@article{GreischelNagyConradetal.2023, author = {Greischel, Eva and Nagy, Emilia and Conrad, Alexander and Sch{\"a}fer, Martina}, title = {Social logistics: Rethinking public transport as a regional distributor of goods in rural areas. Chances for the long-term establishment of a sustainable regional logistics approach}, series = {Raumforschung und Raumordnung}, journal = {Raumforschung und Raumordnung}, publisher = {oekom Verlag}, issn = {0034-0111}, doi = {10.14512/rur.1690}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:eb1-opus-8032}, pages = {13}, year = {2023}, abstract = {This paper presents initial findings on the establishment of a social logistics project in a peripheral rural region in Germany. As part of a real-life laboratory, two services were developed and tested with the aim of improving rural supply: the delivery of regional goods and the return of online orders in cooperation with a regional public transport provider, regional retailers and parcel services. An evaluation team provided support to the project in identifying, monitoring, and documenting the societal impact of the services and promoted impact-oriented project management. The concept of providing services of general interest through social logistics and testing them in a real-world laboratory was based on preliminary work in the region. The results indicate that this approach can promote this type of social logistics in the long term. A social logistics approach does not focus solely on economic aspects but emphasises social and environmental benefits for the region. A real-world laboratory approach enables an environment that promotes open exchange, involvement of different stakeholders and joint problem solving in a reflective, iterative process. This methodological approach enabled the continuation and out-scaling of the service's core offerings immediately after ending the test phase and is seen as an important prerequisite for establishing a long-term perspective.}, language = {en} } @article{PurfuerstdeMiguelDiezBerendtetal.2023, author = {Purf{\"u}rst, Thomas and de Miguel-D{\´i}ez, Felipe and Berendt, Ferr{\´e}ol and Engler, Benjamin and Cremer, Tobias}, title = {Comparison of wood stack volume determination between manual, photo-optical, iPad-LiDAR and handheld-LiDAR based measurement methods}, series = {iForest - Biogeosciences and Forestry}, volume = {16}, journal = {iForest - Biogeosciences and Forestry}, number = {4}, publisher = {Italian Society of Silviculture and Forest Ecology}, issn = {1971-7458}, doi = {10.3832/ifor4153-016}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:eb1-opus-8062}, pages = {243 -- 252}, year = {2023}, abstract = {The measurement of roadside wood stacks in the forest still plays an important role in many forestry operations. Traditional manual measuring methods can be laborious, inaccurate and error-prone. Therefore, the issue is whether 2.5D or 3D optical remote sensing measuring methods provide more precise or detailed results and advantages in further data processing. This study examined and partly developed nine different manual, photo-optical, iPad®-LiDAR and handheld laser scanner-LiDAR-based wood stack measurement methods. Forty-seven wood stacks, ranging from 8.9 to 209.3 m3 (totalling approximately 2700 m3), were measured and compared using these nine methods. All the methods give volume estimations, and none can be seen to give the real or true wood stack gross volume. Surprisingly, the results varied significantly within and between the individual methods, with up to a 9\% mean relative deviation. The relative deviation is strongly dependent on the size of the wood stack. The 3D measurement methods using iPad® RGB and LiDAR recorded lower timber volumes than the other methods, in contrast to the method based on samples taken with handheld laser scanner-LiDAR, which overestimated the volume. Generally, optical- and laser-based surveying techniques could be more widely applied in measuring wood stacks in the future. However, such automatic wood stack gross volume determination approaches still face some challenges, regarding accuracy in the case of the 2.5D methods and the lack of automatisation in the case of 3D methods. Consequently, further research is required in the near future.