{"id":160,"date":"2016-09-08T14:37:58","date_gmt":"2016-09-08T14:37:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sycamore.nybg.org\/science\/projects\/osa\/?page_id=160"},"modified":"2016-09-08T14:37:58","modified_gmt":"2016-09-08T14:37:58","slug":"ecosystem-links","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sweetgum.nybg.org\/science\/projects\/osa\/ecosystem-links\/","title":{"rendered":"Links to Websites with Information about Ecosystem Services"},"content":{"rendered":"

Convention on Biological Diversity<\/a><\/h3>\n

This website, by the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), promotes the implementation of payments for ecosystem services<\/a> through sharing information and describing best practices throughout the world. Links to organizations that promote and design payments for ecosystem service programs are provided.<\/p>\n

Ecological Society of America<\/a><\/h3>\n

The formation of the Ecological Society of America (ESA) took place in 1914 with the purpose of unifying ecologists to stimulate research in ecology and promote responsible applications of ecological data and principles. In addition to providing information on different science programs, grants, fellowships and educational conferences, ESA stimulates discussions of current topics in ecology. The following webpages are useful for those interested in ecosystem services: Ecosystem Services Fact Sheet<\/a>, Pollination Fact Sheet<\/a>and Water Purification Fact Sheet<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Millennium Ecosystem Assessment<\/h3>\n

The Millennium Ecosystem Assessment (MA) conducted a global research project on the consequences of ecosystem changes from 2001 to 2005. This project provided authoritative results on the conditions and the trends of the world\u2019s ecosystems and the services they provide, as well as scientific-based suggestions on conservation planning and implementations. These findings are summarized in reports by topics and geographic locations. In addition, these reports are available in Arabic, Chinese, French, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish. To start, take a look at Living Beyond Our Means \u2013 Natural Assets and Human Well-Being<\/a><\/i> report to get a general understanding of how much human activities affect ecosystems and the services they provide.<\/p>\n

The Katoomba Group\u2019s Ecosystem Marketplace<\/a><\/h3>\n

The Ecosystem Marketplace is the leading source of information on policy, finance, regulation, and science and business for markets of ecosystem services. By making information available to the public, the Ecosystem Marketplace hopes to help give value to the environmental services that society takes for granted. Lists of publications dealing with the types of payments (carbon, water, biodiversity, and other markets), the geographic localities of projects (Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, North America, and Oceania), and many other aspects of payments for ecosystem services are provided. Under carbon, for example, 334 articles are listed.<\/p>\n

Two articles dealing with payments for ecosystem services on this site are Taking Stock: Assessing Ecosystem Services Conservation in Costa Rica<\/a><\/i> in which the results and implications of Costa Rica\u2019s payments for ecosystem services (PES) programs are evaluated and the Costa Rica Water-Based Ecosystem Services Markets<\/a><\/i> in which the outcomes of one of Costa Rica\u2019s PES programs (hydrological services protection) are discussed.<\/p>\n

University of Minnesota Libraries<\/a><\/h3>\n

This site provides a bibliography<\/a> of publications dealing with ecosystem services. Literatures on various aspects of ecosystem services are organized into the following categories:<\/p>\n

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  1. General<\/li>\n
  2. Driver of ecosystem change<\/li>\n
  3. Ecosystem structure\/function and the provision of ecosystem[s]<\/li>\n
  4. Specific goods and services and biodiversity<\/li>\n
  5. Specific ecosystems<\/li>\n
  6. Scale<\/li>\n
  7. Market and non-market valuation<\/li>\n
  8. Policy, management and incentive mechanisms<\/li>\n
  9. Other economic and policy related issues<\/li>\n
  10. Specific geographic locations of application<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    U.S Department of Agriculture \u2013 Forest Service<\/a><\/h3>\n

