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van Heel BF, van den Born RJ, Aarts N. Nature Experiences in Childhood as a Driver of Connectedness with Nature and Action for Nature: A Review. ECOPSYCHOLOGY 2023. [DOI: 10.1089/eco.2022.0080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/09/2023]
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- Institute for Science in Society, Radboud University, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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Huynh LTM, Gasparatos A, Su J, Dam Lam R, Grant EI, Fukushi K. Linking the nonmaterial dimensions of human-nature relations and human well-being through cultural ecosystem services. SCIENCE ADVANCES 2022; 8:eabn8042. [PMID: 35930638 PMCID: PMC9355367 DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.abn8042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Nature contributes substantially to human well-being through its diverse material and nonmaterial contributions. However, despite the growing literature on the nonmaterial dimensions of human-nature relations, we lack a systematic understanding of how they are linked with human well-being. Here, we use the concept of cultural ecosystem services (CESs) as a lens to explore this interface. Through a systematic review of the peer-reviewed literature, we elicit the unique pathways and mechanisms linking individual CESs and constituents of human well-being, as well as their relative effects. Subsequently, we identify their complex interactions through latent class analysis and multiple correspondence analysis, which delineate five major assemblages that reflect synergies and trade-offs at the interface of CESs and human well-being. We critically discuss key research trends and gaps and propose directions for future research and practice to leverage the potential of the nonmaterial contributions of nature for human well-being and sustainability more broadly.
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- Lam Thi Mai Huynh
- Graduate Program in Sustainability Science–Global Leadership Initiative (GPSS-GLI), The University of Tokyo, 5-1-5 Kashiwanoha, Kashiwa City 277- 8563, Japan
- Corresponding author. (L.T.M.H.); (A.G.)
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- Institute for Future Initiatives (IFI), The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 131-8654, Japan
- Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability (UNU-IAS), United Nations University, 5-53- Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-8925, Japan
- Corresponding author. (L.T.M.H.); (A.G.)
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- Graduate Program in Sustainability Science–Global Leadership Initiative (GPSS-GLI), The University of Tokyo, 5-1-5 Kashiwanoha, Kashiwa City 277- 8563, Japan
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- Graduate Program in Sustainability Science–Global Leadership Initiative (GPSS-GLI), The University of Tokyo, 5-1-5 Kashiwanoha, Kashiwa City 277- 8563, Japan
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- Institute for Future Initiatives (IFI), The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 131-8654, Japan
- Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability (UNU-IAS), United Nations University, 5-53- Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-8925, Japan
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Uchiyama Y, Takatori C, Kohsaka R. Designing participatory green area management and biodiversity conservation strategies in the era of population shrinkage: empirical analysis of multi-generational perceptions on Satoyama rare species in central Japan. LANDSCAPE AND ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING 2022. [PMCID: PMC8970975 DOI: 10.1007/s11355-022-00501-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Underuse, instead of overuse, is a potential threat to biodiversity in semi-natural areas, particularly in East Asia. Due to serious depopulation and aging trends in East Asia, including Japan, few people are being involved in managing green areas and conserving biodiversity. Depending on specific events and age groups that contribute to the experience, knowledge, and preferences of citizens, green area management and biodiversity conservation activities can be effectively conducted through strong collaborations between various stakeholders and generations. We aimed to understand the differences in the perceptions of citizens, belonging to different generations in the metropolitan Nagoya City, towards the Satoyama areas in Japan through an online survey. The status of Satoyama areas is reflected by the rare species of endangered category II in the Act on Conservation of Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora. Analyzing the perceptions revealed gaps in the experience, knowledge, and preference between different age groups for various management and conservation activities. In addition to the intergenerational gaps, gaps between different household income levels and the duration of the activities were identified. The results indicated that reflecting upon the diverse interests among citizens and addressing the causes of the differences is necessary by integrating the differences for consensus building among different stakeholders belonging to different age and socio-economic groups.