}, language = {en} } @article{VoglhuberSlavinskyLemkeMacPhersonetal.2023, author = {Voglhuber-Slavinsky, Ariane and Lemke, Nahleen and MacPherson, Joseph and D{\"o}nitz, Ewa and Olbrisch, Mathias and Sch{\"o}bel, Philipp and Moller, Bj{\"o}rn and Bahrs, Enno and Helming, Katharina}, title = {Valorization for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services in the Agri-Food Value Chain}, series = {Environmental Management}, volume = {72}, journal = {Environmental Management}, number = {6}, publisher = {Springer Nature}, doi = {10.1007/s00267-023-01860-7}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:eb1-opus-8104}, pages = {1163 -- 1188}, year = {2023}, abstract = {This article defines the term valorization of biodiversity and ecosystem services (BES) measures, as distinguished from their valuation, and underpins it with an assessment of private valorization examples along the agri-food value chain. Valorization incentivizes measures for promoting BES, while valuation refers to its quantification. Valuation can be a step of valorization but is not indispensable. In scientific literature, the terms valorization and valuation are often used interchangeably. In addition, there is a lack of research on private options versus conventional, public policy options. Therefore, we searched for private valorization options primarily in public sources (gray literature and websites). This led to the identification of four clusters (markets for voluntary services, labeling, and certification, environmental management/CSR, and tradable permits and quotas). Based on these clusters the options were assessed from a legal and systems dynamics perspective. In addition, the viability of selected valorization options in different future scenarios was examined. The analysis revealed a wide range of private valorization options, which in contrast to public policy options that focus almost entirely on the production stage, are spread across the agri-food value chain. Their suitability differs under different future scenarios, legal and systems conditions.}, language = {en} } @article{ThevsGombertStrengeetal.2019, author = {Thevs, Niels and Gombert, Alina Joana and Strenge, Eva and Lleshi, Roland and Aliev, Kumar and Emileva, Begaiym}, title = {Tree Wind Breaks in Central Asia and Their Effects on Agricultural Water Consumption}, series = {Land}, volume = {8}, journal = {Land}, number = {11}, publisher = {MDPI}, issn = {2073-445X}, doi = {10.3390/land8110167}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:eb1-opus-3306}, pages = {17}, year = {2019}, abstract = {Across Central Asia, agriculture largely depends on irrigation due to arid and semi-arid climatic conditions. Water is abstracted from rivers, which are largely fed by glacier melt. In the course of climate change, glaciers melt down so that a reduced glacier volume and reduced water runoffs are expected to be available for irrigation. Tree wind breaks are one option to reduce water consumption in irrigated agriculture and build resilience against climate change. This paper therefore assesses the water consumption of major crops in Kyrgyzstan and adjacent areas, i.e., cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.), wheat (Triticum aestivum L.), corn (Zea mays L.), rice (Oryza sativa L.), potato (Solanum tuberosum L.), and barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) in combination with tree wind breaks. Crop water consumption was assessed through the Penman Monteith approach. Tree wind break types investigated were single rows from poplars (Populus spec.) and multiple rows with understory vegetation by elm (Ulmus minor L.) and poplar, respectively. Tree water consumption was determined through sapflow measurements. The seasonal reference evapotranspiration (ETo) for field crops was 876-995 mm without wind breaks and dropped to less than half through multiple row wind breaks with understory vegetation (50 m spacing). Tree water consumption was 1125-1558 mm for poplar and 435 mm for elm. Among the wind break crop systems, elm wind breaks resulted in the highest reductions of water consumption, followed by single row poplars, at spacing of 50 and 100 m, respectively. However, elm grows much slower than poplar, so poplars might be more attractive for farmers. Furthermore, single row wind breaks might by much easier to be integrated into the agrarian landscape as they consume less space.