    Established in 1905, the Forest Service (an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture) manages public lands in national forests and grasslands. This website presents essays<\/a>about carbon sequestration, watershed services, biodiversity, importance of neighborhood trees, payments for ecosystem service programs, and a description of the USDA Office of Environmental markets. The essays include important literature references, often with attached PDFs of the articles cited. The efforts of the Forest Service to protect forests, because of the important ecosystem services they provide, are described. This website is a must for all those interested in the protection of forests and the role that they play in providing ecosystem services.<\/p>\n

    U.S Environmental Protection Agency<\/a><\/h3>\n

    This site describes the objectives, research activities, and accomplishments of theEcosystem Services Research Program<\/a> in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Research and Development (ORD). Through publications, fact sheets and articles available on the website, the Ecosystem Services Research Program promotes the goals of advancing ecosystem services research and improving the knowledge needed to protect and restore natural ecosystems.<\/p>\n

    ECOTOURISM<\/h2>\n

    American University<\/a><\/h3>\n

    This website discusses the advantages and disadvantages of ecotourism<\/a> in Costa Rica from the economic, social, and environmental perspectives. In addition, this website contains links to similar debates on the impacts of ecotourism in other countries.<\/p>\n

    Center for Responsible Travel<\/a><\/h3>\n

    The mission of the Center for Responsible Travel (CREST) \u2013 a non-profit research institution \u2013 is to design, monitor, evaluate, and improve sustainable tourism practices and principles. The latest research carried out by CREST is dedicated to assessing the impacts of tourism-related developments on the Osa Peninsula<\/a>. CREST also publishes reports on costal tourism<\/a>, cruise tourism, and responsible tourism for different countries.<\/p>\n

    Conservation International<\/a><\/h3>\n

    Conservation International (CI) is a nonprofit organization that seeks to promote the well-being of humanity by protecting and sustaining Earth\u2019s ecosystems and biodiversity. On theCosta Rica<\/a><\/i> page, CI outlines Costa Rica\u2019s active roles in conserving the environment and ecosystem services. In addition, the Developing Ecotourism<\/a><\/i> site contains information on the potentials of ecotourism, ecotourism practices, and ecotourism development around the world.<\/p>\n

    The Nature Conservancy<\/a><\/h3>\n

    The Nature Conservancy is a U.S. environmental organization that works to preserve natural environments for current and future generations. The Conservancy has made extensive efforts in conserving Costa Rica\u2019s natural beauty. The Costa Rica<\/a><\/i> page draws special attention to Costa Rica\u2019s tropical rainforests. Additionally, the Ecotourism<\/a><\/i> page identifies useful and applicable tools in helping local communities manage ecotourism.<\/p>\n

    The International Ecotourism Society<\/a><\/h3>\n

    The International Ecotourism Society (TIES), launched in 1990, aims to promote ecotourism, which they define as “responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people.” This website provides information ranging from definitions of ecotourism to tips for travelers to various destinations.<\/p>\n

    Urban Environmental Management<\/a><\/h3>\n

    This is an Internet-based tool to allow easy and rapid access to information on sustainable tourism and related topics. The goal of the Sustainable Tourism Gateway<\/a> (ST Gateway) is to raise awareness and educate travelers on issues related to sustainable tourism, assist in policy and program development, and facilitate monitoring and evaluation of the impact of ecotourists on the areas they visit.<\/p>\n

    SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT<\/h2>\n

    Anywhere Costa Rica<\/a><\/h3>\n

    Anywhere Costa Rica is a travel service website that provides dependable information for independent travelers to Costa Rica. This organization supports responsible tourism with minimal impact on the environment and tourism that improves the well-being of local communities. An essay by Costa Rican president, Dr. Oscar Arias S\u00e1nchez, examines current and future sustainable development<\/a> in Costa Rica.<\/p>\n

    UN Division for Sustainable Development<\/a><\/h3>\n

    The Division for Sustainable Development (DSD) is a part of the United Nations\u2019 Department of Economic and Social Affairs. DSD aims to adopt a widely encompassing approach to sustainable development that addresses social, economic, and environmental issues. This website includes Costa Rica\u2019s national report<\/a> on the country\u2019s measurable indicators of sustainable development.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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