Landscape level perspectives on ecosystem services are absolutely necessary to achieve 'oceans of change'. However, the trade-offs required are very complex, as they involve people's livelihoods, increasing urbanization and associated demand for water and agricultural products, and often complex governance structures which may span administrative boundaries that do not match the landscape units we are interested in. Solutions will require integrated water management, involving all stakeholders who might be affected. Educating affected land holders is one of the huge challenges, as is the way we measure pressures, restoration and sustainable outcomes.
Landscape level perspectives on ecosystem services are absolutely necessary to achieve 'oceans of change'. However, the trade-offs required are very complex, as they involve people's livelihoods, increasing urbanization and associated demand for water and agricultural products, and often complex governance structures which may span administrative boundaries that do not match the landscape units we are interested in. Solutions will require integrated water management, involving all stakeholders who might be affected. Educating affected land holders is one of the huge challenges, as is the way we measure pressures, restoration and sustainable outcomes.