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Ecosystem Restoration through Managing Socio-Ecological Production Landscapes and Seascapes (SEPLS)
This Open Access book series aims to make timely and targeted contributions for
decision-makers and on-the-ground practitioners by producing knowledge
concerning “socio-ecological production landscapes and seascapes” (SEPLS) –
areas where production activities help maintain biodiversity and ecosystem services
in various forms while sustainably supporting the livelihoods and well-being of local
communities. Each volume will be designed as a compilation of case studies
providing useful knowledge and lessons focusing on a specific theme that is important for SEPLS, accompanied by a synthesis chapter that extracts lessons learned
through the case studies to present them for policy-relevant academic discussions.
The series is also intended to contribute to efforts being made by researchers and
scientists to strengthen the evidence base on socio-ecological dynamics and resilience, including those under the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on
Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) and the Convention on Biological
Diversity (CBD).
The promotion and conservation of SEPLS have been the focus of the Satoyama
Initiative, a global effort to realise societies in harmony with nature. In 2010, the
International Partnership for the Satoyama Initiative (IPSI) was established to
implement the concept of the Satoyama Initiative and promote various activities
by enhancing awareness and creating synergies among those working with SEPLS.
As a unique platform joined by governmental, intergovernmental, nongovernmental,
private-sector, academic, and indigenous peoples’ organisations, IPSI has been
collecting and sharing the information, lessons, and experiences on SEPLS to
accumulate a diverse range of knowledge. Case studies to be published in this series
will be solicited from practitioners, researchers, and others working on the ground,
who are affiliated with IPSI member organisations and closely involved and familiar
with the activities related to SEPLS management.
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