The mapping and assessment of ecosystems and their services are valuable tools for facilitating the integration of conservation goals into all sectoral policies and spatial planning. By assessing ecosystem services, the economic benefits of ecosystem conservation and, consequently, the services they provide can be compared to any proposed land-use change (e.g., residential and industrial development). The recording, mapping, and assessment of ecosystem services in Cyprus will significantly contribute to the successful completion of biodiversity conservation efforts, especially if supported by public awareness programs about the services provided by various ecosystems in Cyprus.
| Objectifs mondiaux | Degré d’alignement |
GBF-T11. GBF-T11.Restaurer, préserver et renforcer les contributions de la nature aux populations, y compris les fonctions et services écosystémiques, tels que la régulation de l'air, de l'eau et du climat, la santé des sols, la pollinisation et la réduction des risques de maladie, ainsi que la protection contre les risques et catastrophes naturels, grâce à des solutions fondées sur la nature et/ou des approches écosystémiques dans l'intérêt de toutes les populations et de la nature. | Élevé |