Is the ecosystem approach simply a framework for 'inclusive' decision-making

Question 1

What are the steps to inclusive, sustainable decision-making?

Answer 1

• Define an area of interest/concern
• Involve Stakeholders in the process
• Develop a shared vision of the desired state
• Characterise the historic/baseline state and the present economic, environmental and social conditions and trends
• Establish Goals
• Develop and implement and action plan
• Monitor conditions/ evaluate results
• Change management if needed based on new information - precautionary principle or adaptive management

Question 2

Inclusive Decision-Making: A Ladder of Citizen Participation

Question 3

Guerry et al. (2015) Natural capital and ecosystem services informing decisions: From promise to practice
- What is the strategy for future success?

Answer 3

• Develop solid evidence linking decisions to impacts on natural capital and ecosystem services.
• Collaborate with leaders to integrate knowledge into decision-making.
• Reform policies to align short-term goals with long-term societal goals

Question 4

Collaboration with Stakeholders

Answer 4

• Need to Work closely with leaders in governments, businesses, and civil society.
• Identify promising decision contexts (e.g., water management, development planning) for mainstream adoption.