Uncertainty in Ecosystem Services

Full Title

Motivating and improving uncertainty assessment in ecosystem services modeling to inform decisions

Abstract

Twenty international science leaders (deans, directors, chief executives from six continents) assembled at SESYNC to discuss the urgent need for mainstreaming inter- and transdisciplinary research surrounding developing solutions for a sustainable future. The influential group of research leaders represented a range of research and education institutions including universities, national research organizations, international research networks, and large multi-institution long-term research activities. Each brought extensive experience in leading research activities at the institutional level. The meeting was motivated by the fact that society is calling for more solutions-based approaches and want the research enterprise to respond to and influence that demand. The participants shared many challenges and successes for implementing new forms of research enabled by integrating biophysical and social science approaches. A tangible and important outcome of the meeting was the formalization of a community of practice and the generation of an action plan for rapidly advancing inter- and transdisciplinary research approaches. Among other objectives is to cultivate and empower the next generation of leaders in overcoming current structural and institutional barriers to provide training and support for research that leads to positive sustainable futures both locally and globally.

Project Type
Team Synthesis Project
Date
2018
Principal Investigators
Benjamin P. Bryant
Perrine Hamel
Participants
Doug Lipton, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fisheries
Diana Lane, Abt Associates
Lydia Olander, Duke University
Kenneth J. Bagstad
Tony Jakeman, Australian National University
Juan Lozano, Independent Consultant
Simon Willcock, University of Southampton & Scotland's Rural College
Catharina Schulp, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Stephen Posner, COMPASS / University of Vermont
Nirmal Bhagabati, World Wildlife Fund
Michelle Lim, Griffith University
Guillermo Mendoza, US Army Corps of Engineers
Jae Chung, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Jefferson Gómez, International Center for Tropical Agriculture
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