2021
Andersson, Erik; Haase, Dagmar; Anderson, Pippin; Cortinovis, Chiara; Goodness, Julie; Kendal, Dave; Lausch, Angela; McPhearson, Timon; Sikorska, Daria; Wellmann, Thilo
What are the traits of a social-ecological system: towards a framework in support of urban sustainability Journal Article
In: npj Urban Sustainability, 2021.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Ecosystem services, Environmental impact, Environmental studies, Human behaviour, Social-Ecological System, Sustainability, Traits, Urban ecology, Urban governance
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title = {What are the traits of a social-ecological system: towards a framework in support of urban sustainability},
author = {Erik Andersson and Dagmar Haase and Pippin Anderson and Chiara Cortinovis and Julie Goodness and Dave Kendal and Angela Lausch and Timon McPhearson and Daria Sikorska and Thilo Wellmann},
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year = {2021},
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abstract = {To ensure that cities and urban ecosystems support human wellbeing and overall quality of life we need conceptual frameworks that can connect different scientific disciplines as well as research and practice. In this perspective, we explore the potential of a traits framework for understanding social-ecological patterns, dynamics, interactions, and tipping points in complex urban systems. To do so, we discuss what kind of framing, and what research, that would allow traits to (1) link the sensitivity of a given environmental entity to different globally relevant pressures, such as land conversion or climate change to its social-ecological consequences; (2) connect to human appraisal and diverse bio-cultural sense-making through the different cues and characteristics people use to detect change or articulate value narratives, and (3) examine how and under what conditions this new approach may trigger, inform, and support decision making in land/resources management at different scales.},
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To ensure that cities and urban ecosystems support human wellbeing and overall quality of life we need conceptual frameworks that can connect different scientific disciplines as well as research and practice. In this perspective, we explore the potential of a traits framework for understanding social-ecological patterns, dynamics, interactions, and tipping points in complex urban systems. To do so, we discuss what kind of framing, and what research, that would allow traits to (1) link the sensitivity of a given environmental entity to different globally relevant pressures, such as land conversion or climate change to its social-ecological consequences; (2) connect to human appraisal and diverse bio-cultural sense-making through the different cues and characteristics people use to detect change or articulate value narratives, and (3) examine how and under what conditions this new approach may trigger, inform, and support decision making in land/resources management at different scales.
2020
Wellmann, Thilo; Lausch, Angela; Andersson, Erik; Knapp, Sonja; Cortinovis, Chiara; Jache, Jessica; Scheuer, Sebastian; Kremer, Peleg; Mascarenhas, André; Kraemer, Roland; Schug, Franz; Haase, Annegret; Haase, Dagmar
Remote sensing in urban planning: Contributions towards ecologically sound policies? Journal Article
In: Landscape and Urban Planning, vol. 204, pp. 103921, 2020.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Earth observation, Ecosystem services, Open science, Remote Sensing, Science policy interface, Systematic literature review, Urban ecology
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title = {Remote sensing in urban planning: Contributions towards ecologically sound policies?},
author = {Thilo Wellmann and Angela Lausch and Erik Andersson and Sonja Knapp and Chiara Cortinovis and Jessica Jache and Sebastian Scheuer and Peleg Kremer and André Mascarenhas and Roland Kraemer and Franz Schug and Annegret Haase and Dagmar Haase},
doi = {10.1016/j.landurbplan.2020.103921},
year = {2020},
date = {2020-01-01},
urldate = {2020-01-01},
journal = {Landscape and Urban Planning},
volume = {204},
pages = {103921},
publisher = {Elsevier},
abstract = {Remote sensing has evolved to become a key tool for various fields of environmental analysis, thus actively informing policy across areas and domains. To evaluate the degree to which remote sensing is contributing to the science of ecologically-oriented urban planning, we carried out a systematic literature review using the SCOPUS database, searching for articles integrating knowledge in urban planning, remote sensing and ecology. We reviewed 186 articles, analysing various issues in urban environments worldwide. Key findings include that the level of integration between the three disciplines is limited, with only 12% of the papers fully integrating ecology, remote sensing and planning while 24% of the studies use specific methods from one domain only. The vast majority of studies is oriented towards contributing to the knowledge base or monitoring the impacts of existing policies. Few studies are directly policy relevant by either contributing to direct issues in planning and making specific design suggestions or evaluations. The accessibility of the scientific findings remains limited, as the majority of journal articles are not open access and proprietary software and data are frequently used. To overcome these issues, we suggest three future avenues for science as well as three potential entry points for remote sensing into applied urban planning. By doing so, remote sensing data could become a vital tool actively contributing to policies, civil engagement and concrete planning measures by providing independent and cost effective environmental analyses.},
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Remote sensing has evolved to become a key tool for various fields of environmental analysis, thus actively informing policy across areas and domains. To evaluate the degree to which remote sensing is contributing to the science of ecologically-oriented urban planning, we carried out a systematic literature review using the SCOPUS database, searching for articles integrating knowledge in urban planning, remote sensing and ecology. We reviewed 186 articles, analysing various issues in urban environments worldwide. Key findings include that the level of integration between the three disciplines is limited, with only 12% of the papers fully integrating ecology, remote sensing and planning while 24% of the studies use specific methods from one domain only. The vast majority of studies is oriented towards contributing to the knowledge base or monitoring the impacts of existing policies. Few studies are directly policy relevant by either contributing to direct issues in planning and making specific design suggestions or evaluations. The accessibility of the scientific findings remains limited, as the majority of journal articles are not open access and proprietary software and data are frequently used. To overcome these issues, we suggest three future avenues for science as well as three potential entry points for remote sensing into applied urban planning. By doing so, remote sensing data could become a vital tool actively contributing to policies, civil engagement and concrete planning measures by providing independent and cost effective environmental analyses.