Scientific evidence for ecosystem-based disaster risk reduction

verfasst von

K. Sudmeier-Rieux, T. Arce-Mojica, H. J. Boehmer, N. Doswald, L. Emerton, D. A. Friess, S. Galvin, M. Hagenlocher, H. James, P. Laban, C. Lacambra, W. Lange, B. G. McAdoo, C. Moos, J. Mysiak, L. Narvaez, U. Nehren, P. Peduzzi, F. G. Renaud, S. Sandholz, L. Schreyers, Z. Sebesvari, T. Tom, A. Triyanti, P. van Eijk, M. van Staveren, M. Vicarelli, Y. Walz

Abstract

Ecosystems play a potentially important role in sustainably reducing the risk of disaster events worldwide. Yet, to date, there are few comprehensive studies that summarize the state of knowledge of ecosystem services and functions for disaster risk reduction. This paper builds scientific evidence through a review of 529 English-language articles published between 2000 and 2019. It catalogues the extent of knowledge on, and confidence in, ecosystems in reducing disaster risk. The data demonstrate robust links and cost-effectiveness between certain ecosystems in reducing specific hazards, something that was revealed to be particularly true for the role of vegetation in the stabilization of steep slopes. However, the published research was limited in geographic distribution and scope, with a concentration on urban areas of the Global North, with insufficient relevant research on coastal, dryland and watershed areas, especially in the Global South. Many types of ecosystem can provide sustainable and multifunctional approaches to disaster risk reduction. Yet, if they are to play a greater role, more attention is needed to fill research gaps and develop performance standards.

Externe Organisation(en)

Umweltprogramm der Vereinten Nationen (UNEP)
Technische Hochschule Köln
University of the South Pacific
Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena
Central Environmental Authority (CEA)
National University of Singapore
Universität zu Köln
Duke University
Université de Lausanne (UNIL)
University of Venice
Universität Genf
Wageningen University and Research
Utrecht University
Wetlands International, Netherlands
University of Massachusetts

Typ

Artikel

Journal

Nature Sustainability

Band

4

Seiten

803-810

Anzahl der Seiten

8

Publikationsdatum

09.2021

Publikationsstatus

Veröffentlicht

Peer-reviewed

Ja

ASJC Scopus Sachgebiete

Globaler Wandel, Lebensmittelwissenschaften, Geografie, Planung und Entwicklung, Ökologie, Erneuerbare Energien, Nachhaltigkeit und Umwelt, Urban studies, Natur- und Landschaftsschutz, Management, Monitoring, Politik und Recht

Ziele für nachhaltige Entwicklung

SDG 7 – Erschwingliche und saubere Energie, SDG 11 – Nachhaltige Städte und Gemeinschaften

Elektronische Version(en)

https://doi.org/10.1038/s41893-021-00732-4 (Zugang: Geschlossen)