CHM - ORTThe integration of socioeconomic sciences into biodiversity research is critical if we are to slow and halt the ongoing human-induced loss of biodiversity. This involves analysing public awareness and perceptions and consumer attitudes and preferences towards biodiversity and then examining how these two factors relate to behaviour and public policy.
To influence policymaking and raise public awareness, there is a need to better understand the values of biodiversity (which are not limited to purely economic value), for example by improving valuation methods and conducting high-level studies on the values of biodiversity and ecosystem services in ecosystems of thematic importance. As part of the evaluation process, the relationship between health (physical and mental well-being) and biodiversity should also be studied more thoroughly. More research is needed on the link between changes in biodiversity and the increased frequency of certain existing human and animal diseases or the emergence of new diseases.
This requires a major push in transdisciplinary biodiversity research. Transdisciplinary research applies to research efforts that address real-world problems (problem-oriented research) and integrates practical knowledge (Bergmann et al., 2005). Understanding and studying the consequences of biodiversity loss and restoration measures requires an interest in the complex and evolving interactions between social and ecological systems. This requires collaboration between different disciplines, as well as practical and experimental knowledge of those who use, manage and protect the environment.
| Global Targets | Degree of Alignment |
GBF-T11. Nature’s contributions to people are restored, maintained and enhanced GBF-T11. Nature’s contributions to people are restored, maintained and enhancedRestore, maintain and enhance nature’s contributions to people, including ecosystem functions and services, such as regulation of air, water, and climate, soil health, pollination and reduction of disease risk, as well as protection from natural hazards and disasters, through nature-based solutions and/or ecosystem-based approaches for the benefit of all people and nature. | High |
GBF-T21. Data, information and knowledge for decision-making is available GBF-T21. Data, information and knowledge for decision-making is availableEnsure that the best available data, information and knowledge, are accessible to decision makers, practitioners and the public to guide effective and equitable governance, integrated and participatory management of biodiversity, and to strengthen communication, awareness-raising, education, monitoring, research and knowledge management and, also in this context, traditional knowledge, innovations, practices and technologies of indigenous peoples and local communities should only be accessed with their free, prior and informed consent[1], in accordance with national legislation.
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[1] Free, prior and informed consent refers to the tripartite terminology of “prior and informed consent” or “free, prior and informed consent” or “approval and involvement”. | High |