In recent years there has been an upsurge of studies on ecosystem multifunctionality (EMF),
or the ability of ecosystems to simultaneously provide multiple functions and/or services. The …

Agroforestry has been increasingly recognized as a key example of agroecological praxis
contributing to the sustainable intensification of food production while providing a number of …

No clear definition of sustainable development exists to guide politicians in solving
challenges at the global or regional levels. Rather, the concept's use has increasingly …

The manufacturing industry is seeking an open, inclusive, and neutral set of indicators to
measure sustainability of manufactured products and manufacturing processes. In these …

In contrast to the ongoing worldwide uncontrolled expansion of urban development resulting
in sprawled cities, compact cities have been argued by planners and researchers to be the …

A study of urban nature that draws together different strands of urban ecology as well as
insights derived from feminist, posthuman, and postcolonial thought. Postindustrial …

The ecosystem service concept is becoming more and more acknowledged in science and
decision-making, resulting in several applications in different case studies and in …

Industrial ecology (IE) and life cycle sustainability assessment (LCSA) are increasingly
important in research, regulation, and corporate practice. However, the assessment of the …

Natural Resources are essential inputs for economic and social development. However,
unsustainable resource use has led to environmental degradation and resource depletion …

In this short welcome note for the new journal “Ecosystem Services”, the main interrelations
between the ecosystem service concept and the approach of ecological indicators are briefly …