TY - JOUR
T1 - Mapping and assessing ecosystem services in Europe's Overseas: A comparative analysis of MOVE case studies
AU - Sieber, Ina M.
AU - Montero-hidalgo, Miriam
AU - Kato-huerta, Jarumi
AU - Rendon, Paula
AU - Santos-martín, Fernando
AU - Geneletti, Davide
AU - Gil, Artur
AU - Trégarot, Ewan
AU - Lagabrielle, Erwann
AU - Parelho, Carolina
AU - Arbelo, Manuel
AU - Van Beukering, Pieter
AU - Bayley, Dan
AU - Casas, Enrique
AU - Duijndam, Sem
AU - Cillaurren, Esperance
AU - David, Gilbert
AU - Dourdain, Aurelie
AU - Haroun, Ricardo
AU - Maréchal, Jean-philippe
AU - Martín García, Laura
AU - Otero-ferrer, Francisco
AU - Palacios Nieto, Elena
AU - Pelembe, Tara
AU - Vergílio, Marta
AU - Burkhard, Benjamin
PY - 2022/7/26
Y1 - 2022/7/26
N2 - Mapping and Assessment of Ecosystems and their Services (MAES) has been widely applied on the European Union (EU) mainland, whereas the EU Overseas entities still bear potential for implementation. This paper presents novel applications of the MAES procedure in the EU Outermost Regions and Overseas Countries and Territories ("EU Overseas"). Eight case studies from different geographical areas were analysed through a comparative assessment by applying an established framework following key steps in the MAES process, in order to stipulate lessons learned and recommendations for MAES in the EU Overseas. These key steps include the identification of policy questions, stakeholder networks and involvement, application of MAES methods, dissemination and communication and implementation. The case studies were conducted and analysed under the umbrella of the EU MOVE pilot project, including the Azores, the Canary Islands, Saint Martin, French Guiana, Martinique, Reunion Island and the Falkland Islands. Each case study represented different governance, policy and decision-making frameworks towards biodiversity and environmental protection. Case studies predominantly addressed the policy domains of Nature and Biodiversity Conservation and Marine and Maritime Policy. Ecosystem Services (ES) were assessed across a wide range of themes, biomes and scales, focusing on terrestrial, coastal and marine ecosystems. Results show that the implementation of the case studies was accompanied by extensive communication and dissemination activities. First success stories were visible, where the MAES exercise led to meaningful uptake of the ES concept to policies and decision-making. Yet, there is still work to be done - major bottlenecks were identified related to the MAES implementation centring around financial resources, training and technical expertise. Addressing these aspects can contribute to an enhanced implementation of MAES in the EU Overseas in the future.
AB - Mapping and Assessment of Ecosystems and their Services (MAES) has been widely applied on the European Union (EU) mainland, whereas the EU Overseas entities still bear potential for implementation. This paper presents novel applications of the MAES procedure in the EU Outermost Regions and Overseas Countries and Territories ("EU Overseas"). Eight case studies from different geographical areas were analysed through a comparative assessment by applying an established framework following key steps in the MAES process, in order to stipulate lessons learned and recommendations for MAES in the EU Overseas. These key steps include the identification of policy questions, stakeholder networks and involvement, application of MAES methods, dissemination and communication and implementation. The case studies were conducted and analysed under the umbrella of the EU MOVE pilot project, including the Azores, the Canary Islands, Saint Martin, French Guiana, Martinique, Reunion Island and the Falkland Islands. Each case study represented different governance, policy and decision-making frameworks towards biodiversity and environmental protection. Case studies predominantly addressed the policy domains of Nature and Biodiversity Conservation and Marine and Maritime Policy. Ecosystem Services (ES) were assessed across a wide range of themes, biomes and scales, focusing on terrestrial, coastal and marine ecosystems. Results show that the implementation of the case studies was accompanied by extensive communication and dissemination activities. First success stories were visible, where the MAES exercise led to meaningful uptake of the ES concept to policies and decision-making. Yet, there is still work to be done - major bottlenecks were identified related to the MAES implementation centring around financial resources, training and technical expertise. Addressing these aspects can contribute to an enhanced implementation of MAES in the EU Overseas in the future.
KW - comparative assessment
KW - EU OVverseas
KW - EU MAES
KW - ecosystem services
KW - mapping
U2 - 10.3897/oneeco.7.e87179
DO - 10.3897/oneeco.7.e87179
M3 - Article
SN - 2367-8194
VL - 7
JO - One Ecosystem
JF - One Ecosystem
M1 - e87179
ER -