}, language = {en} } @misc{BoecherBoetiusBorchardtetal.2021, author = {B{\"o}cher, Michael and Boetius, Antje and Borchardt, Dietrich and Grethe, Harald and Gutow, Lars and Haase, Dagmar and Hain, Stefan and Ibisch, Pierre L. and Jacob, Klaus and Joosten, Hans and Niebert, Kai and P{\"o}rtner, Hans-Otto and Settele, Josef and Zinngrebe, Yves}, title = {Naturschutzpolitischer Aufbruch jetzt: F{\"u}r ein Jahrzehnt des naturschutzbasierten Klimaschutzes und der Biodiversit{\"a}tspolitik - Orientierungspapier Biodiversit{\"a}t f{\"u}r die Koalitionsverhandlungen - Oktober 2021}, doi = {10.13140/RG.2.2.14927.41125}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:eb1-opus-6909}, pages = {52}, year = {2021}, abstract = {Der Erhalt der Biodiversit{\"a}t und intakter {\"O}kosysteme ist {\"u}berlebenswichtig f{\"u}r Mensch und Natur. Dennoch schreitet der Verlust von Biodiversit{\"a}t sowohl in Deutschland - dem Fokus dieses Papiers - wie auch weltweit dramatisch voran. Die Politik hinkt dem zunehmenden Handlungsdruck allerdings weit hinterher. Bestehende Verpflichtungen wurden bisher nicht erf{\"u}llt, gesteckte Ziele nicht erreicht. Daher muss die neue Bundesregierung Verantwortung {\"u}bernehmen und die Ursachen f{\"u}r den Verlust der Biodiversit{\"a}t, die in verschiedenen Politikfeldern liegen, bereits im Koalitionsvertrag adressieren. Der wirksame Schutz von Biodiversit{\"a}t kann nicht alleine mit der Ausweisung von Schutzgebieten erreicht werden, sondern ist eine Integrationsaufgabe. Die Adressaten dieses Textes sind daher politische Akteure, die Biodiversit{\"a}tsziele in ihren Verantwortungsbereichen (Ressorts) und in allen relevanten Strategien integrieren sowie die relevanten Stakeholder mitnehmen m{\"u}ssen. Die hier beitragenden und zeichnenden Wissenschaftler*innen aus unterschiedlichsten Disziplinen werben gemeinsam f{\"u}r ein deutlich gr{\"o}ßeres Engagement f{\"u}r Biodiversit{\"a}t und legen hierf{\"u}r die folgenden Handlungsempfehlungen f{\"u}r deutsche und europ{\"a}ische Politik vor. Sie appellieren an die politischen Verantwortungstr{\"a}ger*innen, diese vielf{\"a}ltigen Herausforderungen entschlossen anzugehen und unsere nat{\"u}rlichen Lebensgrundlagen wirkungsvoll zu sch{\"u}tzen.}, language = {de} } @misc{MackStryametsKruhlovetal.2021, author = {Mack, Kevin and Stryamets, Galyna and Kruhlov, Ivan and Schick, Axel and Dichte, Angela and Smaliychuk, Anatoliy and Ibisch, Pierre L.}, title = {Climate Change and Land Use Impacts on Ecosystems and Human Well-being in Roztochya Biosphere Reserve : Situation Analysis for Ecosystem-based Adaptation}, doi = {10.13140/RG.2.2.28919.29600}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:eb1-opus-6916}, pages = {67}, year = {2021}, abstract = {This document provides a summary of the situation analysis and the diagnosis. It is the cumulative result of the findings, discussions, and excursions during a. the citizen workshops b. GIS-based analysis and mapping c. MARISCO (adaptive MAnagement of vulnerability and RISk at COnservation sites) expert workshops d. EbA training3 and recent developments since these events.}, language = {en} } @misc{MackKubrakovKruhlovetal.2021, author = {Mack, Kevin and Kubrakov, Sergiy and Kruhlov, Ivan and Schick, Axel and Dichte, Angela and Smaliychuk, Anatoliy and Ibisch, Pierre L.}, title = {Climate Change and Land Use Impacts on Ecosystems and Human Well-being in Desnianskyi Biosphere Reserve : Situation Analysis for Ecosystem-based Adaptation}, doi = {10.13140/RG.2.2.35630.18244}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:eb1-opus-6928}, pages = {65}, year = {2021}, abstract = {This document provides a summary of the situation analysis and the diagnosis. It is the cumulative result of the findings, discussions, and excursions during a. the citizen workshops b. GIS-based analysis and mapping c. MARISCO (adaptive MAnagement of vulnerability and RISk at COnservation sites) expert workshops d. EbA training3 and recent developments since these events.