Sudmeier-Rieux, K., Arce-Mojica, T., Boehmer, H. J., Doswald, N., Emerton, L., Friess, D. A., Galvin, S., Hagenlocher, M., James, H., Laban, P., Lacambra, C., Lange, W., McAdoo, B. G., Moos, C., Mysiak, J., Narvaez, L., Nehren, U., Peduzzi, P., Renaud, F. G., Sandholz, S., Schreyers, L., Sebesvari, Z., Tom, T., Triyanti, A., van Eijk, P., van Staveren, M., Vicarelli, M. and Walz, Y. (2021). Scientific evidence for ecosystem-based disaster risk reduction. Nat. Sustain., 4 (9). S. 803 - 811. BERLIN: NATURE PORTFOLIO. ISSN 2398-9629

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Abstract

Disaster risks are a critical area for research, but while the focus has been on man-made adaptation, this analysis of 529 studies compiles evidence for how ecosystems can mitigate hazard vulnerabilities. Ecosystems play a potentially important role in sustainably reducing the risk of disaster events worldwide. Yet, to date, there are few comprehensive studies that summarize the state of knowledge of ecosystem services and functions for disaster risk reduction. This paper builds scientific evidence through a review of 529 English-language articles published between 2000 and 2019. It catalogues the extent of knowledge on, and confidence in, ecosystems in reducing disaster risk. The data demonstrate robust links and cost-effectiveness between certain ecosystems in reducing specific hazards, something that was revealed to be particularly true for the role of vegetation in the stabilization of steep slopes. However, the published research was limited in geographic distribution and scope, with a concentration on urban areas of the Global North, with insufficient relevant research on coastal, dryland and watershed areas, especially in the Global South. Many types of ecosystem can provide sustainable and multifunctional approaches to disaster risk reduction. Yet, if they are to play a greater role, more attention is needed to fill research gaps and develop performance standards.

Item Type: Journal Article
Creators:
CreatorsEmailORCIDORCID Put Code
Sudmeier-Rieux, K.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Arce-Mojica, T.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Boehmer, H. J.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Doswald, N.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Emerton, L.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Friess, D. A.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Galvin, S.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Hagenlocher, M.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
James, H.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Laban, P.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Lacambra, C.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Lange, W.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
McAdoo, B. G.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Moos, C.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Mysiak, J.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Narvaez, L.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Nehren, U.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Peduzzi, P.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Renaud, F. G.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Sandholz, S.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Schreyers, L.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Sebesvari, Z.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Tom, T.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Triyanti, A.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
van Eijk, P.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
van Staveren, M.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Vicarelli, M.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Walz, Y.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
URN: urn:nbn:de:hbz:38-604906
DOI: 10.1038/s41893-021-00732-4
Journal or Publication Title: Nat. Sustain.
Volume: 4
Number: 9
Page Range: S. 803 - 811
Date: 2021
Publisher: NATURE PORTFOLIO
Place of Publication: BERLIN
ISSN: 2398-9629
Language: English
Faculty: Unspecified
Divisions: Unspecified
Subjects: no entry
Uncontrolled Keywords:
KeywordsLanguage
PROTECTION; SERVICES; RIVER; ADAPTATION; MANAGEMENT; IMPACTS; TSUNAMI; SPACEMultiple languages
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology; Environmental Sciences; Environmental StudiesMultiple languages
URI: http://kups.ub.uni-koeln.de/id/eprint/60490

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