Ecosystem services unlock path to sustainable future, tackle climate change and poverty
In the article "Ecosystem Services: A Review", researchers explore how ecosystems benefit humans and how to properly evaluate their worth. They examine how disturbances like climate change and human activities affect these benefits, leading to issues like soil erosion and desertification. By using mathematical models and long-term monitoring, they connect biodiversity with the services ecosystems provide. The study emphasizes the importance of understanding the relationships between land use, environmental changes, and biodiversity for accurately valuing these ecosystem services. Particularly, they focus on improving well-being in poor and fragile areas by establishing a payment system for ecosystem services, aiming for sustainable development.