}, language = {en} } @article{HamidovDaedlowWebberetal.2022, author = {Hamidov, Ahmad and Daedlow, Katrin and Webber, Heidi and Hussein, Hussam and Abdurahmanov, Ilhom and Dolidudko, Aleksandr and Seerat, Ali Yawar and Solieva, Umida and Woldeyohanes, Tesfaye and Helming, Katharina}, title = {Operationalizing water-energy-food nexus research for sustainable development in social-ecological systems: an interdisciplinary learning case in Central Asia}, series = {Ecology \& Society}, volume = {27}, journal = {Ecology \& Society}, number = {1}, publisher = {Resilience Alliance}, issn = {1708-3087}, doi = {10.5751/ES-12891-270112}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:eb1-opus-6890}, pages = {17}, year = {2022}, abstract = {In social-ecological systems, natural resource management can be characterized by trade-offs across sectors and sustainability targets. The water-energy-food (WEF) nexus concept makes explicit various trade-offs in order to maximize synergies of interventions. However, there are few successful examples of its operationalization in research settings. Here, we explore in a learning setting if sustainability impact assessment (SIA) protocols can be a useful process to be used to adopt a systemic, interdisciplinary perspective to operationalize WEF nexus in research for sustainable development. The process and method adopted of SIA protocol, evaluated for five exemplary WEF nexus cases in Central Asia during a week-long international workshop, adequately addressed the complexity of WEF interrelationships and associated sustainability issues, and facilitated a comparative case study analysis across scales. Results within this process highlight that water governance was critical for large-scale transboundary WEF nexus management, while land and soil management were decisive for minimizing trade-offs at local levels. Issues of interdisciplinarity, complexity, uncertainty, and reflection on impacts were adequately addressed, but challenges remain in the consideration of ethics and the design of transparent, multi-actor cooperation. Most importantly, this exercise showed that employment of the process of SIA protocol supported disciplinary experts to work across disciplines and take a systemic approach for analyzing WEF nexus.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{AschenbrandGraebenerIbischetal.2023, author = {Aschenbrand, Erik and Gr{\"a}bener, Uli Frank and Ibisch, Pierre L. and Luthardt, Vera and Matias, Denise Margaret and Mutschler, Lena-Marie}, title = {Science and Research in, for and with UNESCO Biosphere Reserves}, editor = {Biosphere Reserves Institute (BRI),}, organization = {Hochschule f{\"u}r nachhaltige Entwicklung Eberswalde}, doi = {10.13140/RG.2.2.11190.16962/2}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:eb1-opus-8323}, pages = {100}, year = {2023}, language = {en} } @article{BartkowskiBartkeHelmingetal.2020, author = {Bartkowski, Bartosz and Bartke, Stephan and Helming, Katharina and Paul, Carsten and Techen, Anja-Kristina and Hansj{\"u}rgens, Bernd}, title = {Potential of the economic valuation of soil-based ecosystem services to inform sustainable soil management and policy}, series = {PeerJ}, journal = {PeerJ}, doi = {10.7717/peerj.8749}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:eb1-opus-6319}, pages = {31}, year = {2020}, abstract = {The concept of ecosystem services, especially in combination with economic valuation, can illuminate trade-offs involved in soil management, policy and governance, and thus support decision making. In this paper, we investigate and highlight the potential and limitations of the economic valuation of soil-based ecosystem services to inform sustainable soil management and policy. We formulate a definition of soil-based ecosystem services as basis for conducting a review of existing soil valuation studies with a focus on the inclusion of ecosystem services and the choice of valuation methods. We find that, so far, the economic valuation of soil-based ecosystem services has covered only a small number of such services and most studies have employed cost-based methods rather than state-of-the-art preference-based valuation methods, even though the latter would better acknowledge the public good character of soil related services. Therefore, the relevance of existing valuation studies for political processes is low. Broadening the spectrum of analyzed ecosystem services as well as using preference-based methods would likely increase the informational quality and policy relevance of valuation results. We point out options for improvement based on recent advances in economic valuation theory and practice. We conclude by investigating the specific roles economic valuation results can play in different phases of the policy-making process, and the specific requirements for its usefulness in this context.}, language = {en} }