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Ecosystem services in the Arctic: a thematic review

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  • Malinauskaite, Laura
  • Cook, David
  • Davíðsdóttir, Brynhildur
  • Ögmundardóttir, Helga
  • Roman, Joe

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The study presents the first systematic review of the existing literature on Arctic ES. Applying the Search, Appraisal, Synthesis and Analysis (SALSA) and snowballing methods and three selection criteria, 33 publications were sourced, including peer-reviewed articles, policy papers and scientific reports, and their content synthesised using the thematic analysis method. Five key themes were identified: (1) general discussion of Arctic ES, (2) Arctic social-ecological systems, (3) ES valuation, (4) ES synergies and/or trade-offs, and (5) integrating the ES perspective into management. The meta-synthesis of the literature reveals that the ES concept is increasingly being applied in the Arctic context in all five themes, but there remain large knowledge gaps concerning mapping, assessment, economic valuation, analysis of synergies, trade-offs, and underlying mechanisms, and the social effects of ES changes. Even though ES are discussed in most publications as being relevant for policy, there are few practical examples of its direct application to management. The study concludes that more primary studies of Arctic ES are needed on all of the main themes as well as governance initiatives to move Arctic ES research from theory to practice.

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  • Malinauskaite, Laura & Cook, David & Davíðsdóttir, Brynhildur & Ögmundardóttir, Helga & Roman, Joe, 2019. "Ecosystem services in the Arctic: a thematic review," Ecosystem Services, Elsevier, vol. 36(C), pages 1-1.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:ecoser:v:36:y:2019:i:c:18
    DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoser.2019.100898
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    1. Malinauskaite, Laura & Cook, David & Davíðsdóttir, Brynhildur & Ögmundardóttir, Helga, 2021. "Socio-cultural valuation of whale ecosystem services in Skjálfandi Bay, Iceland," Ecological Economics, Elsevier, vol. 180(C).
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    3. Cook, David & Malinauskaite, Laura & Davíðsdóttir, Brynhildur & Ögmundardóttir, Helga, 2022. "Capital assets underpinning economic well-being – The example of whale ecosystem services in Arctic coastal communities," Ecosystem Services, Elsevier, vol. 55(C).
    4. Gunnarsdottir, I. & Davidsdottir, B. & Worrell, E. & Sigurgeirsdottir, S., 2021. "Sustainable energy development: History of the concept and emerging themes," Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, vol. 141(C).
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