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An ecosystem approach: contributing to human well-being and quality of life in Scotland

An ecosystem approach: contributing to human well-being and quality of life in Scotland Nature – what’s in it for me? IUCN UK Conference Edinburgh April 2010 Ian Jardine Chief Executive. Scotland’s soil carbon more than 3000 megatonnes more than half of this in peat (organic) soils

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An ecosystem approach: contributing to human well-being and quality of life in Scotland

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  1. An ecosystem approach: contributing to human well-being and quality of life in Scotland Nature – what’s in it for me? IUCN UK Conference Edinburgh April 2010 Ian Jardine Chief Executive

  2. Scotland’s soil carbon more than 3000 megatonnes more than half of this in peat (organic) soils equivalent to more than 180 years of Scotland’s greenhouse gas emissions

  3. Nature, landscapes and health culture economy Central Scotland Green Network - an example

  4. Outcomes include We live longer, healthier lives We value and enjoy our natural and built environment and protect it for future generations We live in well designed and sustainable places … We realise our economic potential… National Performance Framework

  5. Targets & Indicators include (summarised) Increase the proportion of adults visiting the outdoors each week Increase the index of abundance of terrestrial breeding birds Increase the percentage of adults who rate their neighbourhood as a good place to live Improve people’s perceptions, attitudes and awareness of Scotland’s reputation National Performance Framework

  6. Linking ecosystems and health Understanding the contribution of nature to public health Linking natural heritage policy and advice to improved health and well-being outcomes Increasing participation and designing places to meet health and well-being outcomes

  7. Linking nature, landscapes and culture

  8. http://www.placebookscotland.com

  9. Economic output & jobs Wide range of sectors Location, location, location ‘Free’ services - water treatment and flood regulation Understanding function as well as values Linking ecosystems and economy

  10. Central Scotland Green Network By 2050, the environment of Central Scotland has been transformed by the creation of a high quality green network, which will enrich people’s lives, promote economic prosperity, allow nature to flourish and help Scotland respond to the challenge of climate change. Draft Vision

  11. Central Scotland Green Network 6,305 km2 3,200,000 population 19 local authorities

  12. CSGN Themes • Enterprise and regeneration • Climate change and environmental management • Health and well-being • Stronger communities • Natural heritage and landscape

  13. Making the links between ecosystems and health, culture and economy Bringing together organisations and individuals with different skills and perspectives Finding new ways of achieving multi-functional and sustainable use of land and sea Building understanding of ecosystem function – how biodiversity and natural processes contribute to ecosystem services Challenges and opportunities

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