Nature contributes substantially to human well-being through its diverse material and
nonmaterial contributions. However, despite the growing literature on the nonmaterial …

Even though oil, gas, and coal resources might be unavailable after 2040, 2042, and 2112,
respectively; 81.7% of the energy is produced from fossil fuels. Experts have established that …

In this article, we present results from a literature review of intrinsic, instrumental, and
relational values of nature conducted for the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on …

Cities face increasing environmental, social and economic challenges that together threaten
the resilience of urban areas and the residents who live and work there. These challenges …

Abstract The Circular Economy (CE) is currently a popular notion within the policy and
business advocacy groups. Despite being visionary and provocative in its message, the …

The Anthropocene presents formidable threats to freshwater ecosystems. Lakes are
especially vulnerable and important at the same time. They cover only a small area …

Phytoplankton, the ecological group of microalgae adapted to live in apparent suspension in
water masses, is much more than an ecosystem's engineer. In this opinion paper, we use …

Calls for humanity to 'reconnect to nature'have grown increasingly louder from both scholars
and civil society. Yet, there is relatively little coherence about what reconnecting to nature …

Abstract The Nature's Contributions to People (NCP) approach, developed as theoretical
backdrop for the assessments of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on …

A major challenge today and into the future is to maintain or enhance beneficial
contributions of nature to a good quality of life for all people. This is among the key …