将社会生态系统方法应用于新斯科舍省海上风电的累积影响评估.pdf

1、A Socio-Ecological Systems approach to Cumulative Effects Assessment for Nova Scotias Offshore Wind FutureDr.Ian StewartUniversity of Kings Collegeian.stewartukings.ca https:/ukings.ca/people/ian-stewartDr.Elianny Domingues-TejoProgram Developer,Ocean Biodiversity and Bioresources ResearchOcean Fron

2、tier InstituteCumulative Effects Assessment(CEA)“a change in the environment caused by multiple interactions amonghuman activities and natural processes that accumulate across space and time”(Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment,CCME 2014).For a review of how CEA is approached across jur

3、isdictions in Canada,see this 2022 study:Meeting the information needs of decision-makersData quality and knowledge gapsUneven use is decision making Lack of a clear and consistent definition of“cumulative impacts”and output expectations;Significant disparity in CEA approaches pose a challenge for c

4、onsistency in decision making.Data is sparse,fragmented or not easily accessible;Project-level CEA use a spatial and temporal scales that do not reflect regional changes;The lack of standardization leads to results not being comparable.Decades of CEA research has been focused on scientific challenge

5、s within disciplines,not working across disciplines and knowledge communities;The inherent complexity of cumulative effects across both societal and natural environments leads to complex assessments being simplified,siloed,or ignored.Key Challenges affecting the impact of CEAs in management of OSWTh

6、e international evidence shows that CEAs are used,but do not play a decisive roleLacking clear definitions,expectations and standardizing of CEA methods so results are comparable and credible.Applying CEA approaches at both project and strategic levels to serve different roles and produce fit-for-pu