An ecosystem-based understanding and analysis for SENCE toward sustainable development

Area of Science:

• Ecology
• Environmental Science
• Systems Ecology

Background:

• Growing conflict between economic development and environmental protection necessitates new analytical frameworks.
• Existing approaches often fail to integrate socio-economic and natural systems holistically.
• The need for a comprehensive viewpoint to manage sustainable development is critical.

Purpose of the Study:

• To introduce and elaborate on the social-economic-natural complex ecosystem (SENCE) concept.
• To demonstrate the utility of ecological network analysis within a complex socio-economic-natural system.
• To analyze the interdependence of economic activities and ecosystem health.

Main Methods:

• Conceptualization of the social-economic-natural complex ecosystem (SENCE) framework.
• Development of a hierarchical structure model for SENCE.
• Application of ecological network analysis methods to the SENCE model.
• Model-based analysis to illustrate economic reliance on the ecosystem.

Main Results:

• The SENCE framework provides a hierarchical structure for understanding integrated systems.
• Ecological network methods are applicable to analyzing complex interactions within SENCE.
• Model analysis reveals the significant dependence of economic systems on natural ecosystems.
• The study highlights the necessity of interdisciplinary approaches for sustainability.

Conclusions:

• The social-economic-natural complex ecosystem (SENCE) offers a valuable perspective for balancing economy and environment.
• Implementing SENCE principles is crucial for achieving long-term sustainable development.
• Further research and action are needed to integrate ecological considerations into economic planning.