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• Adapting Mosaic (In this scenario, local institutions are strengthened in order to protect ecosystems. Important elements in this scenario are learning processes at the local scale). | • Adapting Mosaic (In this scenario, local institutions are strengthened in order to protect ecosystems. Important elements in this scenario are learning processes at the local scale). | ||
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| Website: | http://www.unep.org/maweb |
| Application type: | 1. Global integrated assessment |
| Summary: | The Millennium Ecosystem Assessment assessed the consequences of ecosystem change for human well-being. From 2001 to 2005, the MA involved the work of more than 1,360 experts worldwide. Their findings provide a state-of-the-art scientific appraisal of the condition and trends in the world’s ecosystems and the services they provide, as well as the scientific basis for action to conserve and use them sustainably. |
| Key publication(s): | MA, 2005 |
| Referred by: | Drivers, Ecosystem services, Livestock systems, Terrestrial biodiversity |