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The contribution of sense of place to social-ecological systems research : a review and research agenda

, 2017
To develop and apply goals for future sustainability, we must consider what people care about and what motivates them to engage in solving sustainability issues.
V. Masterson, R. Stedman, Johan P. Enqvist, Maria Tengö, M. Giusti, Darin Wahl, U. Svedin   +6 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Enzymatic degradation of biopolymers in amorphous and molten states: mechanisms and applications

FEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.
This review explains how polymer morphology and thermal state shape enzymatic degradation pathways, comparing amorphous and molten biopolymer structures. By integrating structure–reactivity principles with insights from thermodynamics and enzyme engineering, it highlights mechanisms that enable efficient polymer breakdown.
Anđela Pustak, Aleksandra Maršavelski
wiley   +1 more source

Land use intensification causes the spatial contraction of woody-plant based ecosystem services in southwestern Ethiopia

Communications Earth & Environment
Integrating biodiversity conservation and food production is vital, particularly in the tropics where many landscapes are highly biodiverse, and where people directly depend on local ecosystems services that are linked to woody vegetation.
Dula W. Duguma, Elizabeth Law, Girma Shumi, Jannik Schultner, David J. Abson, Joern Fischer   +5 more
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Advancing protected area effectiveness assessments by disentangling social‐ecological interactions: A case study from the Luangwa Valley, Zambia

Conservation Science and Practice, 2023
Protected and conserved areas (PCAs) target at biodiversity conservation and human well‐being, but often reflect low levels of effectiveness. Understanding PCAs social‐ecological systems in which people and nature interact in so‐called social‐ecological ...
Marina Frietsch, Noelia Zafra‐Calvo, Arash Ghoddousi, Jacqueline Loos   +3 more
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Understanding bio‐based polymers: A study of origins, properties, biodegradation and their impact on health and the environment

FEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.
This review provides an overview of bio‐based polymer sources, their unique functional properties and their environmental impact, and addresses their role as sustainable alternatives. It discusses end‐of‐life options, including composting and anaerobic digestion for renewable energy.
Sabina Kolbl Repinc, Blaž Stres, Mirica Karlovits, Igor Karlovits, Petra Jerič, Ondrej Panák, Anja Verbič, Blaž Likozar, Uroš Novak   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Users’ experiences of park accessibility and attractiveness based on online review analytics

Scientific Reports
Understanding public experiences of urban parks is crucial for their sustainable and effective management. While traditional surveys demand substantial resources, social media data present a cost-effective approach to capturing people’s perceptions. This
Abdelbaseer A. Mohamed, Jakub Kronenberg
doaj   +1 more source

Evolutionary ethnobiology and cultural evolution: opportunities for research and dialog

Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 2018
The interest in theoretical frameworks that improve our understanding of social-ecological systems is growing within the field of ethnobiology. Several evolutionary questions may underlie the relationships between people and the natural resources that ...
Flávia Rosa Santoro, André Luiz Borba Nascimento, Gustavo Taboada Soldati, Washington Soares Ferreira Júnior, Ulysses Paulino Albuquerque   +4 more
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Social and Ecological Responsibility: A Critical Systemic Perspective [PDF]

, 2003
The notion of systemic thinking for social and ecological responsibility is deconstructed and its holistic potential examined from a critical systemic perspective informed by the ideas of the systems philosopher, C. West-Churchman.
Reynolds, Martin
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Modeling Social–Ecological Scenarios in Marine Systems [PDF]

BioScience, 2013
Human activities have substantial impacts on marine ecosystems, including rapid regime shifts with large consequences for human well-being.
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Equity and sustainability in the Anthropocene: a social–ecological systems perspective on their intertwined futures

Global Sustainability, 2018
Non-technical summary It is no longer possible nor desirable to address the dual challenges of equity and sustainability separately. Instead, they require new thinking and approaches which recognize their interlinkages, as well as the multiple ...
M. Leach, B. Reyers, X. Bai, Eduardo S Brondízio, Christina Cook, Sandra Díaz, G. Espindola, Michelle Scobie, M. Stafford-Smith, Suneetha M. Subramanian   +9 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source