Towards Multifunctionality

This research paper proposes a multifunctional perspective to bridge the dichotomy between nature and society, arguing that viewing nature as separate from culture limits how landscapes are managed and how environmental and human well-being are monitored. The authors suggest that this systemic view is essential for adapting to biodiversity loss and climate change and for reconciling social equity with environmental goals.

• The perception of nature as separate from culture creates a dichotomy that influences the perceived appropriate functions of landscapes, associating natural landscapes with conservation and the built environment with human activity. This separation extends to monitoring systems, which typically focus on either ecosystems or humans while overlooking their interdependence.

APA

Barquet, & Green (2022). Towards Multifunctionality. Stockholm Environment Institute. https://www.sei.org/publications/towards-multifunctionality/

Chicago

Barquet, and Green. Towards Multifunctionality. Stockholm Environment Institute, 2022. https://www.sei.org/publications/towards-multifunctionality/.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{barquet2022towards, author = {Barquet and Green}, title = {{Towards Multifunctionality}}, institution = {Stockholm Environment Institute}, year = {2022}, month = may, url = {https://www.sei.org/publications/towards-multifunctionality/}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }