@article{c8a71e4defc74300948b4f6f243d903d,
title = "Towards a national ecosystem assessment in Germany: a plea for a comprehensive approach",
abstract = "We present options for a National Ecosystem Assessment in Germany (NEA-DE) that could inform decision-makers on the state and trends of ecosystems and ecosystem services. Characterizing a NEA-DE, we argue that its cross-sectoral, integrative approach would have the advantages of increased scientific understanding, addressing specific policy questions and creating science-policy dialogues. Challenges include objections against a utilitarian perspective, reservations concerning power relations, and responsibilities concerning the funding.",
keywords = "Assessment, Biodiversity, Ecosystem services, Science-policy dialogue, Transdisciplinary approach",
author = "Christian Albert and Carsten Ne{\ss}h{\"o}ver and Matthias Schr{\"o}ter and Heidi Wittmer and Aletta Bonn and Benjamin Burkhard and Jens Dauber and Ralf D{\"o}ring and Christine F{\"u}rst and Karsten Grunewald and Dagmar Haase and Bernd Hansj{\"u}rgens and Jennifer Hauck and Mandy Hinzmann and Thomas Koellner and Tobias Plieninger and Rabe, {Sven Erik} and Irene Ring and Spangenberg, {Joachim H.} and Ulrich Stachow and Henry W{\"u}stemann and Christoph G{\"o}rg",
year = "2017",
doi = "10.14512/gaia.26.1.8",
language = "English",
volume = "26",
pages = "27--33",
journal = "Gaia",
publisher = "Whistle Press",
number = "1",
}