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- Yuta Uchiyama
- Graduate School of Environmental Studies, Nagoya University, D2-1(510), Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya, 464-8601 Japan
- Present Address: Graduate School of Human Development and Environment, Kobe University, 3-11 Tsurukabuto, Nada-ku, Kobe, 657-8501 Japan
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- Graduate School of Design, Kyushu University, 4-9-1 Shiobaru, Minami-ku, Fukuoka, 815-8540 Japan
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- Graduate School of Environmental Studies, Nagoya University, D2-1(510), Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya, 464-8601 Japan
- Present Address: Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, The University of Tokyo, 1-1-1, Yayoi, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8657 Japan
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Evans MJ, Barton PS, Westgate MJ, Soga M, Fujita G, Miyashita T. Ecological processes associated with different animal taxa in urban environments. Ecosphere 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/ecs2.3712] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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- Maldwyn John Evans
- Department of Ecosystem Studies Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences The University of Tokyo Tokyo Japan
- Fenner School of Environment and Society The Australian National University Canberra Australian Capital Territory 2601 Australia
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- School of Science, Psychology and Sport Federation University Australia Mt Helen Victoria 3350 Australia
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- Fenner School of Environment and Society The Australian National University Canberra Australian Capital Territory 2601 Australia
- Atlas of Living Australia Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation Black Mountain Canberra Australian Capital Territory 2601 Australia
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- Department of Ecosystem Studies Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences The University of Tokyo Tokyo Japan
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- Department of Ecosystem Studies Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences The University of Tokyo Tokyo Japan
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- Department of Ecosystem Studies Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences The University of Tokyo Tokyo Japan
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Clarke M, Ma Z, Snyder SA, Hennes EP. Understanding invasive plant management on family forestlands: An application of protection motivation theory. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2021; 286:112161. [PMID: 33691237 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2021.112161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2020] [Revised: 01/31/2021] [Accepted: 02/08/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Invasive forest plants are a growing concern because of their perceived and actual negative ecological, economic, and social impacts. To effectively manage invasive plants in forest ecosystems, it is paramount to understand the management decisions made by family forest owners (FFOs), who collectively own 36% of forestlands in the United States. We contribute to the growing literature on invasive plant management and the factors that influence FFOs' likelihood to manage invasive plants on their property by incorporating protection motivation theory (PMT; Rogers 1975). Protection Motivation Theory argues that the degree to which individuals protect themselves from a perceived threat varies as a function of the perceived severity of the threat, their vulnerability to the threat, their perceptions of self-efficacy to effectively mitigate the threat, and the degree to which they believe they have access to the resources needed to effectively respond to the threat. We surveyed a random sample of 2,600 FFOs in Indiana about their knowledge, perceptions, experience, and plans regarding invasive plants on their wooded lands. Consistent with PMT, we constructed a hierarchical binary logistic model and found that FFOs reported greater intentions to manage invasive plants when they perceived the problem to be more severe and also when they felt a stronger sense of self-efficacy to address the problem. Although perceived vulnerability was not significant in our final model, our results also show that FFOs who had previous invasive plant management experience, had a Bachelor's degree or higher level of education, owned woodlands for recreational purposes, and were more subject to normative social influence also tended to report greater intentions to manage invasive plants. Together, these results suggest that components of PMT (perceived severity and self-efficacy) may be used to inform potential strategies, programs, and outreach for engaging family forest owners in invasive plant management.
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- Mysha Clarke
- School of Forest Resources and Conservation, University of Florida, 345 Newins-Ziegler Hall, PO Box 110410, Gainesville, Florida, 32611, USA.
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- Department of Forestry and Natural Resources, Purdue University, USA.
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- Department of Psychological Sciences, Purdue University, USA.
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Prescott SL, Bland JS. Spaceship Earth Revisited: The Co-Benefits of Overcoming Biological Extinction of Experience at the Level of Person, Place and Planet. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:ijerph17041407. [PMID: 32098222 PMCID: PMC7068540 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17041407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2020] [Revised: 02/16/2020] [Accepted: 02/18/2020] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
Abstract
Extensive research underscores that we interpret the world through metaphors; moreover, common metaphors are a useful means to enhance the pursuit of personal and collective goals. In the context of planetary health—defined as the interdependent vitality of all natural and anthropogenic ecosystems (social, political and otherwise)—one enduring metaphor can be found in the concept of “Spaceship Earth”. Although not without criticism, the term “Spaceship Earth” has been useful to highlight both resource limitations and the beauty and fragility of delicate ecosystems that sustain life. Rene Dubos, who helped popularize the term, underscored the need for an exposome perspective, one that examines the total accumulated environmental exposures (both detrimental and beneficial) that predict the biological responses of the “total organism to the total environment” over time. In other words, how large-scale environmental changes affect us all personally, albeit in individualized ways. This commentary focuses the ways in which microbes, as an essential part of all ecosystems, provide a vital link between personal and planetary systems, and mediate the biopsychosocial aspects of our individualized experience—and thus health—over our life course journey. A more fine-grained understanding of these dynamics and our power to change them, personally and collectively, lies at the core of restoring “ecosystems balance” for person, place and planet. In particular, restoring human connectedness to the natural world, sense of community and shared purpose must occur in tandem with technological solutions, and will enhance individual empowerment for personal well-being, as well as our collective potential to overcome our grand challenges. Such knowledge can help shape the use of metaphor and re-imagine solutions and novel ways for restoration or rewilding of ecosystems, and the values, behaviors and attitudes to light the path toward exiting the Anthropocene.
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- Susan L. Prescott
- The ORIGINS Project, Telethon Kids Institute, University of Western Australia, Perth Children’s Hospital, Nedlands, WA 6009, Australia
- inVIVO Planetary Health of the Worldwide Universities Network (WUN), West New York, NJ 10704, USA;
- Correspondence:
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- inVIVO Planetary Health of the Worldwide Universities Network (WUN), West New York, NJ 10704, USA;
- Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Institute, Tacoma, WA 98443, USA
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