Objective
This proposal will seek to examine biological diversity with particular reference to coral reef ecosystems to the environment, economy and human well-being. Coral reef ecosystems are reported to be the richest bio-diverse group in the world and from the socio-economic view; they are mainly located in developing countries. The cost of policy inaction will result to 60% corals reef loss by 2030 resulting to significant, and potentially irreversible welfare losses to the future generations.
Objectives:
1-To develop conceptual framework to examine welfare impacts on biodiversity and coral reef ecosystem
2-To link society, economy, environment to ecosystem by incorporating socio- economic and demographic factors
3-To evaluate welfare impacts by simulating policy conservation programmes for environment, economy and people’s wellbeing
4-To deliver policy suggestions to value ecosystems and promote dissemination portal among all stakeholders
Output:
-Interactive web-based database and mapping tool to access data collected and to visualize the value of biodiversity and ecosystem conservation programs linked to human welfare and poverty alleviation
-Specific education and dissemination activities for coral reef protection and coordination from organizations such as: Conservation International, International Coral Reef Action Network and UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre
Benefits:
1-Society: identification of socio-economic and demographic datasets will provide a better understanding how these factors impact conservation
2-Economy: estimation of economic benefits coral ecosystems will assist in minimizing losses and ensure sustainable management and conservation
3-Institution: network opportunity with European and international researchers for immediate and future collaboration; and in Europe, policy action in conserving, mitigating and awareness campaigns on coral ecosystems will strengthen international co-operation, development and security
Fields of science
Topic(s)
Call for proposal
FP7-PEOPLE-2009-IEF
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Funding Scheme
MC-IEF - Intra-European Fellowships (IEF)Coordinator
20123 Milano
Italy