Abstract
We present options for a National Ecosystem Assessment in Germany (NEA-DE) that could inform decision-makers on the state and trends of ecosystems and ecosystem services. Characterizing a NEA-DE, we argue that its cross-sectoral, integrative approach would have the advantages of increased scientific understanding, addressing specific policy questions and creating science-policy dialogues. Challenges include objections against a utilitarian perspective, reservations concerning power relations, and responsibilities concerning the funding.
Highlights
We present options for a National Ecosystem Assessment in Germany (NEA-DE) that could inform decision-makers on the state and trends of ecosystems and ecosystem services
Characterizing a NEA-DE, we argue that its cross-sectoral, integrative approach would have the advantages of increased scientific understanding, addressing specific policy questions and creating science-policy dialogues
Science, and effectively led to the establishment of the Intergovern-In highlighting the contributions that ecosystems provide to mental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES)
Summary
We present options for a National Ecosystem Assessment in Germany (NEA-DE) that could inform decision-makers on the state and trends of ecosystems and ecosystem services. In Germany, the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety (Environment Ministry) and the Federal Agency for Nature Conservation commissioned several research projects to address the requests made in the MAES context, focusing on indicator development, ES in urban areas, and cultural services (Marzelli et al 2014, Albert et al 2016, Grunewald et al 2016) This ongoing implementation of MAES in Germany(MAES-DE), while not a German National Ecosystem Assessment (NEA-DE), can be a potential starting point for such a comprehensive assessment.. The scoping study suggested that the key objective of a comprehensive NEA-DE would be to provide evidence-based information on how national level policy and management decisions can affect biodiversity, ecosystems and ES, trade-offs between services, and impacts on human well-being. It would go way beyond the currently implemented MAES-DE
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