Bioclimate.org: Synthesis: Condition and Trends in Systems and Services, Trade-offs for Human Well-being, and Implications for the Future. In: Current State & Trends Assessment. Chapter 28

Authors	Janetos A.C. , Kasperson R. , Agardy T. , Alder J. , Ash N.J. , S. defries R. , Nelson G.
Source	Millenium Ecosystem Assessment (7)
Type	C - Chapter (105)
Peer Review	1 - High (2301)
Audience	S - Specialist (3514)
Pages	827-838
Notes	Introduction: This chapter draws on previous chapters to present a portrait of the major changes in the condition of ecosystems, the services they provide, the drivers of change, and the prospects for sustainability. It is organized around major questions and issues rather than around services and systems per se. The time frame for considering these issues is generally the last several decades, although in some instances this has been expanded where data allow or if needed to illustrate some particularly important points. The chapter examines some of the implications of the observed trends and trade-offs for the continued capacity of ecosystems to provide services for human well-being but does not consider different trajectories into the future or possible policy responses, as these are considered in the Scenarios and Policy Responses volumes of the MA. Finally, the chapter outlines some of the major needs for continued research and data, focusing primarily on the areas that most severely hampered the ability of the MA Condition and Trends Working Group to reach conclusions.