem services concept in participatory planning, including the facilitation of knowledge sharing and consideration of local experiences, the support towards a shared vision, and the increased awareness among local actors concerning their role as ecosystem services suppliers or beneficiaries. Among the drawbacks, we identified the risk of overemphasizing specific ecosystem goods or services during the process.ConclusionsWe conclude by providing some recommendations to enhance future practice related to issues such as communication, use of local knowledge and integration of ecosystem services in existing legal instruments.
dc.identifier.citationLANDSCAPE ECOLOGY,Vol.34,1715-1735,2019
dc.identifier.doi10.1007/s10980-018-0745-6
dc.identifier.urihttp://repositoriodigital.uct.cl/handle/10925/4072
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherSPRINGER
dc.sourceLANDSCAPE ECOLOGY
dc.subject.englishCase studies
dc.subject.englishComparative analysis
dc.subject.englishEcosystem services
dc.subject.englishLandscape planning
dc.subject.englishParticipatory planning
dc.subject.englishStakeholders
dc.titleThe ecosystem services concept: a new Esperanto to facilitate participatory planning processes?
dc.typeArticle
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