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A Conceptual Framework to Integrate Biodiversity, Ecosystem Function, and Ecosystem Service Models.

Sarah R Weiskopf¹, Bonnie J E Myers², Maria Isabel Arce-Plata³

¹US Geological Survey National Climate Adaptation Science Center, in Reston, Virginia, United States.

|December 12, 2022

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Global biodiversity and ecosystem service models are often separate, leading to optimistic projections. Integrating these models using empirical data or trait-based approaches can improve accuracy and support sustainability goals.

Keywords:

biodiversity biodiversity–ecosystem function relationships ecosystem function ecosystem services modeling sustainability trait-based modeling

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Area of Science:

Ecology
Environmental Science
Conservation Biology

Background:

Global models for biodiversity and ecosystem services often function in isolation.
This separation can lead to overly optimistic ecosystem service projections, as biodiversity's role in ecological functions is frequently overlooked.

Purpose of the Study:

To address the gap in linking biodiversity changes to ecosystem services by developing a novel model integration framework.
To enhance the accuracy of ecosystem service projections by incorporating the crucial role of biodiversity in maintaining ecological functions.

Main Methods:

Reviewed models from recent global model intercomparison projects.
Proposed two integration pathways: 1) using empirical biodiversity-ecosystem function relationships, and 2) a trait-based approach incorporating biodiversity into ecosystem function models.

Main Results:

Developed a novel framework for integrating biodiversity, ecosystem function, and ecosystem service models.
Identified two viable pathways for integration, one leveraging existing empirical data and another employing a trait-based methodology.

Conclusions:

Integrating biodiversity into ecosystem function and service models is essential for accurate projections.
This integrated approach will significantly enhance policy development for achieving global sustainability objectives.